'This was without doubt the best supported service the United Pack has ever had.'
The service for the United Pack had been due to take place at St George’s Church in Clun in Shropshire on Sunday but was moved after the Diocese of Hereford, which is responsible for the church, saidThe event was subsequently moved to the village hall, where the organisers say turnout was"reportedly greater than in previous years, despite the threats and worsening weather conditions outside".
A spokesperson for the United Pack said: “We were in no doubt that our carol service would go ahead this year. It’s an important part of the festive calendar for many local people here, regardless of whether they follow hunting or not. In a statement last week, the diocese said that a member of the church had been the subject of “a number of untruths spread online”. It added: “Based on police advice, we have taken the decision that the service will not go ahead. There have been a number of untruths spread online about a member of our clergy who it was assumed would be leading this service. The decision has been made in the interests of her personal safety.
Polly Portwin, director for the Campaign for Hunting at the Countryside Alliance said: “The United Pack are incredibly well regarded in the local community and appreciate just how important their carol service is to so many people.
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