You will not find Jonathan Irby in the field without his cap. Worn whatever the weather all around the world, his fear of losing it has resulted in the team…
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Skoda Kodiaq. An impressive new SUV
The styling is stunning and the cabin bright with excellent visibility – Charlie Flindt is impressed with the new SUV on the block, the Skoda Kodiaq. Even his tipsy teenagers…
Sporting Dianas: Rachel Carrie
For Rachel Carrie, it all began with a Webley air pistol and a challenge: hit all the targets first go. She triumphed and has since shot clays competitively, become renowned…
Ticks: the parasite stealing the Lyme light
The British countryside is reasonably safe from dangerous wildlife, but infection-spreading ticks are on the rise. It is important to check yourself and your dog for the parasite, and to…
Thelwell kicks on: Angels on Horseback’s 60th anniversary
It’s been 60 years since Angels on Horseback was published but it hasn’t aged a day. From landscapes of the Hampshire countryside to the infamous Penelope and Kipper, Di Cross…
How to make the best pheasant burgers
Pheasant burgers are a brilliant way to use up birds lurking in the freezer over the summer. The lean meat is an excellent addition to summer cookery, but it must…
Where to find the perfect corduroy trousers
Suiting all social occasions from the field to Fulham, a true country gentleman knows the importance of owning a good pair of corduroy trousers. Their warmth and durability have seen…
How to keep rabbits out of your garden
There’s no better way to spend the long summer evenings than bagging bunnies, but we can’t be on guard all day and night. If the pesky blighters are becoming regular…
How to get more fruit from a mulberry tree
Does your healthy mulberry tree produce a disappointingly low-yield each year? Mulberries are tasty treats and rarely found in shops, so if you are fortunate enough to have a tree…
Bentley Bentayga. A surprising SUV
Once you look beyond the silly name the Bentley Bentayga has some surprising uses, as Charlie Flindt discovers. Bentley are the latest to jump on the SUV bandwagon, but aren’t…