Churchill's guns

I have researched Sir Winston Churchill’s guns – a remarkable and extensive personal armoury Sir Winston Churchill’s guns Winston Leonard Spencer Churchill (1874-1965), one of the 20th century’s most important figures and one of Britain’s most influential national leaders, was also an enthusiastic shot and sportsman. He purchased, was given…

side by side shotgun

The side-by-side shotgun has much to offer the modern gun and should not be dismissed. Side-by-side or over-and-under is no longer a choice between tradition and modernity. So, which should you choose? (Read Mike Yardley’s recent review of the AYA Deluxe No 2 side-by-side.) The side-by-side shotgun – why it…

youngster starts shooting

The pheasant season is fast approaching and many youngsters will be heading off, out into the field, for their first formal shoot days. But at what age can a youngster start shooting? The answers vary. I’ve heard a parent say: “As soon as they are older enough to handle a…

Mary Berry's steak and ale pie

It may only be September, but already the evenings seem to be getting darker earlier and earlier. The time we can spend outside in the garden is becoming shorter.  Which gives us a hankering after some proper, British comfort food. Draw the curtains, gather round the table and enjoy this…

A man shooting pheasant in a shooting coat

Wanting to improve your game and clay shooting technique is important to everyone who shoots. More tips on how to improve your game and clay shooting can be found on the The Field’s website. For as long as I can remember, I have wanted to understand the bio-mechanical and mental…

Top 10 trout rivers. Fishing.

Charles Rangeley-Wilson picks his top 10 fly-fishing spots accessible to all. It's open to debate, preferably after a day on a chalkstream.

Callie Coles is now delighting in passing her love for hunting to the next generation, as well as following them over hedges. For more seriously sporting ladies offering advice and encouragement, take a look at our Sporting Diana pieces by thrusting vet Lucinda Ticehurst and country girl Tania Coxon. CALLIE…