Mhairi Morriss had no idea that inviting a few friends to go clay shooting would grow into a ladies’ shooting club. Now she is passionate about encouraging women to try…
Country House
Caroline Cook, sporting artist
Caroline Cook explains to Janet Menzies how her art has adapted through multiple crises, and how it is commissioned directly by her public audience via social media. For more sporting…
Subaru XV
The Subaru XV has always suffered from an identity crisis, says Charlie Flindt, who finds the latest model nicely old fashioned and even prompting a grin on Hampshire clay. For…
Dee Taylor, sporting artist
Having discovered racing as an ideal subject for pop art, Dee Taylor tells Janet Menzies how Roy Lichtenstein and comic books have inspired him. For more sporting artists, Oliver Akers…
Callie Coles, sporting Diana
Though hunting skipped a generation, Callie Coles is now delighting in passing her love for hunting to the next generation, as well as following them over hedges. For more sporting…
Toyota Supra 3.0 Pro
It’s not winning any points with the eco-warriors, but Charlie Flindt finds the Toyota Supra 3.0 Pro to be a mile-eater and a smile-maker. Does the all-new, high-tech Defender live…
Oliver Akers Douglas, sporting artist
Engaged by the sporting scene just before it springs to life, Oliver Akers Douglas tells Janet Menzies why he cannot turn away from the land. For more sporting artists, Michelle…
Siena Clarke, sporting Diana
Offered shooting lessons at school and settling on a 28-bore, everything clicked into place for Siena Clarke and she became hooked. Ever since, shooting days have centred on family, from…
Thomas Becket, the making of a saint
The shrine of Thomas Becket was the most popular pilgrimage destination in England until the Reformation, and his murder just after Christmas was a medieval shock. Yet prior to this…
Calligraphy: pictures in words
Really impress with your festive greetings this year. Top calligraphy artists share their secrets with Mary Skipwith on how to master the ink. Learn more about the symbols that appear…