Stoats and weasels have an undeserved, bad reputation. From the weasels that plot to take over Toad Hall in Wind in the Willows to being accused of killing sleeping infants,…
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Best boys’ toys: make the boys weep with envy
The best boys’ toys are a hot topic at this time of year. What deserves a spot on the Christmas wish list and, more importantly, what is wrapped underneath the…
Fruitcake and the WI: a century of fruitcake
Fruitcake and the WI, the two seem inseperable. And what would a sporting day be without fruitcake? Whether handed round at shoot elevenses or cut up into bite-sized chunks for…
How to repair chipped glass
Knowing how to repair chipped glass is crucial with Christmas just around the corner. To get the table looking its best for the Christmas day lunch, your most treasured silver…
How to buy a tank: a tracking good present
How to buy a tank may be useful advice with Christmas around the corner and if you are searching for an unexpected gift. Roger Field pops down to Tanks A…
How to use an old fishing reel
An old fishing reel in good condition will always have a better use on the lake rather than in a box. An old fishing reel will often work well with…
How to cure colds with liquorice
Knowing how to cure colds with liquorice is useful for the winter months when we all find ourselves reaching for the handkerchiefs. Liquorice syrup works wonders at easing a tickly…
How to clean piano keys
How to clean piano keys is great to know and will keep the cost of the instrument’s maintenance down. A piano is often lovely to have in a family home…
Old hunting songs: where to find them
Old hunting songs are wonderful to hear, echoing the traditions and sentiments of the chase over centuries. Old hunting songs often incorporate distinctive whistles and yodels, which allowed hunters to…
How to make elderberry vodka
Elderberry vodka is simple to make and will last for months if you can resist it. Elderberries are not grown commercially, so the only way to get them is to…