The Country Food Trust, this year’s official charity partner for The Game Fair at Ragley Hall, at the end of July, raised a total of £7,500 during the event. The team reported a fantastic weekend at the show, meeting old and new faces and would like to extend their thanks to The Game Fair, Ragley Hall, HRH Princess Anne and the Trust’s patrons Phil Spencer, Mike Robinson and Adam Henson. With special thanks to all the organisations who generously donated a share of their income over the weekend on point of purchase, including Rosemullion Distillery, Jack ...

Switch the wellies for deck shoes and see what’s in store Taking place from 16-25 September, the Southampton International Boat Show, is the biggest marine showcase in the UK and one of Europe’s largest on-water events. Whether you’re a complete novice dipping your toes in for the first time or a seasoned pro looking for the latest kit or even a new boat, with hundreds of exhibitors, over 650 craft on display, a purpose-built marina, a whole host of attractions, a brand-new VIP experience and the best of all things marine, the show really has something ...

The Country Food Trust – the official charity of The Game Fair for the past two years – has appointed Harriett Priest as an ambassador and events manager. Harriett grew up in Wiltshire, where game shooting and attending equestrian events were a big part of her life. They are still sports which she holds close to her heart however, since moving to London two years ago, they haven’t been too readily available. Harriett has been in the event sector for over 15 years, much of her experience has been with large scale, outdoor live events, which ...

The game meat campaign EatWild has moved to another level following a successful stint at The Game Fair at Ragley Hall, Warwickshire, unveiling its own online shop to allow people to try game in their own homes. Hundreds of people from all walks of life swarmed the British Game Assurance (BGA) stand at the event at the end of July, where the EatWild team were cooking up free samples, handing out recipe books and getting the public excited to back British game. EatWild is the BGA’s public-facing campaign for game, where all references to shooting are ...

Fairfax & Favor and Le Chameau forge ‘L’Alliance’ at Game Fair Two of Britain’s iconic country brands, Fairfax & Favor and Le Chameau, unveiled their L’Alliance boot collaboration to a packed stand at this year’s Game Fair at Ragley Hall. Invited media and guests – fuelled by cocktails from 12Keys and sustainably sourced seasonal game canapes by Cocotte – welcomed the boot, which is a combination of each brand’s most signature designs, the Regina and the Chasseur. Among the VIPs and industry influencers attending were Adam Henson, JB Gill, Aly Vance, Tom Payne and Ben Randall. Since the launch at The ...

Last weekend saw the official relaunch of The Shotgun & Chelsea Bun Club at The Game Fair. The next chapter of the ladies’ clay shooting club was celebrated by BASC, who hosted a drinks reception to raise awareness of ladies shooting and celebrate the relaunch of this much loved club and its plans for the future. The S&CBC is now under the new ownership of Georgina Roberts, Olympic Trap Shooter representing Wales and Great Britain, and the relaunch has been a pivotal moment for the club. During the reception, Georgina demonstrated why ladies shooting is so ...

On Friday the 29th of July shooting website GunsOnPegs celebrated the launch of its new open publishing platform, The Game Card, by welcoming writers and content creators from across the shooting community - both established and those starting out - for Bloody Marys and venison breakfast buns. The Game Card, a magazine app with a difference, was launched to GunsOnPegs users earlier in the year, has enjoyed significant growth, said Managing Director Chris Horne, who went on to explain that the most exciting outcome from the first few months has been the sky-high engagement rates, with ...

The BASC honours and awards presentation took centre stage on day two of The Game Fair at Ragley Hall yesterday. Heading the line-up was the Lytham and District Wildfowlers Association, who received the Stanley Duncan Conservation Trophy. The award is presented annually by BASC to reflect the contribution of a BASC club, group of members or individual who undertake outstanding conservation work. James Green, BASC’s head of wildfowling, said the club had provided highly valued support to BASC, particularly the wildfowling department, by assisting with the development and delivery of a series of Natural England (NE) ...

The sound of shotguns rang out across Ragley Hall in Warwickshire on Friday morning for the opening ceremony of the 63rd year of The Game Fair. The annual gun salute was led by film star Vinnie Jones and other notable luminaries from the world of country pursuits and used as an opportunity to thank the Marques of Hertford for lending his estate to the landmark event. Later in the day The Princess Royal flew in to enjoy a tour of the show spending time with British Association for Shooting & Conservation before presenting the inaugural Prince ...

Her Royal Highness The Princess Royal visited the BASC stand at the Game Fair today (Friday 29 July) and presented two new awards to commemorate her father the Duke of Edinburgh’s 53-year patronage of BASC. BASC chief executive Ian Bell said: “It was absolutely wonderful to welcome The Princess Royal to the BASC stand today to present the awards. The Duke of Edinburgh was BASC’s patron for more than half a century. He exemplified the ideals of shooting and conservation and keenly understood the importance of a strong relationship between the two. We felt it only right ...

