Leisure Archive
(December 2012)

1 December 2012

Back to the future

There are changes afoot in Burghley Park and regular visitors to The Land Rover Burghley Horse Trials might have noticed something different by the lake this year. They would have been right, as old deer fencing, along with shrubs and trees, have been removed. The view between the house and the lake is now uninterrupted, Read more…

Equestrian Life – December 2012

Another year draws to a close and what a year it has been. It seems that 2013 is going to be pretty tame by comparison yet we all know that it will have its own exciting challenges and results. The good thing about equestrian life is that it never ends. Even this month and next Read more…

Shooting Times – December 2012

So, here we are at the end of the year, a year of gold, silver, bronze and Diamond Jubilee celebrations. Success in front of the television cameras at both the Olympic and Paralympic Games has meant a surge in interest from all ages. While we enjoy the memories of 2012 let us look forward to Read more…

Motoring Marques – December 2012

JAGUAR ANNOUNCES SPEED PACK FOR XFR Jaguar’s powerful XFR sports saloon just got even faster, with the introduction of a new optional Speed Pack. Featuring a speed limiter raised to 174mph (280km/h), the 510PS XFR Speed Pack car is equipped with revised engine and gearbox calibration to match the increased top speed. A new front Read more…

A little gem…

The Vauxhall Mokka mixes functionality with a comfortable elevated seating position. It is the Griffin-badged company’s answer to the Nissan Juke or the Skoda Yeti. Power to the small Sports Utility Vehicle (SUV) is provided by three efficient engines, all equipped with fuel saving Start/Stop technology. The petrol version comprises a 1.6-litre engine or a Read more…