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How To Preserve Cine Films
Question I have a box of old cine films and an assortment of slide photographs that I’m keen to update for my family to enjoy, before it’s too late. Unfortunately,…
Where to find flannel shoe bags
Question Many years ago, I came into possession of some wonderful monogrammed flannel shoe bags. Sadly, they have been dedicated by moths and I’m been unable to find any replacements.…
How To Refurbish A Top Hat Box
Question I have a top hat box in need of refurbishment inside and out. Could you recommend someone who would be able to carry out this work? Answer It is…
How rare are white pheasants?
Question Out walking recently I came across three white pheasants, one loitering in a field by the church with a traditional cock pheasant and then, further on, two more scratching…
How To Spruce Up A Barbour Waxed Jacket
Question I am a loyal reader of The Field magazine but live in Canada would appreciate some help in finding a company to clean and repair my Barbour waxed jacket.…
How to perk up droopy tulips
Query What can I do about droopy tulips? We are very fortunate to have a super collection of different varieties of tulips in our new garden. However, I find that…
How to store salami
Q: It’s a real joy to be able to buy a large selection of salami on the market, but I find I am given different advice on the best way…
How to keep muntjac out of the garden
A reader wrote to Country Queries with this question. We seem to have a ‘rat run’ strip of woodland near our garden that muntjac pass through regularly. I am not…
How to find a folding sporting knife
Question Having got through many sporting knives over the years, I am in need of another. My trusty companion would be a good pocketknife to be carried in the trouser…