About lily matthews

This author has not yet filled in any details.
So far lily matthews has created 3 blog entries.
  • Blenheim Palace

The Game Fair Returns to Blenheim Palace for Its 69th Anniversary | 23–25 July 2027

2026-08-05T15:39:19+00:00

Britain's greatest celebration of the countryside returns to Blenheim Palace from Friday 23 July to Sunday 25 July 2027. The Game Fair is delighted to announce that Britain's largest and most prestigious celebration of the countryside will return to the magnificent grounds of Blenheim Palace from Friday 23 July to Sunday 25 July 2027, as the event celebrates its 69th Anniversary. Returning to one of its most successful and popular homes, The Game Fair 2027 promises to be the largest and most ambitious edition of the event in recent history, building on the remarkable resurgence in popularity that has seen ...

The Game Fair Returns to Blenheim Palace for Its 69th Anniversary | 23–25 July 20272026-08-05T15:39:19+00:00
  • Di Stevens

The Art of Gundog Commentary with Di Stevens | The Game Fair

2026-08-03T15:23:19+00:00

The Art of Gundog Commentary Gundog Arena commentator Di Stevens explains how decades of competitive experience help her turn elite dog skills into human stories for the public   Q. How did you first make the transition from judging to commentating? Di Stevens (DS): I'm extremely lucky to find myself in the fortunate position, after 30 years in the sport, to be able to commentate, judge and compete at every level of it. Of course, it's a “ladder of experience” as such. First comes competing and proving your ability to train and handle a dog. Next comes judging, so you take ...

The Art of Gundog Commentary with Di Stevens | The Game Fair2026-08-03T15:23:19+00:00
  • David Latham gundog training

David Latham on Gundog Training | The Game Fair

2026-08-03T15:10:00+00:00

Former Team England gundog captain David Latham reflects on his time competing at The Game Fair and what it takes to get to the top and stay there   Q: You remain one of the most respected trainers in the world. After retiring from the England captaincy in 2025, and looking back at that final victory at the Game Fair, was it the perfect ending? David Latham (DL): It was a big decision to walk away because the Game Fair was such a massive part of my life. To get there, and then be asked to be captain by John Halstead, ...

David Latham on Gundog Training | The Game Fair2026-08-03T15:10:00+00:00
Go to Top