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David Tomlinson finds the Cavalier King Charles Spaniel delightfully active – although it was bred to be a lapdog.A while back I interviewed a gundog breeder and trainer with a passion for Cavalier King Charles Spaniels. He assured …Continue reading »

This 'glorious playground' is as much a paradise for outdoor enthusiasts as it was when it first opened its doors 100 years ago, says Alexandra Henton The Gleneagles Hotel I spent our first dawn at The Gleneagles Hotel sodden, semi-sheltering under dripping trees as I prayed that the puppy …Continue reading »

From lifting the Cowdray Gold Cup last year to making his debut as England captain, life is good for the latest Beresford polo protégé, discovers Madeleine SilverTommy Beresford It’s mid-morning on a blustery early summer’s day, and all six foot five inches of Tommy Beresford is thundering towards …Continue reading »

Convoys of Christmas cheer light up Britain's villages as the Christmas tractor runs descend, raising funds for charity and putting farmers at the heart of their communities, writes Janet Menzies As we all know, the first Christmas tractor run was Santa Claus with his nine-deer-power sleigh on 24 December. Nowadays …Continue reading »

Knowing how to freeze game correctly is key to serving up delicious recipes, months after the season has ended. Here is what you need to know. We asked chef Philippa Davis for her top tip on freezing game. She said: “This applies to anything you freeze …Continue reading »

If time is short and stir-up Sunday has passed you by, here's our list of the best Christmas puddings. No stirring required.Here’s our round-up of what we think are the best Christmas puddings around.  However, if you want to offer an …Continue reading »

Eat what you shoot. Here are The Field's top 10 best pheasant recipes, which will take you through from the start to the end of the season.The Field's top 10 best pheasant recipes will ensure your brace never bores on the plate

The best Christmas canapé recipes are easy to make, look impressive and wow on flavour. Here they are...Stilton and walnut sables with stilton mousse and cranberryThe best Christmas canapé recipes are those that don’t require complicated preparation, equipment you can’t spell, let alone source, or …Continue reading »

Because Christmas pudding isn't everyone's favouriteThis chocolate mousse will add a decadent final flourish to the festive feast.Follow The Field’s recipes for the best alternatives to Christmas pudding. With boozy brownies, a fruitcake from the WI and …Continue reading »

If you have young guns to buy for this year, look no further than The Field's Christmas gift guide for children for the perfect presentIf you’re short on ideas on what to buy the young guns this year, worry not. The Field‘s Christmas gift …Continue reading »