Chesterfield FC announce event for hunt group set to be hosted at stadium is cancelled

The Spireites have confirmed that an event for a Derbyshire hunt group – set to be hosted at the SMH Group Stadium – has now been cancelled.
By Tom Hardwick
Published 12th Jan 2024, 14:00 BST
Updated 12th Jan 2024, 16:53 BST
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On Tuesday, January 9, the Derby Hunt Saboteurs group posted on Twitter/X that Chesterfield FC were hosting a ball for the Barlow Hunt later this month.

Fans, residents and animal activists were involved in fierce debate on social media - before the club announced today that the event was no longer going ahead.

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The event will no longer take place.The event will no longer take place.
The event will no longer take place.

In a short statement posted onto social media, a Chesterfield FC spokesperson said: “It has been confirmed that the Barlow Hunt Ball, which had been scheduled to take place at the stadium on January 27, has been cancelled.”

Toby Perkins, MP for Chesterfield, added: “I know that many fans were concerned about this.

“Having spoken to the club, I know that they thought long and hard about this and believe they reached right decision.

“I know some won’t agree, but as a fan led club, Chesterfield FC do try and respond to fans.”

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