Once a wonder of England, wool had both economic and ecclesiastical benefits, says Matthew Dennison, as he considers the country’s wool churches. From country Christmas cards and what to serve…
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The naughtiest gundog: could it be yours?
Naughty gundogs add great entertainment to a shoot day, especially when they do not belong to you. Could your wicked companion win the Naughtiest Gundog in The Field Gundog Awards,…
Rosie van Cutsem, sporting Diana
From learning to shoot as a child to discovering her true love for horses and hunting, Rosie van Cutsem founded The Riding Club London for like minded equine enthusiasts and…
Great British Game Week recipes
Back for another year, Great British Game Week returns from 25 November – 1 December. BASC’s Taste of Game and the Countryside Alliance’s Game to Eat are joining forces once…
Meltonian Dandy: by his clothes you shall know him
The Meltonian Dandy transformed hunting dress between 1780 and 1840, creating much of the distinctive costume associated with the sport today. Dr Hannah Clark explains how appearances were as important…
Brandy and orange panettone pudding
Pudding should never be skipped on a supper party menu. Philippa Davis’ brandy and orange panettone pudding is simple to make and guaranteed to impress. A delightfully boozy twist on…
Range Rover Sport HST
With flash styling, shiny black wheels and suede-covered interior, the farmyard doesn’t seem the natural home of the Range Rover Sport HST. Yet a week in the country and it…
Manor & Co over-and-under
A new name to English gunmaking, Michael Yardley is delighted to find the Manor & Co over-and-under refined, aesthetically pleasing and excellent to handle. For something rather different, the Holland…
The Forestry Commission: 100 years of forest fortitude
It would seem that in 1919 and at the end of World War I, there would have been more pressing concerns than conserving and developing the country’s woodland resources. And…
French mint chocolate mousse
For a cocoa fix that packs a punch, Philippa Davis’ French mint chocolate mousse is an excellent sweet finale to an autumnal supper party. It’s a simple method and easy…