Fresh from The Field
Sporting artist Jonathan Armigel Wade: capturing the joy of country life
Jonathan Armigel Wade’s paintings offer a ‘curvispective’ on the joys of the countryside. He explains…
Warm pheasant salad with spelt, beetroot and blackberries
As the season for our most prolific gamebird begins, it’s time to introduce friends and…
Breed standards – the problems
There has been a much-needed overhaul of breed standards, says David Tomlinson, although show and…
R & B Sporting – first class service & advice
Whether it’s your first or tenth shotgun purchase, you need advice on adding a scope…
Shooting
How to hold your gun safely
No one enjoys staring down the barrels of a gun, so adopt best practice when…
If it’s not a labrador, what makes the perfect family gundog?
David Tomlinson risks offending loyal labrador enthusiasts by suggesting some alternative breeds that make the…
How to choose the best gundog for partridges
For wild greys and redlegs, you need a worker that’s keen, thorough and won’t mind…
Sporting Diana Sarah Henderson on the magic of growing up on her father’s racing yard
Sarah Henderson, the daughter of six-times National Hunt champion trainer Nicky Henderson has riding and…
Food & Drink
Go behind the scenes in the Prince of Wales’s private orchard at Highgrove
HRH The Prince of Wales’s private orchard offers sanctuary to many heirloom fruit trees –…
Why we’re all hankering after mackerel fishing this summer
Whether caught from boat, beach or pier with a simple lure, these pelagic beauties are…
The best sauces to serve with trout this summer
Don't compromise on the flavour or vibrancy of your food during the summer months as…
Crab and spring veg pasta with garlic and chilli breadcrumbs
Broad beans, peas and asparagus bring a verdant buzz to the kitchen this month, says…
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Clothing & kit
My favourite bit of kit: Sir Johnny Scott chooses his thumbstick
It may lack aesthetic beauty and the natural elegance of a true hazel thumbstick, but…
The top ten best gumboots
Quintessentially British and remarkably useful, gumboots are essential kit in the field. From smart Le…
