Michael Yardley prefers to use 20-bores with 30in barrels for game shooting, so was intrigued to try the new Chapuis C35 20-bore. For more gun reviews, the Breda 12-bore Zenith…
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Peach, brandy and raspberry punch
Make your al fresco feast a suitably stylish shindig with a pre-made cocktail. Philippa Davis’ peach, brandy and raspberry punch is simple to prepare ahead and makes a pleasing off…
Adapting old guns for steel
Shooters and gunsmiths have readily adopted the idea of adjusting and updating old guns throughout the ages. So can the same be done for steel shot or will the debate…
Poached pheasant with herby potato and green bean salad
Philippa Davis’ poached pheasant with herby potato and green bean salad makes for a satisfying supper from the garden and freezer. Even if the flea beetle has enjoyed its share…
How to breed gundog puppies: to the litter end
There’s much to consider before deciding to breed from your working bitch. David Tomlinson advises on how to breed gundog puppies, from suitability tests to finding happy homes for the…
Tiggy Pettifer, sporting Diana
As a fundraiser for the Atlantic Salmon Trust, Tiggy Pettifer aims to inspire the next generation. When a keen, young angler returns to the river, she knows she has achieved…
Six of the best properties on sale now in Oxfordshire and Berkshire
The Field’s selection of the best properties on sale in Oxfordshire and Berkshire that includes idyllic cottages and a post office from the 17th century converted into four-bedroom house with…
Products that should be on your Game Fair shopping list
Through the packed stands and bustling crowds at The Game Fair, it may be easy to wander past some gems by accident. Plan ahead and add these fantastic items to…
Shaking things up at The Game Fair: Merlin Griffiths talks mocktails, country life and creative flair
With under 50 days to go, anticipation is mounting for the return of The Game Fair 2025, the UK’s most iconic countryside celebration. Set against the stately backdrop of Ragley…
July 2020
Living wild – how a hunter-gatherer can feast like a king all year round; Winston Churchill’s personal gun collection – sidelocks, revolvers and sub-machine guns; he was armed for everything;…