There is an old saying that goes “You are what you eat” and the general meaning is that if you want to lead a fit and healthy life, then you need to eat healthy food. But one man’s “Beef & …
Physical Activities To Improve Our Wellbeing
At last, we as a nation have come through the worst of the pandemic and it’s time to get our wellbeing back in balance. One thing that certainly changed for many of us was the opportunity to exercise outdoors in …
The History of Clay Pigeon Shooting in the UK
One of the countryside’s fastest growing participant activities both as a sport and simply for fun. Many people are experiencing the fun of clay pigeon shooting in the UK, and those new starters are continuing to learn more about the …
The best types of clothing for Clay pigeon shooting
For novices to the sport of clay pigeon shooting, a day’s shoot can often bring up those perplexing outfit decisions for ladies. What to wear, should I accessorise, can I be stylish and yet remain practical? Panic not as this …
Icons of the British Countryside: Deer
Who doesn’t love the flash of white in the woodland from a deer’s tail when you’re rambling or riding? The mournful but hypnotic calls of Red Deer in the rutting season are a regular sound to country dwellers, and herald …
Living Well, by Hartwell
Introduction To Live Well, Dress Well, Hartwell Thank you for the wonderful feedback we have received on our previous blogs, we’re glad so many of you enjoyed them. Our line ‘Live well, Dress well, Hartwell’ is not an empty advertising …
Silk Scarves and Why We Love Them!
Silk Scarves and Why We Love Them We are so fortuna The clothing industry is universally characterised by trends and products that come and go, but one item that has remained with us for decades and is still recognised as …
Things To Do On Your Countryside Staycation
So alongside “New Normal” the staycation phrase is fast becoming one of the most used words in the English language. Now we all know what a staycation is and if you read our recent blog on the age of the staycation, you’ll …
Britain’s Love Affair with All Things Equestrian
Britain’s Love Affair With All Things Equestrian Where to begin? We can trace the British love affair with all things horse related back thousands of years to when the horse was first domesticated and began life as a beast of …
Countryside Icons (part 2). Guinea Fowl.
Icons of the British Countryside. Guinea Fowl. Although it is rare to see Guinea Fowl in large numbers across the British Isles, they are certainly there and although many are escaped birds from breeding farms; they bring an interesting diversity …
