A group of sporting owners and voluteers have gone sans garments for greyhounds. And as well as raising funds, they are dispelling a few myths about the breed, too. Pencil…
The Field
How to grow chillies: turning up the heat
Chillies are simple to grow yourself at home – and there are over two hundred varieties to choose from. Plus they can be used far beyond curry. Add fire and…
Rook shooting: four-and-twenty black birds
It was once a traditional part of the country calendar, but organised rook shooting has fallen from favour – and rook pie is even rarer. David Pilkington heads out with…
Auction lot for the Gunmakers’ Company Charitable Trust
Holts Auction of Fine Modern & Antique Guns will today feature a James Woodward & Sons 12-bore. All proceeds will go to the Gunmakers’ Company Charitable Trust. To view the…
Why we should cook pigeon, the chef’s favourite
Often overlooked, pigeon is far from humble on the plate. Inexpensive, lean, sustainable and – above all – absolutely delicious, Ewan Davy hears why top chefs count pigeon as their…
Difficult retrieves: you’ve got to pick a…
Even a field-trial champion can be stumped by a difficult retrieve. Only one of the problems is that they are difficult to prepare for, as David Tomlinson explains. If you…
Chocolate and rhubarb brownies
Proper, fudgy brownies are guaranteed crowd pleasers – and they are even better with rhubarb. Philippa Davis’ chocolate and rhubarb brownies are our favourite spring offering. Though if rhubarb is…
How to remove stains on an Aga
Is a stain proving a pain? As the staple in a country home, it’s likely that the beloved Aga will suffer a few stubborn stains, seemingly impossible to move on.…
How to create your own nature reserve
It doesn’t take much land, cost or effort to encourage a wonderful variety of wildlife just outside the back door. David Tomlinson advises on how to create your own nature…
Chocolate chaser: boozy hot chocolate
There’s nothing like a boozy hot chocolate enjoyed from a flask on a fresh, spring day in the field. Philippa Davis’ rich and spicy chocolate chaser is hard to beat…