The early fly-fisher may just catch the trout. Choose your river carefully, fish nymphs and dries and a trout will be in your sights
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How to find a ‘Puffin Billie’?
A neighbour was given a "Puffin Billie" as a wedding present. This gadget is about 2ft long and when blown it kindles the dying embers of a log or coal…
How to restore and keep silk top hats
I recently found a couple of silk top hats - one top hat looks as though it could be rather smart, but is in need of some repair. Could I…
How to find a comfortable gun sleeve
Q I bought a leather gun sleeve for my husband about four years ago. Although he loves it, he hasn't been able to use it much, as the leather strap…
What to drink at the races
Which are the best wines to take racing? Win or lose you will need a refreshing and versatile drink to go with the picnic and keep spirits up when you…
Caribbean Rice and Beans
Simple to cook and delicious these black-eyed peas go with anything, like a Caribbean pilaff rice recipe
Browning 725 review
Improved trigger pulls and a clever choke system makes this Browning 725 over-and-under shotgun a hit for Mike Yardley
Video: How to improve your polo
Playing polo. Improve your ball skills and get some tip top tips on how to improve your polo
Video: How to identify birdsong
The countryside is burgeoning with birdsong. Listen carefully and learn to identify birdsong and which bird it belongs to
AYA De Luxe No 1 20-bore
An exceptionally attractive pair of side-by-side 20-bore shotguns, finished in England for AyA