Thackray Brown offers a sustainable alternative to the luxury hamper. bringing you premium fare, handpicked from the best independent producers in Britain. From regional classics to award-winning innovations, provenance, quality & taste are at the heart of what they do. From Borough Market to the Orkney islands, they source exclusively from thoughtful producers who all share a level of passion, expertise and attention to detail that means their hampers deliver the most memorable food experience. As a modern hamper company with a 21st century ethos, Thackray Brown uses ethical British packaging for their hampers of either ...

Governments in the UK and overseas can cause major damage to shooting and conservation – despite those who shoot benefiting the environment through conservation work and pest control. We want the government to work with those who shoot – not against us. That’s why we’re backing the FACE petition. We’ll deliver the UK signatures to the government – and we’re already seeing changes in the way shooting is treated by politicians as the petition tops 60,000 signatures. So, if you’re passionate about your shooting please do two things: • Sign the petition here. • Please forward ...

Selena Barr explores why The Game Fair is a national treasure and everyone should attend at least once. The Game Fair – the largest, tweediest, doggiest, most immersive, comprehensive and joyous countryside festival in the world. This year it will be held at Ragley Hall in Warwickshire from Friday 29 to Sunday 31 July. If you have never been before, the three-day event is a British institution and a must-attend diary fixture that brings together not only rural folk but the town too. Dubbed ‘Glastonbury for the green welly brigade’ it provides a unique insight into country ...

BGA are going to be at The Game Fair 2022 at Ragley Hall this Friday 29th – Sunday 31st July. Please come and say hello - we will be ready and waiting to see you at stand H057. There will be a wealth of BGA activity and opportunities on offer… Firstly, don’t miss Dylan and Louisa’s gun salute in the main arena, which sets off The Game Fair with a bang. We are then welcoming our Advisory Committee to our stand from 9.30-11.00am on Friday morning and we invite you to come and meet them in ...

'Handmade By H' is the brainchild of 23 year old Harry Harrison, whose passion for textiles began while he was still at school, and grows with every unique (and often bespoke) piece he makes. Like his Granny Harrison - a pretty cool crafter herself - Harry's a dyed in the wool animal lover, running his own little smallholding with cows, sheep, horses, dogs and a ferocious but loveable pair of geese he hatched and reared himself. Not surprisingly, the pieces he makes have a rural theme, worked in natural fabrics, earthy materials and countryside colours, and ...

This Game Fair celebrates the British countryside and the working gundogs that help keep it running. The Ladies Working Dog Group community consists of female dog handlers from all over the world. They are excited to help game fair attendees show off their skills and educate others about the importance of working dogs. The Ladies Working Dog Group was formed in 2016 and comprises women who work with dogs in various ways, including gundog trainers, breeders, handlers, and owners. With over 6500 members and followers, the LWDG helps ladies succeed with their gundog breeds through various ...

Raise the Game, launched in summer 2018 in response to concern for the health and wellbeing of those in the gamekeeping community, is this year celebrating four years of going strong. The partnership brings together key organisations from across the fieldsports sector to work with the Gamekeepers’ Welfare Trust. A key success from Raise the Game is the STAG course. Developed by the GWT and award-winning IED Training Solutions, STAG looks at leadership, career pathways, resilience, and coping strategies. The former Royal Marines-turned-trainers drew on their experiences to address common themes between the two professions including family ...

Join one of the UK’s leading Night Vision and Thermal Imaging Specialists at The Game Fair on Gunmakers Row presented by Pulsar Stand J017 to see the latest in thermal imaging, night vision and more. Scott Country International will be showcasing lots of new products including the new Pulsar Thermion 2 XP50 PRO Thermal Riflescope, the all new HIK Micro Gryphon GQ50 Pro and the stunning Infiray Tube TH50 as well as the incredible £599.99 Sightmark Wraith 4K Ultra Visit the team at The Game Fair for their exclusive show deals and award winning customer service ...

London gunmaker John Rigby & Co. is set to exhibit at The Game Fair at Ragley Hall in Warwickshire from 29 July to 31 July 2022 on Gunmakers’ Row on stand J266 in its iconic safari tent. Visitors to the booth will be able to view an impressive display of Rigby rifles including the Rising Bite double rifle, fully bespoke London Bests, award-winning Big Game rifles and some special edition Highland Stalkers, including the W.D.M Bell, Adventurer and Keep Calm and Carry On rifles. Rigby’s limited edition art collection, created by our talented in-house engravers, will ...