One of my first memories is of helping my mother with Christmas cards. My father’s role in this endeavour extended to grumpily signing his name after an inordinate amount of…
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Backgammon: a game for pharaohs, kings and spies
To win at backgammon you need luck and a grasp of probability theory. Backgammon has an ancient pedigree, and the game is still thriving today
A sporting paradise on the moorland
Sir Johnny Scott takes an evocative look at the lure of moorland, a utopia high in the heather. The modern Macnab Challenge: bagging a salmon, stag and brace of grouse…
The best British gunmakers of today
As we celebrate the Platinum Jubilee, we also celebrate everything British. The British gunmakers have a proud and fascinating history and Douglas Tate has compiled a report of the best…
The best children’s books of all time
Gabriel Stone celebrates the best children’s books, that can be read again and again, from Alice’s Adventures in Wonderland to The Jungle Book. Meet the bane of fox, postman and…
Red squirrels: how they can be saved
Greys have long outperformed our native squirrels for food and territory. How can we give red squirrels a sporting chance? Camilla Swift investigates
6 of the best places to go shooting abroad
If you feel like it is time to escape, Sarah Fitzpatrick shares the perfect list of overseas destinations to help you plan your next shooting trip
9 Products that are a worth a look
This round up includes a tweed ski suit for bombing down a black run in style, a safari jacket for those rugged adventures and even countryside cards to cheer up…
Who is the real father Christmas?
Folklore, religion and revelry have combined over the centuries to create the festive figure so central to our celebrations today, writes Ettie Neil-Gallacher
Sporting Wagers: King George VI Chase
Ahead of the King George VI Chase at Kempton Park on Boxing Day, bookmaker Fitzdares takes a look back at the names – both human and equine – who have…