The Sporting Lodge Journal
Your guide to expert advice and the latest updates in the world of country sports and outdoor activities.
Heritage Crafts Series Number 3: Traditional He...
For our latest instalment in the Heritage Crafts series, we spoke with Steven, the Devon Hedge Layer — a professional hedge layer since 2005 and a respected competitor on the...
Heritage Crafts Series Number 3: Traditional He...
For our latest instalment in the Heritage Crafts series, we spoke with Steven, the Devon Hedge Layer — a professional hedge layer since 2005 and a respected competitor on the...
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Heritage Crafts Series Number 2: Willow Growing...
For our latest Heritage Crafts Q&A, we spoke with Jenny Crisp — willow grower and basket maker with nearly four decades of experience working at the intersection of land, material...
Heritage Crafts Series Number 2: Willow Growing...
For our latest Heritage Crafts Q&A, we spoke with Jenny Crisp — willow grower and basket maker with nearly four decades of experience working at the intersection of land, material...
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Photographer of the Day: Brad Matthews
Tell us a bit about you and your background: My name’s Brad Matthews and I’m an Adventure & Travel photographer based in the heart of Robin Hood Country, Nottinghamshire. Growing...
Photographer of the Day: Brad Matthews
Tell us a bit about you and your background: My name’s Brad Matthews and I’m an Adventure & Travel photographer based in the heart of Robin Hood Country, Nottinghamshire. Growing...
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Catching Up With UK Photographer, Rupert Porpora
As advocates of the UK’s beautiful scenery and how the landscape effortlessly lends itself to image-making, here at The Sporting Lodge, we always keep an eye out for photographers that...
Catching Up With UK Photographer, Rupert Porpora
As advocates of the UK’s beautiful scenery and how the landscape effortlessly lends itself to image-making, here at The Sporting Lodge, we always keep an eye out for photographers that...
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Photographer of the Day: Paul Zizka
Tell us a bit about you and your background: I am a mountain landscape and adventure photographer based in Banff, Alberta. I grew up in Quebec City, made my way...
Photographer of the Day: Paul Zizka
Tell us a bit about you and your background: I am a mountain landscape and adventure photographer based in Banff, Alberta. I grew up in Quebec City, made my way...
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Photographer of the Day: Martin Rak
Tell us a bit about you and your background: I live and work in Prague, Czech Republic with my wife Tereza and little son Tom. Since childhood I have always...
Photographer of the Day: Martin Rak
Tell us a bit about you and your background: I live and work in Prague, Czech Republic with my wife Tereza and little son Tom. Since childhood I have always...
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Photographer of the Day: George Gunn
Tell us a bit about you and your background: My name is George Gunn, I grew up in the angmering park estate in West Sussex, it was the best childhood...
Photographer of the Day: George Gunn
Tell us a bit about you and your background: My name is George Gunn, I grew up in the angmering park estate in West Sussex, it was the best childhood...
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Photographer of the Day: Jack Harding
Tell us a bit about you and your background: I’m British, born in a small town in North Yorkshire and spent most of my childhood playing football or in nature....
Photographer of the Day: Jack Harding
Tell us a bit about you and your background: I’m British, born in a small town in North Yorkshire and spent most of my childhood playing football or in nature....
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Photographer of the Day: Marvin Walter
Tell us a bit about you and your background: Hi, I’m Marvin Walter, a 23 year old travel and adventure photographer and Instagram content creator (@marvin_walter) from Germany. I was...
Photographer of the Day: Marvin Walter
Tell us a bit about you and your background: Hi, I’m Marvin Walter, a 23 year old travel and adventure photographer and Instagram content creator (@marvin_walter) from Germany. I was...
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Photographer of the Day: Sage Stephens
Tell us a bit about you and your background: I’ve been taking photos for around 11 years. Being an artist is a driving passion in my life. I started by...
Photographer of the Day: Sage Stephens
Tell us a bit about you and your background: I’ve been taking photos for around 11 years. Being an artist is a driving passion in my life. I started by...
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The James Bradley-May Interview
Though scarcely out of his teens, James Bradley-Day is already a World Champion clay shooter and in high demand for his expert instructing services (via his business JBD Sporting). Impressed...
The James Bradley-May Interview
Though scarcely out of his teens, James Bradley-Day is already a World Champion clay shooter and in high demand for his expert instructing services (via his business JBD Sporting). Impressed...
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Interview: Alan Hinkes OBE - Ambassador For Fja...
