The Old Berks Hunt have shed their standard hunting kit to reveal nearly all in the Old Berks Hunt Calendar 2016, all in aid of keeping our air ambulances in…
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Fiat 500X Plus 4WD: an off-road crossover
The Fiat 500X Plus 4WD is another example of Fiat building on the 500’s success. Since its launch in 2007, the Fiat 500 has been infinitely popular. But the new…
Bee Griffith, sporting artist
Bee Griffith refuses to dismiss dogs in her artwork, even though the sporting art world can all too often forget man’s best friend. Her beautiful canine portraits could signal their…
Walsall leather: where to buy the best
Walsall leather is a proud tradition of saddle-making and leatherwork in the West Midlands. In fact, Walsall has more saddlers and leather goods makers than anywhere else in northern Europe.…
Freemen of the city of London
The freemen of the city of London brings to mind strange rituals and odd handshakes. But, looking beyond the pomp, Rupert Bates investigates their rights and responsibilites, admires the freemen’s…
Mercedes GLA 220 CDI: a great mile-eater
The Mercedes GLA 220 CDI is yet another new offering in the compact crossover market. With more buyers wanting the benefits of four wheel drive without having an enormous car…
Stoats and weasels: the wild wooders
Stoats and weasels have an undeserved, bad reputation. From the weasels that plot to take over Toad Hall in Wind in the Willows to being accused of killing sleeping infants,…
Best boys’ toys: make the boys weep with envy
The best boys’ toys are a hot topic at this time of year. What deserves a spot on the Christmas wish list and, more importantly, what is wrapped underneath the…
Fruitcake and the WI: a century of fruitcake
Fruitcake and the WI, the two seem inseperable. And what would a sporting day be without fruitcake? Whether handed round at shoot elevenses or cut up into bite-sized chunks for…
How to repair chipped glass
Knowing how to repair chipped glass is crucial with Christmas just around the corner. To get the table looking its best for the Christmas day lunch, your most treasured silver…