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British picnic

When one takes the Ratty and Mole approach, there is no greater, or simpler, pleasure than the British picnic. Forget the competitive, elaborate feasts now intrinsic to the summer social…

Frippy Jameson

Frippy Jameson was given unprecedented access to the Cavalry Blacks for her latest sculptures. She describes to Janet Menzies the hushed, secluded world of the Hyde Park Barracks. For more…

Charlotte McNulty

Growing up in a family with a long sporting heritage, Charlotte McNulty always knew she would work with game. Now a game rearer and keen beater and gun, she is…

Peugeot 508 GT

Charlie Flindt predicted something practical yet uninspiring from Peugeot’s foray into the ‘fastback’ segment. He is delighted to discover that the Peugeot 508 GT is very smart and has plenty…

Lionel Edwards

Though painted long before most of us were hunting, iconic sporting artist Lionel Edwards captured red-letter days with hounds as we still imagine them today, says Janet Menzies. For more…

Suzuki Jimny SZ5

Everyone’s favourite little SUV is back. Charlie Flindt finds himself slightly alarmed by the Suzuki Jimny SZ5 at first sight, but is pleased to find that all the best bits…

Kate Lynch

Inspired by the families working and living on the Somerset Levels, Kate Lynch paints contemporary, peopled landscapes. She explains to Janet Menzies how her work has allowed her to feel…

Yvonne Goss

Yvonne Goss has enjoyed the thrills of horse-riding since she was a child, and started team chasing aged 16. Today she has won eight National Championships titles and the Golden…

Audi Q7 50 TDI

Whether standing in the farmyard or in the driver’s seat, the Audi Q7 50 TDI is, put simply, enormous. Have we reached peak SUV, wonders Charlie Flindt. For a SUV…