Despite the dreadful weather, the traditional New Year's Day hunt meet went ahead.

With five redcoats and 30 others on horseback, the gathering at Monmouth Castle was attended by around 100 people, horse and hound devotees alike.

Joint Master David Harrison wished everyone a Happy New Year declaring they would be returing to the kennels for the rest of the day.

Monmouth's MP, David Davies braved the weather conditions and showed his support for the Monmouthshire Hunt