As the seasons change and our gundog lose their coats, time spent with the hoover seems inevitable. Moulting is a natural process and not one that can be stopped entirely,…
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How to make carnation vodka
Once you have mastered the standard hedgerow tipples, it is time to look beyond sloe gin and damson vodka. Consider something a little more unusual for next season’s hipflask. Carnation…
Claire Sadler, sporting Diana
Having grown up with a love for the outdoors, Claire Sadler is now BASC’s first female vice-chairman and passionate about encouraging the next generation into the field. For more sporting…
How to clean velvet slippers
Velvet slippers are an essential for staying at home in style. If you have inherited a pair that require some TLC, do not leave them to fester in the attic…
The Naked Truth Dunrunnin Rehoming Kennels 2020 Calendar
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…
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…
Lexus RX450h Takumi
Silent, electric cars are no longer such an astonishing sight, and Charlie Flindt finds the Lexus RX450h Takumi well put together and excellently reliable. And yet, it wasn’t long before…
How to create a garden for insects
If you have a large space to fill, consider a wild meadow to encourage flora and fauna into your garden. Follow The Field’s advice on how to create a garden…
James Wild, sporting artist
Having happened upon sculpture as a medium and scrap metal as a material by chance, James Wild uses both to tell the stories of animals in the world today, as…