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Let it always be there

This summer, in halls and marquees across the land, gardeners will gather for one of the most anticipated events in the community calendar: the village flower show. Ursula Buchan explains its enduring appeal

Running up that hill

Hillclimbing may be one of the simplest forms of motorsport but it is also among the most thrilling, delivering daring feats of speed in spectacular rural settings

Courts of appeal

The ancient pastime of real tennis is enjoying a renaissance, with devotees drawn not only by the sport itself but also by the distinctive buildings that house it

Why The Game Fair is beyond compare

Since 1958, The Game Fair has been a stirring annual celebration of fieldsports and country life, and this year the event is marking its 65th anniversary

HT SHERINGHAM: 'The angler might travel very much farther and fare very much worse'

Tracing the footsteps of fishing writer and Field angling editor HT Sheringham, whose works capture the moments of sunshine and shadow in a fisherman's life

A gundog for the 21st century

Graceful, intelligent and with incredible sporting instinct, the English setter is the perfect field companion in the age of sustainability

JOTTINGS FOR WILDFOWLERS

The new season is fast approaching, so now's the time to get all your gear sorted and make sure everything is in good working order

Stalking Diary

Long daylight hours through June make for some challenging stalking conditions, and Chris looks back at the start of his guiding career

A summer of top-notch sport

While success with a rod or gun isn't always guaranteed, Laurence Catlow perseveres and finds plenty to enjoy

Hooked in to a fighter

Keen to cook on the bank, Leon Challis-Davies reels in a rainbow and whips up a barbecued fish special

Time to make a splash

With warm weather finally upon us, it's the perfect opportunity to improve your dog's confidence in the water

True all-round HPRs

David Tomlinson investigates why the German longhaired pointer hasn't caught on, with the wirehaired vizsla a more popular choice

Not a good start for salmon

It’s been a difficult start to the salmon fishing season, with many anglers reporting a noticeable lack of fish

Defra under fire for general licence failure

BASC has announced it will prepare legal proceedings against the Government body, while Wild Justice is also planning to take action

The secret behind consistent shooting

It's something many Guns never consider, writes Guy Maddocks, but correct gunfit makes a colossal difference to your accuracy over time

A sporting life in Africa

A chance meeting with a former soldier reveals a famed tale of bravery and deceit

A few pigs on your shoot

Using livestock as a conservation partner on your patch might not be a quick fix, but it really does work

Getting the most bang for your buck

With a hurried need for copper ammunition, Will Pocklington turns to Corinium Rifle Range for professional assistance on a bespoke load

Clear observation without a hefty outlay

Mat Manning puts Konus's affordable Mission HD 10x42 WA binoculars through their paces on his woodland pest control rounds

Learning the ropes

A course for would-be game shots proves useful to Jim Old, but he can't help but wonder what more experienced hands would make of it

Glasgow Boy's painting hung

The National Gallery in Edinburgh has acquired a water colour painting by Joseph Crawhall (1861– 1913), one of the Glasgow Boys, a revolutionary group of young painters who pioneered modernism in Scottish art

Rural mental health support 'never been more needed'

Rural mental health across England is an area of “considerable concern”, according to a report by the cross-party Environment, Food and Rural Affairs Committee

Scottish deer cull targets are 'nonsense', say stalkers

A long-standing intention by the Scottish government to implement a limit of 10 red deer per square kilometre across parts of Scotland has come under fire from estate managers and stalkers

Country Diary

A new start on a farm in Weardale has meant plenty of work - and trips to the hardware store - but it is proving to be well worth the effort

Upland keeper

The recent warm weather has done much to help wild bird chicks, and hopefully it will remain pleasant for the grey partridges and grouse

Boots on the ground

With the dry undergrowth making silent stalking challenging, it's time to test out some new footwear that might just make all the difference

Bird flu concerns stay mostly in background

Avian influenza is still present but there seems to be little effect so far on chick and poult prices, though there is not a surplus in availability

Beaten by the heat

Thanks to an incredibly dry May, Arthur Oglesby reveals that he is struggling to find much fishing to offer to his incoming customers

Sharpshooter

The shooting community is often threatened with new legislation, but how potent such threats turn out to be may well depend on timing

Of ticks and men

Al Gabriel looks at the correlation between deer and tick numbers in the UK and how we can manage these arachnids