With under 50 days to go, anticipation is mounting for the return of The Game Fair 2025, the UK’s most iconic countryside celebration. Set against the stately backdrop of Ragley…
THE FIELD
July 2020
Living wild – how a hunter-gatherer can feast like a king all year round; Winston Churchill’s personal gun collection – sidelocks, revolvers and sub-machine guns; he was armed for everything;…
Trifle opera cake jars with amaretto
With country house opera postponed or cancelled, put on a picnic worthy of Glyndebourne’s lawns at home. Don your finery, select a family member to provide the entertainment and indulge…
Hunting with falcons: in full flight on Dartmoor
Neil Cross headed to Dartmoor to experience hunting with falcons on horseback. It proved a thrilling sport set against a dramatic backdrop. For more on different days out hunting, we…
Gooseberry, lime and elderflower travel cakes
These gooseberry, lime and elderflower travel cakes are inspired by the French tradition of bringing an edible present to a party or picnic. Try Philippa Davis’ recipe for the perfect…
The not-so-rare harrier breed
The harrier breed has not been registered with the Kennel Club for over 100 years, but interest has never faded in hunt country. England has 18 harrier packs, Ireland has…
Women’s country clothing: field fashionistas
Rosie Nickerson meets three field fashionistas, who are running successful businesses from their rural homes and creating women’s country clothing that actually works in the field. For more proper field…
Are virtual property viewings the future for the property market?
While technology has in some ways come to the rescue, virtual property viewings that conform to social distancing is only one small part, says Rupert Bates. Perhaps we need to…
Lead shot
The major shooting organisations have decided to endorse a move away from lead shot to alternatives. Since lead shot has been used for centuries we know a great deal about…
Venison salad niçoise
Even without chairs, a table or pressed linen, don’t let your culinary standards slip alfresco. Game makes excellent fare for summer suppers, so include it in your picnic. Philippa Davis’…