https://www.youtube.com/shorts/gJyREr-gOK8 Walk into the VIP Enclosure sponsored by Investec Wealth & Investment (UK) at The Game Fair and you'll see that the space has been transformed into a lush and inviting environment, thanks to the work of Nature First. An award-winning and sustainable business, Nature First sources, supplies, plants, and moves semi-mature trees, mature hedging, and topiary. Contribution to The Game Fair The Game Fair is known for celebrating the British countryside and rural life. By decorating the Enclosure with semi-mature trees, Nature First has created a serene and picturesque setting, creating  a natural, forest-like ambiance, allowing guests to relax ...

We are delighted to have partnered with Debrett's this year. Debrett's is a renowned authority on etiquette, social skills, and manners in Britain, with a history dating back to 1769. Originally established as a publisher of peerage guides, Debrett's has since evolved into a comprehensive resource on British aristocracy and contemporary social etiquette. The company offers advice on a wide range of topics, from traditional courtship and modern dating to business etiquette and communication skills. Debrett's publications, including the iconic "Debrett's Peerage & Baronetage," serve as definitive guides to the British aristocracy, detailing the lineage and heraldry of the country's noble ...

Outdoorsy, reasonably athletic, a fresh healthy complexion, patient, energetic, dog-loving and well-dressed when the occasion merits - fieldsports fans have a lot to recommend them, particularly if you're looking for a partner. So with Valentine's Day fast approaching, we asked a few country sorts why they would recommend dating a fieldsports type. Here's what they said: Foodies Will Pocklington, of Schöffel Country and Le Chameau advised: “Country types are well placed to source a range of wild foods – from venison and pigeon to wild garlic and puffballs.” Louisa Clutterbuck, CEO of Eat Wild says: “Date a good Shot and you’ll ...

There's something very cool about being able to draw a bow and hit a target accurately. And it's been a highly admired skill for a long while. Archery is an age-old sport, featuring on cave paintings, in Egyptian hieroglyphics, the Bayeux Tapestry, the ancient Greek Olympics and in modern times, at The Game Fair. (Visit our archery section here.)     View this post on Instagram   A post shared by Ariesfilms (@ariesfilms.s) Try your hand at archery One of the things people love about The Game Fair is the opportunity it offers to try new pastimes and archery is certainly ...

"As a boy we had hedgehogs everywhere, ground nesting birds ..." So what has happened? Why are hedgehogs in decline and some of the birds we used to hear so much? To get the answer, you have to listen to somebody who works on the land. Gareth Wyn Jones works on the family hill farm in Wales, where the land has been cultivated for the past 375 years. The farm currently has 4000 head of ewe and 300 head of cattle. He says: "We're all under threat, our way of life is under threat and we need to fight back.... Nobody ...

In 1958 Harold Macmillan was Prime Minister, the first Paddington Bear book was published, the parking meter was launched and the first-ever Game Fair was held at Stetchworth Park, Newmarket. If you'd been a member of the CLA (Country Landowners' Association), entry to the Game Fair would have been free, otherwise adults would have paid 2/6,  children under 14,  1/3. You'd have paid 5/- to park your car if you had one, but in any case the Eastern Counties Omnibus Company was running special buses from Newmarket. Useful facilities included a mobile post office with a public coin box. Trade stands ...

We asked a group of people why they come to The Game Fair and what they particularly like about it. Here's what they said. Anything sound familiar? "Catching up with friends" We talked to somebody who's being coming to the Game Fair for over 20 years and he said it was the perfect place to meet up with friends he'd been at agricultural college with. He said: "We're all so busy throughout the year, it's hard enough to get to speak, let alone meet up in person but the Game Fair is the one date that is sacrosanct. We all block ...

An icy sleep outside helped two Country Food Trust ambassadors raise almost £2,000 while also raising awareness of those struggling to afford food. Sophie Green and Henry Rossiter, wanted to bring the issue of how many people are struggling with food poverty and hit on the idea of sleeping outside to raise donations for the CFT, which is The Game Fair’s official charity again this year. The charity was set up back in 2015 to raise funds to provide nutritious, game-based meals to feed those in need. With temperatures of up to -4 degrees Celsius, the ...

Whenever disruption afflicts the game meat sector, which seems to be a yearly occurrence at the moment, information flow is crucial to securing shooting's future. To that end, we are asking you to complete a super quick, 2 question survey. We know this season will be restricted by the impact of bird flu, but we need to know how badly. At BGA our mission is to Promote, Assure and Develop the game meat market, and that development has always meant improving the flow of information in our sector. Agriculture has information management down to a fine ...

A team from British Game Assurance have completed the famed Three Peaks Challenge, raising essential funds for the Gamekeepers’ Welfare Trust – Year of the Gamekeeper. Twenty-four hours after setting off to climb Ben Nevis, the BGA team completed the Three Peaks Challenge at the top of Snowdon. It was a very challenging journey, hindered by accidents and animals on the road, causing late night climbs with low visibility. Mass erosion of the paths of Snowdon due to over-use also put the team to the test on the final peak. The BGA team persisted, though, and ...

The fine art of fly tying will once again be in evidence in The Game Fair’s famous Fishing Village this summer. Fly-tying material specialist Veniard will be bringing its team of fly tying experts who will be busy throughout the weekend demonstrating their craft and offering help and advice to fly anglers. The ever-popular feature will be situated in one of the main runs of units along the side of the village, making it an integral part of the whole area. The Game Fair’s angling consultant, John Hunter, said: “I am delighted that Veniard and its ...

AS the temperatures start to plummet, many of us are stoking the fire or adjusting the thermostat to keep cosy. If your home is a country property, it might look biscuit-tin perfect but the reality is sometimes very different. Drafts, poor insulation and climbing fuel costs may be just some of the challenges rural dwellers are getting ready to grapple with this winter. The Gamekeepers’ Welfare Trust (GWT) is urging anyone in (or who has been in) a gamekeeping profession who may be concerned about coping with fuel costs to get in touch. Helen MJ Benson, Chief ...