Helping hot dogs chill out

From cool coats to clippers, there are a whole host of ways to keep your canine companion comfortable as the summer heat intensifies, says David Tomlinson

Art in the field

Sculpting his wild subjects from life, Fred Gordon is breaking new ground in bronze, says Janet Menzies

How to canapé

A summer celebration is nothing without these tiny works of art. Devised by the country's best canapé cooks, they are just the thing to make your party swing

Ginger-beer childhoods

Summer holidays filled with outdoor adventures are the perfect way to foster a love of the countryside and a lifetime enthusiasm for the field

Glamour, intelligence and drive as standard

Retrieving birds with pace, energy and undeniable elan, these sporting poodles are winning over even traditional gundog breed enthusiasts

The cycle begins

Though it may lie forgotten for much of the year, the kennel bicycle is indispensable in summer when hound exercise gets under way

Turning the tide on the Tyne

The industrial age brought prosperity to Newcastle but at great cost to the Tyne and its salmon. Today its waters are a haven for fish and anglers alike

En garde: a guide to fencing

Not just a clash of swords and some fancy footwork, this ancient sport is an art form that demands agility, discipline and control

Who was Baron Pierre de Coubertin?

It was a diminutive, 19th-century French aristocrat, Baron Pierre de Coubertin (pictured, left), who came up with the idea of reviving the Olympic Games while studying in Paris. He was a sporting sort himself, and had also long despaired of what he perceived as French degeneracy; his country had been humiliated by the loss of the Franco-Prussian War and he attributed this to his countrymen's lack of moral fibre.

A gold-medal guide to Olympic shooting

Everything you need to know, from history, disciplines, rules and regulations to the British sportsmen and women striving for glory

The journey begins

Introducing youngsters to shooting is a privilege but one that carries great responsibility, particularly when it comes to choosing the right gun

Game Fair form guide

The Field's essential insight into what to do and what not to miss at the show of the season, this year taking place at Blenheim Palace

A sweet-pea Summer

Sweet peas are enjoying an Instagram moment’ but to appreciate fully these charming flowers one must hasten back to the real world, says Ursula Buchan

Top sporting stays

Effortlessly smart and with superb shooting and fishing on the doorstep, these British hotels are the perfect base for fieldsports enthusiasts, says Madeleine Silver

Tradition with a twist

Showcasing the finest British produce from honey, beer and butter to game and venison, this month’s trio of dishes truly encapsulate the taste of Britain, says Philippa Davis

Daylesford

Organic farming at its finest

The best of British breeds

When it comes to developing and establishing the world’s most popular gundog breeds, Britain has a lot to be proud of, says David Tomlinson

Ping and you're winning

An email alert for burgonets coming to auction draws Roger Field’s attention to a promising lot. Meanwhile, a sale from novelist John le Carré’s estate temporarily raises an eyebrow

Saving the queen of flowers

Trailing clouds of glory into your garden, historic roses are as vital a part of British heritage as a Gainsborough painting and must be preserved

Long live the sporting pub

Not just a place to drink, the right kind of country pub is a beacon for fieldsports enthusiasts. The Star Inn in Harome is one such spot

The sole survivors

An increasingly casual attitude to what we wear has given rise to the so-called dress sneaker’ but proper gentlemen's shoes will never go out of fashion

A win in the willow

The cricket bat industry is steeped in tradition yet must move with the times to meet demand, opening a lucrative door for landowners in the process

Banging the drum for a great British breed

From warhorse to workhorse to show horse to riding horse, the mighty Shire has come full circle and its future looks bright

A pure delight: the Old English hound

Tough, tenacious and with an illustrious pedigree, this once out-of-favour hound is enjoying a revival as modern packs come to appreciate the qualities of Old English breeding

Millions of years in the making

The story of England’s chalkstreams stretches back to before the dinosaurs.” Now one of the iconic denizens of this rare habitat is on the brink of extinction Fe

"It was wonderfully Lone D-Day: 80th anniversary

Remembering Lawrence Burn, the last veteran of the regiment that spearheaded the Normandy landings at Sword Beach on 6 June 1944

The apple of your eye

With scores to choose from in the UK, there is a delicious apple variety for everyone - and now is the ideal time to start thinking about planting one

Art in the field

Being able to study her subjects as she races alongside them has informed Belinda Sillars work, as she explains to Janet Menzies

A silvered sword from the Saxon armoury

With weaponry from the electoral court, the more silver on show, the higher the rank of the owner

Nicole Moore

The Shooting Girl With An Afro blogger explains her passion for fieldsports and outlines the importance of sharing skills and knowledge with newcomers