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Is your car mascot secure?

Is your car mascot secure?

A mascot mounted on my car bonnet for a number of years is secured with the plastic screw recommended by Lejeune. I heard of an issue with the authorities in the north and wondered whether the law had changed regarding car mascots.
IM, by email Read more


How can you encourage owls to nest?

How can you encourage owls to nest?

Last year we were lucky enough to have little owls nesting in our barn. Do they return to the same place each year and is there anything we can do to encourage them as they were delightful?
NR, Somerset Read more


Where can I get initials engraved on a cartridge bag?

Where can I get initials engraved on a cartridge bag?

I would like to have my children's initials engraved on cartridge bags and a design engraved on my own cartridge bag. I am struggling to find experts in this field who can undertake this task without damaging the leather of the cartridge bag.
GHC, Essex Read more


Where to find a seat stick perfect for the field

Where to find a seat stick perfect for the field

My Farrier & Mack tripod seat made of oak and leather is much envied by fellow guns, but the firm is now untraceable. I have used my seat for 10 years and find it much safer and more comfortable than a shooting stick. Where can I find another seat?
IDPT, Nottinghamshire Read more


How to get your shooting stance right

How to get your shooting stance right

I have had rather a disappointing shooting season, partly due to my inability to stop putting all the weight on my back foot and leaning on it when shooting. Is there a tip or trick I could practise before next shooting season?
WHS, by email Read more


How to find a 'Puffin Billie'?

How to find a 'Puffin Billie'?

A neighbour was given a "Puffin Billie" as a wedding present. This gadget is about 2ft long and when blown it kindles the dying embers of a log or coal fire. Who makes and sells "Puffin Billie", please?
IGS, Isle of Mull Read more


How to restore and keep silk top hats

How to restore and keep silk top hats

I recently found a couple of silk top hats - one top hat looks as though it could be rather smart, but is in need of some repair. Could I do this myself or should I contact an expert? Also, what is the best way to store top hats?
CP, by email Read more


How to find a comfortable gun sleeve

How to find a comfortable gun sleeve

Q I bought a leather gun sleeve for my husband about four years ago. Although he loves it, he hasn't been able to use it much, as the leather strap of the gun sleeve has a tendency to cut into his shoulder. Do you know where I can buy some sort of padding for the gun sleeve?
TB, Cheshire Read more


How to peel perfect apples

How to peel perfect apples

Q: Can you help me find an apple peeler and corer machine. It's of a style that sits on your table and one turns a handle and it takes the apple peel off and the core out.
I believe Stephen Fry was talking about this on television but I have had no luck finding one.
PCM, Chelsham, Surrey Read more


How to find a gamebook that is not just for writing in

How to find a gamebook that is not just for writing in

Q: I am trying to find a gamebook that is more than just for writing in and not just for one sport.
I would like the user to be able to stick things into the gamebook, so it is a pleasure to use rather than a chore.
HMP, by email Read more


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