Charlotte Osborne, Author at The Game Fair

The Game Fair 2025 Final Day | Sunday 27 July

Charlotte Osborne2026-07-14T13:53:15+00:00

The curtain closed on The Game Fair 2025 with a spectacular final day in the Hertford Arena, for the Minority Gundog Breed Challenge -a celebration of heritage breeds, expert handling, and true sporting spirit. Taking centre stage were the Spanish Water Dogs, who delivered a powerful and polished performance to take first place in the Spaniel competition under the leadership of Rachel Capille. The Clumber Spaniels (Captain: Heather Mayes) followed in second, with the Lagotto Romagnolo claiming third. Rounding out the top five were the Sussex and Field Team, and the Welsh Springer Spaniels. A special nod ...

The Game Fair 2025 Final Day | Sunday 27 JulyCharlotte Osborne2026-07-14T13:53:15+00:00

Day two of the BFCC Fly Casting Competitions

Charlotte Osborne2025-11-10T12:32:35+00:00

As the sun sets on another action-packed day at The Game Fair, day two of the fishing competitions wrapped up with some truly impressive performances across the board. Junior sensation Lloyd Thomas, hailing from West Wales, dominated the field by taking first place in all three events — the Single-Handed Trout Distance, Trout Accuracy, and Double-Handed Overhead Salmon competition. A remarkable clean sweep for the young angler! In the ladies’ category, it was Amie Battams who stole the show. Not only did she secure victories across all three events, but her precision also earned her the highest accuracy score of ...

Day two of the BFCC Fly Casting CompetitionsCharlotte Osborne2025-11-10T12:32:35+00:00

England take the victory once again in HPR Home International Arena

Charlotte Osborne2025-07-26T15:32:37+00:00

England Secures Back-to-Back Victories in Prestigious HPR Competition Now in its fifth year, the annual Hunt, Point and Retrieve (HPR) Team Competition continues to shine as a highlight in the working dog calendar. This prestigious event brings together the top HPR dogs from the four home nations - England, Ireland, Scotland, and Wales — to compete in a true test of skill, discipline, and teamwork. This year’s competition proved to be another exciting chapter, with Team England delivering an outstanding performance for the second year running. Their consistent excellence across all disciplines earned them a winning score of 414, securing the ...

England take the victory once again in HPR Home International ArenaCharlotte Osborne2025-07-26T15:32:37+00:00

Sparkling Heritage: Silverhand Estate Returns to The Game Fair

Charlotte Osborne2025-11-10T14:47:32+00:00

We are delighted to welcome Silverhand Estate as the Official English Sparkling Wine of The Game Fair 2025 VIP Enclosure sponsored by Rathbones. Established in 2018, Silverhand Estate proudly boasts the largest single vineyard in the UK, with over 900 acres, which are farmed, (and certified), 100% organically, and producing both still and sparkling wine. More than just a wine producer, Silverhand Estate are guardians of the land in which the estate sits and are passionate about protecting the flora and fauna that resides. Silverhand Estate is the only vineyard in the UK to have a dedicated conservation team who ...

Sparkling Heritage: Silverhand Estate Returns to The Game FairCharlotte Osborne2025-11-10T14:47:32+00:00

Stars, Storytelling & the Spirit of the Countryside: The Carter Jonas Game Fair Theatre Returns with a Show-Stopping Line-Up

Charlotte Osborne2025-11-10T14:47:38+00:00

From Olympic athletes and TV legends to conservationists and countryside campaigners, the Carter Jonas Game Fair Theatre is the main stage for rural Britain’s biggest conversations. The Game Fair Theatre is back — and it’s bigger, bolder, and more thought-provoking than ever before. Hosted by Fieldsports Channel’s Charlie Jacoby, the Carter Jonas Game Fair Theatre offers three days of gripping discussion, unscripted drama, and country-life comedy from 26–28 July. This year's programme brings together an unmissable mix of personalities shaping the future of the British countryside. Expect candid interviews with figures like Jimmy Doherty, wildlife champion and TV farmer; Lucy ...

