Alfred Munnings is a name that every sportman wants on their wall. For the frugal a print, for the well-feathered a painting. He was simply an exceptional sporting artist, with…
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Orkney Unseen naked charity calendar 2015
The Orkney Unseen naked charity calendar 2015 has put the archipelago, just off the north coast of Scotland, in the spotlight. The Orkney inhabitants have laid bare the inner Islander,…
Jeremy Houghton, sporting artist
Jeremy Houghton’s work is all about the spaces in between, which somehow convey the realities of the sports he depicts more convincingly than any amount of photographic detail. The forbidding…
Man-eaters. When man is on the menu.
Man-eaters are not just a category of monsters consigned to schlock horror films. They are a very real danger, particularly if one finds oneself on safari (for expert advice see…
Readyfield Ladies naked charity calendar 2015
The Readyfield Ladies naked charity calendar 2015 was put together in memory of equestrian Caroline Harvey. Caroline died after a hunting accident in March 2014, and her fellow Dianas decided…
Ratting with terriers. Which terrier is top?
Ratting with terriers gives rise to the obvious question. Which breed of terrier makes the best ratter. The debate is like huntsmen discussing the merits of modern English foxhounds, Old…
Luxury dress slippers for the English gentleman
Luxury dress slippers have several guises and multiple personalities. From summer staple in fashionable linen to state occasions in full patent shine, it can hold its own amid the Oxfords,…
David Shepherd, sporting artist
David Shepherd leaves a trail. If, on your next African safari, you stumble across a succession of anthills topped with sunglasses, tread carefully: you are on the trail of the…
How to drive in snow. Best tips for safe driving.
Keep safe in bad driving conditions by being prepared, not at the mercy of snow and ice
Video: ice driving in supercars
Ice driving requires the same skill set, just tailored slightly differently, whether you are negotiating a dicey commuter run, or ice driving hell for leather on specially crafted ice race…