Alan Hinkes is a legend amongst climbers, having been the first and only Briton to have climbed 14 of the world’s highest peaks. Making him part of an exclusive and...
Interview: Alan Hinkes OBE - Ambassador For Fja...
Alan Hinkes is a legend amongst climbers, having been the first and only Briton to have climbed 14 of the world’s highest peaks. Making him part of an exclusive and...
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Q&A With Faye Wills: The Sporting Lodge Brand A...
WE DECIDED TO ASK SPORTING LODGE AMBASSADOR AND RISING STAR OF THE CLAY SHOOTING SCENE, FAYE WILLS, SOME QUESTIONS ABOUT HER CHOSEN SPORT. TAKING TIME OUT FROM HER BUSY SCHEDULE,...
Q&A With Faye Wills: The Sporting Lodge Brand A...
WE DECIDED TO ASK SPORTING LODGE AMBASSADOR AND RISING STAR OF THE CLAY SHOOTING SCENE, FAYE WILLS, SOME QUESTIONS ABOUT HER CHOSEN SPORT. TAKING TIME OUT FROM HER BUSY SCHEDULE,...
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Interview With Fjällräven's Christiane Dolva Tö...
Join Christiane Dolva Törnberg, Fjällräven’s sustainability lead, as she reflects on the brand’s roots and mission: creating timeless gear with minimal impact through durable design, eco-conscious material choices and responsible...
Interview With Fjällräven's Christiane Dolva Tö...
Join Christiane Dolva Törnberg, Fjällräven’s sustainability lead, as she reflects on the brand’s roots and mission: creating timeless gear with minimal impact through durable design, eco-conscious material choices and responsible...
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Brett Davies: Interview - The Glorious Twelve T...
As well as being one of the Sporting Lodge’s ambassadors, Brett Davies is also a full-time professional shooting instructor and competitive clay shooter. He has proudly represented Team England three...
Brett Davies: Interview - The Glorious Twelve T...
As well as being one of the Sporting Lodge’s ambassadors, Brett Davies is also a full-time professional shooting instructor and competitive clay shooter. He has proudly represented Team England three...
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Marco Pierre White: Interview
When it comes to the game season there are few people better to talk to than legendary celebrity chef Marco Pierre White. A passionate and enthusiastic lover of outdoor pursuits...
Marco Pierre White: Interview
When it comes to the game season there are few people better to talk to than legendary celebrity chef Marco Pierre White. A passionate and enthusiastic lover of outdoor pursuits...
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Shooting Instructor's Day Off To The Royal Ches...
It’s a bad sign when your day off work starts with an early morning. But if you are planning a visit to The Royal Cheshire County Fair, I highly recommend...
Shooting Instructor's Day Off To The Royal Ches...
It’s a bad sign when your day off work starts with an early morning. But if you are planning a visit to The Royal Cheshire County Fair, I highly recommend...
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Introducing - Brett Davies
The Sporting Lodge would like to give a warm welcome to our new blog contributor, Brett Davies. Brett is a highly experienced game and clay pigeon shooting instructor at North...
Introducing - Brett Davies
The Sporting Lodge would like to give a warm welcome to our new blog contributor, Brett Davies. Brett is a highly experienced game and clay pigeon shooting instructor at North...
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Fred Whitehurst - at the English Open Sporting ...
I mentioned in my intro blog that I would be taking part in the English Open Sporting Championship, so I wanted to update you on how it went. The event...
Fred Whitehurst - at the English Open Sporting ...
I mentioned in my intro blog that I would be taking part in the English Open Sporting Championship, so I wanted to update you on how it went. The event...
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Introducing - Fred Whitehurst
Meet Fred Whitehurst, our newest Blog Contributor for The Sporting Lodge. Hi, I’m Fred Whitehurst, a 17 year old shooting enthusiast. My Dad introduced me to game shooting at a...
Introducing - Fred Whitehurst
Meet Fred Whitehurst, our newest Blog Contributor for The Sporting Lodge. Hi, I’m Fred Whitehurst, a 17 year old shooting enthusiast. My Dad introduced me to game shooting at a...
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Taking a Shot for all the Right Reasons
Our guest writer Eleni MacFarlaine finds out what makes Malikaa Wig – one of the best shots from India and a friend of The Sporting Lodge – tick. Although only...
Taking a Shot for all the Right Reasons
Our guest writer Eleni MacFarlaine finds out what makes Malikaa Wig – one of the best shots from India and a friend of The Sporting Lodge – tick. Although only...
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