Stars, Storytelling & the Spirit of the Countryside: The Carter Jonas Game Fair Theatre Returns with a Show-Stopping Line-UpCharlotte Osborne2025-11-10T14:47:38+00:00

Isuzu D-Max Ready to Join the Hunt at The Game Fair

Charlotte Osborne2025-11-10T14:47:47+00:00

Blending rugged capability, advanced technology, and premium comfort, The New Isuzu D-Max is Smarter, Stronger, Safer than ever. With its 1-tonne payload and 3.5-tonne towing capacity, D-Max is the ideal companion for country living and is ready to support your lifestyle, whether you're storing equipment for the next shoot, towing a trailer, or heading off the beaten track. Ready to Work and Play: D-Max for Country Life Tailored to meet the needs of modern rural drivers, The New Isuzu D-Max offers a model for every purpose. The Business Range, featuring the Utility model, comes in single, extended, and double cab ...

Isuzu D-Max Ready to Join the Hunt at The Game FairCharlotte Osborne2025-11-10T14:47:47+00:00

BASC Members, Make the Most of Your Complimentary Entry to The Game Fair!

Charlotte Osborne2026-01-12T12:38:38+00:00

Once again, BASC members will enjoy complimentary entry to The Game Fair at RagleyHall this summer – for the full three days! That’s all BASC members, from airgun and gamekeeper members to full or supporter, everyone can enjoy the day thanks to BASC. If you’d like to take your friends or family you can still save because BASC members get a 20% discount on additional tickets purchased in advance. If you have not yet claimed your complimentary ticket, simply use your Membership Number in the ‘promotional box’ of The Game Fair box office here. The Game Fair champions rural issues, including conservation, education ...

BASC Members, Make the Most of Your Complimentary Entry to The Game Fair!Charlotte Osborne2026-01-12T12:38:38+00:00

Sunday Luncheon With Vinnie Jones at The Game Fair

Charlotte Osborne2025-06-05T10:06:49+00:00

With only 50 days to go until The Game Fair 2025, actor, presenter and former professional footballer Vinnie Jones has confirmed he will be introducing an exclusive VIP experience on Sunday 27th July, set to be one of the most sought-after experiences of the weekend. The VIP Enclosure, sponsored by Rathbones, invites visitors to a ‘Gentlemen Sunday Lunch’, with none other than Vinnie Jones, grounds keeper Geoff Seacombe from the series, joining. A perfect excuse to get out your best shooting tailoring and enjoy the occasion. A great supporter of The Game Fair, shooting and countryside issues, Vinnie always has a ...

Sunday Luncheon With Vinnie Jones at The Game FairCharlotte Osborne2025-06-05T10:06:49+00:00

The Game Fair VIP Enclosure Goes Green | Rathbones

Charlotte Osborne2026-07-14T14:03:55+00:00

If you’re visiting the VIP Enclosure sponsored by Rathbones at The Game Fair this year, you may find the space feels strikingly familiar — and that’s no accident. For the second year running, Nature First will transform the enclosure into a beautiful, mature landscape filled with semi-mature trees. Here is a closer look at how they make it happen: by moving fully established trees into place. Creating Instant Parkland with Moved Trees Gone are the days when trees in the wrong place had to be sacrificed. Thanks to Nature First’s specialist machinery and expert team, trees can now be safely relocated ...

The Game Fair VIP Enclosure Goes Green | RathbonesCharlotte Osborne2026-07-14T14:03:55+00:00

Viking Continue Sponsorship of The Game Fair

Charlotte Osborne2025-05-27T10:39:26+00:00

May, 2025 – Ragley Hall, Warwickshire - The Game Fair is proud to announce its continued partnership with Viking. The event is taking place from July 25–27, 2025, at Ragley Hall. This marks another year of partnership between Viking and one of Britain's most celebrated countryside events. Viking is a global leader in experiential travel and offers river, ocean and expedition voyages on all seven continents. They share a deep appreciation for heritage, craftsmanship, and exploration; These values align seamlessly with the spirit of The Game Fair, making this collaboration a natural fit. Wendy Atkin-Smith, Managing Director of Viking UK, ...

