Geoffrey Sparrow served in the trenches, worked as a country doctor and was a true Corinthian sportsman. He painted ceaselessly throughout it all, offering hunting and country scenes from an…
THE FIELD
Training with treats: chewing over rewards
Though edible rewards are banned by many professional trainers, or viewed as bribes by others, some advocate the use of gundog training with treats. David Tomlinson decides whether reward-based training…
Anne Woodcock, sporting Diana
It all started with a fishing taster day with Northumbrian Water. Now, Anne Woodcock runs Ladies Fishing UK, inspiring more women to fish with her infectious enthusiasm. For more sporting…
Winners of the 2018 Purdey Awards for Game and Conservation announced
The winners of the 2018 Purdey Awards for Game and Conservation have been announced. In a ceremony held in London gun and rifle maker James Purdey & Sons’ famous Long…
FREE Naked Strewth Charity Calendar 2019
The Naked Strewth charity calendar encompasses bosoms and bottoms from field to far afield. Each month a plethora of the sporting and scantily clad send in the best of their…
12 bores are for men, 20 bores for women, right?
According to my shotgun certificate, the Menzies arsenal currently includes: 1 x Beretta Silver Pigeon 12-bore over-and-under; 2 x Churchill 20-bore side-by-sides; 2 x Arietta 20-bore side-by-sides. And, since you…
December 2018
The Christmas Special A bumper 200-page issue crammed with seasonal sport; Mantraps, moonlight and blood – the Victorians’ deadly poacher wars; How to build a best England shotgun – master…
Robbiesrally naked charity calendar 2019
Country dwellers are proper sorts who know how to raise funds. Look no further than the brand new robbiesrally naked charity calendar 2019. While rowers are known to stick their…
Remembrance Sunday 2018
Remembrance Sunday, whether present at the solemn grandeur of the national ceremony at the Cenotaph or in a simple service at the village war memorial, is always a time of…
Pear, chocolate, walnut and sour-cream cake
Few will say no to chocolate cake on a Sunday. Philippa Davis’ pear, chocolate, walnut and sour-cream cake is simple and delicious. Serve as the ultimate post-Sunday Roast pud. Make…