Finding a functioning water meadow in England is rare these days, but good water meadow management is a bonus for waders and grazers, says Tim Field. For more on farming,…
The Field
Warm partridge salad with pear, brandy and walnuts
Add a game twist to your festive table with Philippa Davis’ warm partridge salad with pear, brandy and walnuts in parmesan bowls. This impressive starter is laced with spirit and…
Dacia Duster: the revamped version
The Dacia Duster has done fantastically well, as a competent, cheap’n’cheerful off-roader. Now it has undergone a revamp. Charlie Flindt finds the ride comfortable and looks sophisticated – but could…
January 2019
Working a family gundog – how pets can star on a peg; Muzzle-loaders on driven game – old guns that still make the bag; Ancient families in ancient seats –…
Christmas Eton mess
If you have a crowd to feed on the 25th, you can guarantee there will be a few figgy pudding nay-sayers. Having an alternative to hand is essential to keeping…
The Country Food Trust Winter Appeal: donate this Christmas
This Christmas, the Country Food Trust Winter Appeal has launched – and they need your support. With over 8.6 million people in Britain struggling to afford food, the Country Food…
Fillet of venison with sloe gin and anchovy sauce
Use Christmas as an opportunity to serve your guests game. Philippa Davis’ fillet of venison with sloe gin, anchovy sauce and warm roasted sprout, chestnut and pancetta salad is the…
Training with treats: chewing over rewards
Though edible rewards are banned by many professional trainers, or viewed as bribes by others, some advocate the use of gundog training with treats. David Tomlinson decides whether reward-based training…
Anne Woodcock, sporting Diana
It all started with a fishing taster day with Northumbrian Water. Now, Anne Woodcock runs Ladies Fishing UK, inspiring more women to fish with her infectious enthusiasm. For more sporting…
Winners of the 2018 Purdey Awards for Game and Conservation announced
The winners of the 2018 Purdey Awards for Game and Conservation have been announced. In a ceremony held in London gun and rifle maker James Purdey & Sons’ famous Long…