Whisky 1901, a leader whisky cask investments, has partnered with The Game Fair. As part of this collaboration, Whisky 1901 will taking part in presentations, panel discussions, and advisory activities throughout the event. From sharing insights on the whisky investment market to providing guidance on building balanced portfolios, Whisky 1901 experts will offer invaluable advice. Game Fair visitors will have the opportunity to indulge in whisky tastings, where they can savour the rich flavours and complexities of premium whiskies. Moreover, attendees will be invited to discover ten authentic serving windows, each intricately designed to pay homage to the wine windows of ...

Over 800 trade stands representing country fashion, equipment, food, sporting equipment and vehicles will be at The Game Fair and trading with a huge number of expected visitors. Managing Director of The Game Fair, James Gower says: “Purchases made at The Game Fair and following it are in the millions and so many areas of the rural and local economy benefit.” Roy Cox, Managing Director of the Blenheim Palace Estate comments on the impact the event will have on the local surrounding area: “There are very few other activities which can support the local economy in the way that large events ...

Fancy a change for 2024? Are you a qualified shooting instructor? Do you have experience in sales? The Oxford Gun Company is seeking a highly motivated individual to join the team to grow the business across sales and other activities. Requirements The successful applicant will have a good understanding of country sports including; guns, clothing, shooting products and will have experience running clay and game shoots, across different disciplines. Responsibilities • Selling within our shop, including sales of clothing, accessories and guns. • Handling customer enquiries, both in person and on phone/email. • Shooting instruction • Working on the shooting grounds ...

Done your Christmas shopping yet? Fear not, here's a list of comprehensive ideas to help you along, with gifts you can buy now from the comfort of your armchair. All have been chosen to have special appeal to the type of people who love attending The Game Fair. 1. For the equestrienne/dog walker/gardener A waxed cotton, handmade riding or walking skirt from Nouvelle Habit (shown above). An elegant and comfortable alternative to waterproof trousers, these skirts will keep the wearer warm, dry and looking chic. Gift vouchers from £50. 2. For the country girl who loves the classics. How about a ...

With rising fuel prices, thieves are targeting rural properties and businesses for valuable oil. A 1,000-litre tank can be drained within minutes and a tank that’s not properly protected will make an easy target for thieves looking to make some quick money. Fuel thieves traditionally target farms during the longer winter nights as the extended cover of darkness gives them more opportunities to get away with the theft unnoticed. These criminals often use just a basic tube to siphon away the fuel but more sophisticated apparatuses – such as pumping systems – have been reported by police. With some tanks costing ...

The Amazon show "Clarkson's Farm" has proven a hit with the general public. Series three is about to hit our screens and it has just been announced that a series four has been commissioned. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Prime Video UK & IE (@primevideouk) Farming as it really is In addition to the general public, farmers themselves have applauded the TV series for showing farming as it really is. Farmer and author James Rebanks has been quoted as saying that Clarkson has “done more for farmers in one series of Clarkson’s Farm than Countryfile achieved in 30 ...

The Royal Mint, the UK’s oldest company and official maker of British coins, will be sponsoring the LAPADA Pavilion at The Game Fair this summer. Promising to be an unforgettable celebration of the British countryside, this year’s event takes place from Friday 28 July to Sunday 30 July in the stunning surroundings of Ragley Hall in Warwickshire. The LAPADA Pavilion will showcase a stunning collection of antiques, art, and design from some of the world's leading dealers. A popular attraction at the event since its addition in 2021,the LAPADA Pavilion offers visitors the chance to browse ...

Gundog training expert Sporting Saint is one of a very select band of distributors for the new ACME Alpha dog whistle. ACME are widely regarded as the makers of some of the finest dog whistles in the world and the Alpha has been developed over four years, in collaboration with world champion trainers. The patented sound chamber is said to offer a more efficient use of air, meaning a brighter sounds which results in better command and a more responsive dog, both close-to and over distance. These all-new designs are effortless to blow and, because of ...

Tackle giant Shimano will be giving anglers the chance to put their wits against some seriously big fish at the Get Into Fishing area at The Game Fair this summer. Visitors to the lakeside setting at Ragley Hall will not only be able to see some of Shimano’s cool rods and reels but will also have the chance to try out its amazing fishing simulator and battle it out with their choice of fish using Shimano kit. Shimano ambassadors will also be on hand throughout the weekend on the firm’s fully kitted out trailer to offer ...