Viking Continue Sponsorship of The Game FairCharlotte Osborne2025-05-27T10:39:26+00:00

Game Fair 2025 Recipes | Mark Lloyd & Eva Humphries

Charlotte Osborne2026-07-14T13:24:33+00:00

The Game Fair is always a great destination for those with a keen interest in the culinary arts and the BASC Wild Food Theatre at The Game Fair 2025 (Ragley Hall, July 25-27) promises to be an unmissable experience again. Throughout the event, Britain’s top game chefs will showcase their talents in live cookery demonstrations, providing valuable tips and revealing the secrets behind their signature dishes. But it’s not just about cooking, it’s an exploration of food provenance, sustainability, and the art of using nature’s ingredients, with insights from chefs who hunt, fish, shoot and forage. Mark Lloyd and Eva ...

Game Fair 2025 Recipes | Mark Lloyd & Eva HumphriesCharlotte Osborne2026-07-14T13:24:33+00:00

World Champion Boyd Exell to Headline the Main Arena at The Game Fair 2025

Charlotte Osborne2025-03-31T11:42:28+00:00

We are beyond excited to announce that Boyd Exell – seven-time Four-in-Hand World Champion and ten-time FEI World Cup Driving Champion – will headline the Main Arena at The Game Fair 2025! Widely regarded as the greatest carriage driver of all time, Boyd Exell brings a level of skill, speed, and horsemanship that is simply unmatched. Visitors to The Game Fair can look forward to awe-inspiring live demonstrations as Boyd showcases the precision and power of four-in-hand carriage driving at its very best. Boyd’s journey began in Australia at the age of six, when a schoolteacher introduced him to ...

World Champion Boyd Exell to Headline the Main Arena at The Game Fair 2025Charlotte Osborne2025-03-31T11:42:28+00:00

Alpha Dog Food Announce Official Partnership With The Game Fair

Charlotte Osborne2025-03-31T11:36:28+00:00

Alpha, a British brand renowned for its commitment to offering great value, high-quality food for dogs who aren’t afraid to get their paws dirty, is thrilled to announce its official partnership with The Game Fair, Ragley Hall, Warwickshire (25-27 July 2025). This partnership underscores Alpha’s dedication to supporting working dogs, breeders and the broader canine community. Alpha is formulated to provide optimal nutrition for working dogs, ensuring they receive the energy and sustenance required for peak performance. The brand's philosophy, "Proper food, for proper dogs," reflects its commitment to delivering high-quality, locally sourced food that dogs love, at a price ...

Alpha Dog Food Announce Official Partnership With The Game FairCharlotte Osborne2025-03-31T11:36:28+00:00

Two TV Stars Lined Up to Host the VIP Enclosure at The Game Fair

Charlotte Osborne2025-03-12T16:44:13+00:00

Jimmy Doherty, Broadcaster, Farmer and Founder of Jimmy’s Farm and Wildlife Park will be showcasing his dedication to British farming and food when he hosts the VIP Enclosure, sponsored by Rathbones at The Game Fair, to be held at Ragley Hall, 25-27 July. Jimmy will lead on designing the menu which will include ingredients grown locally to the venue and celebrate the huge variety the British countryside has to offer. Alongside him, keeping an eye on the drinks, is Merlin Griffiths, returning to The Game Fair again as our favourite mixologist. Featuring cocktails sponsored by R.M. Williams, Merlin will be ...

Two TV Stars Lined Up to Host the VIP Enclosure at The Game FairCharlotte Osborne2025-03-12T16:44:13+00:00

A Celebration of The Great British Countryside

Charlotte Osborne2025-04-02T09:54:38+00:00

The Game Fair at Ragley Hall embodies the essence of the great British countryside, offering a rich mix of shooting, gun making, land management, agritourism, fishing, falconry, working dogs, and much more. Take a seat and watch some of Britain’s most beloved chefs in the BASC Wild Food Kitchen or wander through the rows of Totally Food to explore a variety of local produce and artisan foods. Watch the UK’s top gundogs go head-to-head in The Home International Team Competition. This highly contested event, held annually since 1969, has long been the centrepiece of the gundog activities at The Game ...

