Sarah Fitzpatrick

  • July 11, 2014

I have loved history, especially English history, all my life. Today, however, this noble study has sunk into decay, thanks to dreary teaching and a politically correct exam syllabus that the…

  • June 30, 2014

The British Trust for Ornithology’s Atlas data shows that merlin numbers have significantly increased on moorland managed by gamekeepers in the last 20 years and conversly fallen by a similar…

  • June 27, 2014

Masterpiece is a show like no other and this year has brought the artistic process as well as its product to the Royal Hospital Chelsea. The Sladmore Gallery has recreated…

  • June 18, 2014

A rare Holland & Holland 12-bore 1911 patent ‘DUPLEX’ choke boxlock ejector ‘Aero’ gun goes under the hammer at Holt’s with, even more rarely,  an original ‘Zeppelin’ cartridge. Designed for…

  • May 21, 2014

All profits from the sale of Harry Bunce’s latest limited edition print ‘Sail on!’ go to the Somerset Levels Relief Fund and help the stricken area deal with the aftermath…

Terrier Racing

  • May 20, 2014

The grounds of Belvoir Castle in Lincolnshire and the Belvoir Hunt kennels are welcoming visitors for a family open day on Saturday 1st June 2014. Activities include carriage driving, tug…

  • May 9, 2014

Hunt horses are now enjoying thier summer holidays so there is time for other sporting activities. The Belvoir Hunt Supporters Club will hold a clay shoot this Sunday 11th May…

  • May 7, 2014

With answers to newcomer’s questions and sensible advice that seasoned hunters can pass on, pick up the Countryside Alliance’s new leaflet this weekend while you’re enjoying the stands and eventing…

  • May 2, 2014

The Countryside Alliance’s annual awards were held again at the House of Lords and are, in their 9th year, dubbing themselves the ‘Rural Oscars’. This year there was a special…