Why you should clean your gun regularly
Affording proper care and attention to our shooting kit will pay dividends in the long run, keeping it safe, reliable and rust-free, says Neil CrossAll good soldiers and all good shots know that care...
View ArticleWhich are the most fashionable chickens?
The country house chicken comes in all shapes and sizes, with eggs from brown in hue to blue; but which breeds are in vogue? Martha Terry finds out Red Sussex - illustration by Hannah ClarkBlue layers...
View ArticleLuxury: Country hats
From Cheltenham and Aintree to the local point-to-point, hats are heads above when it comes to proper country styleLuxury hats: a cut above Before you read our guide to the best luxury country hats, be...
View ArticleWhat to wear for Cheltenham: gentlemen
Want to be one of the best dressed gentleman at Cheltenham? The Field reveals the top kit to look perfect in the paddock.Lock & Co. Hatters Wetherby Trilby. Before we dive into our favourite pics...
View ArticleCallie Coles, sporting Diana
Hunting may have skipped a generation but now this keen hunter is delighted to be passing on her love of the sport to the next generationPicure: Elli Birch/BootsandhoovesCallie Coles is now delighting...
View ArticleHalf a dozen of the most tempting Easter eggs
End Lent in style with The FIeld's pick of the most tempting luxury Easter eggs to get your hands on The most tempting luxury Easter eggs After Lent, the Easter period is one of feasting, not just on...
View Article100 years of the Cheltenham Gold Cup
Cheltenham is the highlight of the jump season, and the Cheltenham Gold Cup is the race that all jockeys dream of winning, says Marcus Armytage1989: Desert Orchid (centre) jumping a fence and going on...
View ArticleEostre and Easter. What are the origins of this Spring festival?
Coloured eggs and bunnies abound at Easter and yet they are ancient symbols that even pre-date Christianity. Johnny Scott investigates Eostre, the pagan spring festival and possibly the name of a...
View ArticleGardening: why narcissi are the real stars of spring
Often planted to ‘cheer up’ the landscape before the trees come into leaf, daffodils make for striking floral displays but narcissi are the real stars of spring, says Ursula Buchan London Gazette:...
View ArticleDublin Coddle with game sausages
Originally made to use up leftovers, this Irish stew dates back to the 1700s and is ideal for those returning from a cold day out in the field. Originally made to use up leftovers like bacon and root...
View ArticleOur top 6 Easter recipes
Our top pick of Easter dishes for you to try this year.The Field’s top six Easter recipes Easter is such a super time of year: a ray of sunshine (hopefully literally) after the restraint of Lent and...
View ArticleSporting Artist: Georgea Blakey
Georgea Blakey’s striking collages resonate with associations that are both powerful and personal, discovers Janet MenziesAt the end of a British winter it is hard to associate our dogs and horses with...
View ArticleHare mythology: why we’re all mad for hares
Matthew Dennison explores and explodes the mythology of this iconic lagomorph.Seeing boxing hares is an unforgettable sight March is upon us and it’s in the middle of the hare’s breeding season, hence...
View ArticleSlow cooked shoulder of mutton: Easter Sunday lunch
Philippa Davis recommends a delicious alternative to lamb for Easter Sunday lunchSkip lamb and serve mutton this Easier for a richer, more complex flavour.Easter doesn’t have to mean spring lamb. Why...
View ArticleA recipe for simnel cake
Ettie Neil-Gallacher is a fan of this Easter treat Simnel Cake with marzipan decoration. Pub orig WW 26/02/2008 Let’s be honest, one of the most anticipated aspects of Easter celebrations is the food....
View ArticleRed Rum: Aintree’s finest
Red Rum was one of the greatest steeplechasers of all time, overcoming adversity to win the Grand National an unequalled three times, capturing the public imagination and securing the future of this...
View ArticleHow to stop a dog chewing
Trying to stop a determined dog chewing can be a challenge but The Field is on hand to help a reader.There are some handy tricks to discourage dogs chewingQuery We have a very chewy young dog. We have...
View ArticleThe best children’s books of all time
Why do some children’s books stand the test of time? And which classic tales will you be sharing with younger generations – or re-reading yourself? Gabriel Stone finds out The Phoenix and the Carpet by...
View ArticleTop 10 trout rivers
Your guide on where to flick your fly and catch the prettiest brownies. Charles Rangeley-Wilson selects the best trout rivers in the UK and Ireland for fly fishing Wild trout fishing is an aspiration...
View ArticleThree delicious crab dishes to try
Succulent and sustainable, pot-caught brown crab can impart both a delicate sweetness and a rich depth of flavour to a host of dishes, says Philippa DavisThe brown crab can be found all around the...
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