A Celebration of The Great British CountrysideCharlotte Osborne2025-04-02T09:54:38+00:00

A Feast to Remember: How to Cook the Perfect Christmas Goose

Charlotte Osborne2025-04-02T09:58:43+00:00

When it comes to a memorable Christmas dinner, few dishes rival the grandeur of a roasted goose. This traditional centerpiece has adorned our yuletide tables for centuries, and offers a rich, tasty alternative to that brattish newcomer turkey. Cooking a goose takes a little bit more work, but it will reward you by becoming the succulent star of your festive feast. Here's your step-by-step guide to preparing the best Christmas goose with hints and tips from some of your favourite Game Fair chefs… Why Goose? The goose holds a special place in culinary history and has been a ...

A Feast to Remember: How to Cook the Perfect Christmas GooseCharlotte Osborne2025-04-02T09:58:43+00:00

Five heartwarming Christmas Cocktails

Charlotte Osborne2025-04-02T09:58:36+00:00

By Steve Faragher We asked our friends to recommend some good cocktails for Christmas, and chef Tim Maddams came back with an encyclopedia (well, three). Squerryes had a recommendation for us, which we’ve tried and tested and found to be most agreeable, and we’ve offered up one of our own favourites… 1. Gin-moncello Tim writes: “OK, this is a flip – I normally make my own Limoncello as a drink for after supper whenever I have lemons and make say curd or whatever, I use the spent lemon husks, combined with sugar and gin and macerate for a day or ...

Five heartwarming Christmas CocktailsCharlotte Osborne2025-04-02T09:58:36+00:00

Game Fair Top Ten Christmas Gifts 2024

Charlotte Osborne2025-04-02T09:58:28+00:00

It’s always a struggle to find the perfect gift, but our handy Christmas Shopping guide has a range of ideas that come personally recommended by the Game Fair team, exemplifying the quality and craftsmanship we know you value. 1. Membership of Squerryes Cost from £408 (including 12 bottles of Squerryes wine) Membership at Squerryes is more than just a wine club, it's getting a step closer to The Squerryes Estate. As well as members’ rates on multi award winning wine, discounts in the two AA rosette restaurant, the Tasting Bar, Estate Deli and Cellar Door, members also get ...

Game Fair Top Ten Christmas Gifts 2024Charlotte Osborne2025-04-02T09:58:28+00:00

A Boxing Day Tradition, Perfect Canapés and Squerryes Wine

Charlotte Osborne2026-07-14T13:43:10+00:00

By Steve Faragher Boxing Day is steeped in tradition, particularly for those who love the crisp winter air and the timeless camaraderie of the annual hunt meet or shoot. It’s a quintessentially British affair, combining pageantry, community and a dash of indulgence. The tradition harks back to the Victorian era, when Boxing Day marked a day of charity, sport, and festivity and the Boxing Day get together remains a cherished cultural moment, capturing the spirit of a rural Britain rooted in history and ritual. This year, elevate your post-meet celebrations with perfect canapés and the elegant sparkle of Squerryes wine. ...

A Boxing Day Tradition, Perfect Canapés and Squerryes WineCharlotte Osborne2026-07-14T13:43:10+00:00

Christmas Dog Gift Guide 2024

Charlotte Osborne2025-11-10T14:48:45+00:00

By Steve Faragher. DATE*** Christmas in the countryside is a magical time, filled with snow-covered fields, roaring fireplaces, and the warm companionship of our furry best friends. Dogs aren’t just pets—they’re family members, work partners, and loyal guardians of the land and they deserve a little Christmas cheer too. Finding the perfect gift for your hardworking or adventure-loving canine can make this season extra special. Our Dog Christmas Gift Guide is here to inspire you. We've curated thoughtful, high-quality options tailored to rural lifestyles, ensuring both you and your four-legged companion have a tail-wagging holiday. 1. ...

Christmas Dog Gift Guide 2024Charlotte Osborne2025-11-10T14:48:45+00:00

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