Charlotte Osborne, Author at The Game Fair

The Glorious Twelfth: A Date Steeped in Countryside Tradition

Charlotte Osborne2026-08-12T10:21:33+00:00

Every year, 12 August marks one of the best-known dates in the British sporting calendar: the Glorious Twelfth, the traditional opening of the red grouse shooting season. For generations, the date has signalled the beginning of a new season on Britain’s moors. But behind the familiar name lies a story that stretches back nearly two centuries – and today, the significance of the Twelfth reaches well beyond those heading out onto the moor. For many rural communities, the grouse season supports jobs, hospitality, tourism, local suppliers and businesses, while the work that goes into managing a grouse moor takes place ...

The Glorious Twelfth: A Date Steeped in Countryside TraditionCharlotte Osborne2026-08-12T10:21:33+00:00

Fire Up the BBQ with Global Knives at The Game Fair

Charlotte Osborne2026-07-21T16:27:28+00:00

Summer is the perfect time to fire up the barbecue and enjoy good food with friends and family – and the limited-edition Global G-110 BBQ Knife has been designed to make outdoor cooking effortless. Made in Japan, the knife features a curved 17.5cm blade that glides cleanly through everything from juicy steaks and ribs to slow-cooked brisket and larger cuts of meat. Its shorter length makes it comfortable and easy to control at the grill, while the pointed tip helps with precise trimming, jointing and boning. Crafted from Global’s durable Cromova 18 stainless steel, the G-110 combines an ultra-sharp cutting ...

Fire Up the BBQ with Global Knives at The Game FairCharlotte Osborne2026-07-21T16:27:28+00:00

BASC wins High Court challenge against Natural England

Charlotte Osborne2026-07-20T15:33:35+00:00

BASC has won its High Court challenge against Natural England, with Mr Justice Ritchie ruling today that the regulator acted outside the law in its approach to the licensing of gamebird releases. The Game Fair, as a proud partner of BASC, welcomes the recent High Court victory against Natural England. A significant result that helps protect the interests of the wider shooting and conservation community.Handing down judgment at the Royal Courts of Justice, the Court found Natural England (NE) had acted unlawfully by adopting an interpretation of ‘release’ that exceeded the meaning of the legislation enacted by Parliament. The Court ruled ...

BASC wins High Court challenge against Natural EnglandCharlotte Osborne2026-07-20T15:33:35+00:00

Hawkstone Named Official Beer & Cider Partner

Charlotte Osborne2026-07-15T13:05:14+00:00

The Game Fair is delighted to announce Hawkstone as its Official Beer & Cider Partner for the 2026 event, taking place at Ragley Hall from 24–26 July. The new partnership brings one of Britain's fastest-growing beer and cider brands to the nation's largest celebration of the countryside, where visitors can enjoy Hawkstone's award-winning range of beer and ciders across the show. At the heart of the collaboration will be The Hawkstone Arms, a dedicated Hawkstone pub experience, alongside The Gunmakers Pub and a number of bars throughout the show, ensuring visitors can enjoy Hawkstone's premium lagers and ciders while taking ...

Hawkstone Named Official Beer & Cider PartnerCharlotte Osborne2026-07-15T13:05:14+00:00

The Home International 2026: Where Elite Gundogs Take the Spotlight

Charlotte Osborne2025-11-13T09:34:08+00:00

If you’re visiting The Game Fair next year, one of the must-see highlights is the Home International, often described as the Olympics of gundog competitions. This prestigious two-day event brings together the finest spaniels and retrievers from the four Home Nations - England, Scotland, Ireland and Wales - showcasing skills and teamwork that are the benchmark of the sport. We spoke to our Gundog Chairman, Francesca Prentice about this highly anticipated event... What Will You See? Spectators are in for a treat as each breed demonstrates its unique talents. Spaniels follow a different set of tests than retrievers, highlighting their specialised ...

The Home International 2026: Where Elite Gundogs Take the SpotlightCharlotte Osborne2025-11-13T09:34:08+00:00

The 2024 Shooting & Conservation Power 100

Charlotte Osborne2024-06-27T11:56:23+00:00

It is generally acknowledged that there is strength in numbers. A group of people tends to have more influence or power than one person. In the Bible it says: A cord of three strands is not easily broken.” (Ecclesiastes 4:12) Which is why the 2024 Shooting & Conservation Power 100 was created. A group of 100 like-minded individuals who have joined forces to collaborate, share ideas and make a real difference in the world of shooting and conservation. It is a group we are delighted to support. Members come from diverse backgrounds. Some are immersed in the world of fishing. Campaigners ...

The 2024 Shooting & Conservation Power 100Charlotte Osborne2024-06-27T11:56:23+00:00