This year’s (2023) Eat Game Awards winners have been crowned at a glittering dinner and ceremony in London. The awards marked the culmination of a national search to find businesses and individuals championing the use of British wild game. More than 11,000 votes were cast by the public, with the shortlisted businesses and individuals in each category going forward to be reviewed by a panel of expert judges. The awards are organised and run by the British Association for Shooting and Conservation’s (BASC) Eat Game initiative, which promotes the nutrition, taste and sustainability benefits of British wild game. ...

The first Castaway fishing and support event of 2023 has been scheduled and men who have experienced prostrate cancer are being invited to take part. Led by world renowned fly fisherman and Game Fair favourite Charles Jardine and delivered by the Fishing for Schools coaches, the event will take place at the Sportfish Game Fishing Centre at Theale near Reading on Sunday, June 11th. The first event of the year is open to men who have experienced prostate cancer and will offer an introduction to fishing and the wellbeing benefits of the countryside, in a fun and supportive ...

A partnership between top outdoor retailer Farlows and the Game & Wildlife Conservation Trust will see members enjoying discounts plus great prizes in some of the organisation’s events. Farlows will offer GWCT members an exclusive 10 per cent discount to use online at Farlows.co.uk on full-price products. In addition the company will be offering prizes for two of the trust’s integral events – a shooting vest for its London Clay Day on June 8th and a £100 voucher and out-of-hours shopping experience in Farlows’ prestigious Pall Mall flagship store for the Annual London Ball on November ...

Capturing the best image of our dogs is always difficult but help is at hand through expert dog photographer Heather Woodward. In advance of her appearance at this year’s Game Fair at Ragley Hall, Trade News caught up with Heather to find out more about her specialist business. TGF: This sounds like an amazing job. How and why did you get started? Heather: It really is! I was completely blown away by a Canadian photographer who was using their photography talent to highlight rescue dogs in need of homes, that’s when I realised it was a ...

British Game Assurance has publicly thanked the shooting community for their invaluable support as over £136,000 of levy is raised from the 2022/23 season. The voluntary levy is how guns can contribute to the marketing of every game bird. These contributions, large and small, have allowed BGA to take enormous strides in the promotion and development of the game meat market. Although 2022 saw a third cycle of anxiety across the shooting and food business worlds in which BGA operates – from post-pandemic and war-related shortages of feed, diesel, gas, labour, and ammunition to avian influenza ...

Game Fair clay line provider E J Churchill has unveiled details of a special package with top chef Ruth Hansom at the Swinton Estate, where it hosts a shooting school and ground. Ruth is the executive chef of Samuel’s Restaurant on the Swinton Estate and the deal includes fabulous overnight stay, seven-course tasting menu, breakfast and much more. Not only a Roux Scholarship finalist and winner of a Caterer Acorn Award, Ruth is a familiar face on the small screen as finalist of the Great British Menu and regular appearances on James Martin’s Saturday Morning and Saturday ...

A Welsh springer spaniel has been crowned overall winner of the British Association for Shooting and Conservation (BASC) Gamekeepers’ classes at Crufts 2023. River, or Bowdonia Moon River JW to give her her full name, is owned by underkeeper Peri Burchmore from Peterborough in Cambridgeshire. With entries to the BASC gamekeeper and other gundog handler classes up by almost 20 per cent this year, the event was hotly contested. The top individual dogs owned by gamekeepers went head-to-head in a final show in the main arena, with Peri and River beating off competition from five other ...

Paul Whitehouse, the star of hit TV series Gone Fishing, alongside key brands like Shimano, Rapala, Dynamite Baits, YETI and many more will be in attendance at this summer’s Get Into Fishing at The Game Fair event. Paul will swap river for restaurant this summer as he hosts Sunday lunch at The Game Fair, held from July 28th to 30th at Ragley Hall in Warwickshire. He follows popular TV chef James Martin, who will once again look after diners on the Friday and Saturday. Paul will spend the entire day mingling with diners and meeting visitors, ...