THE FIELD

Writers on fishing

  • January 10, 2020

In this edited extract from A Twitch Upon the Thead: Writers on Fishing, introduced and edited on Jon Day, writers from Charles Dickens to Virginia Woolf ponder the great pasttime…

Purdey Trigger Plate Sporter

  • January 9, 2020

Having recognised demand for a bespoke sporting clays gun, the Purdey Trigger Plate Sporter is designed as an upmarket clay crusher and built on the new, all-London-made Purdey triggerplate action.…

The Field Gundog Awards 2019

  • January 7, 2020

Now in its third year, The Field Gundog Awards 2019, in association with Skinner’s Pet Food, is for proper gundogs working in the field – however brilliant or naughty. Judge…

Hyundai i30 Fastback N

  • January 4, 2020

Charlie Flindt finds himself determined to join the ‘hot hatch’ brigade after driving the Hyundai i30 Fastback N. It may not win any points among eco warriors – but it’s…

Venison harira

  • January 2, 2020

For something a little different, give your venison a Moroccan twist. Philippa Davis’ venison harira uses a method that is simpler than the traditional version, yet still hearty and nutritious.…

Jonathan Pointer

  • January 1, 2020

Context and authenticity is vital to Jonathan Pointer. Janet Menzies discovers how he encourages viewers of his wildlife art to examine the whole scene. For more sporting artists, Debbie Harris’…

Phillippa Hake

  • December 31, 2019

It began with a fly-tying starter kit and became a passion for Phillippa Hake, as she discovered the joy of catching a fish on a fly she had tied herself.…

Minestrone soup

  • December 30, 2019

Minestrone soup is pleasingly flexible, and best made when you have an odd assortment in the fridge. Try Philippa Davis’ recipe for this Italian offering when you are in need…

Gundog coats

  • December 29, 2019

Canine athletes are not so different to equine, and the first thing you do with a racehorse after a race is rug it up. Gundog coats are certain to keep…