Leisure Archive
(November 2015)

1 November 2015

One of our heroes

At this time of recognition for those who lost their lives in wartime, a special item owned by Flight Lieutenant William Reid VC. Lot 1420 – a 12 bore sidelock ejector rib engraved Army and Navy C.S.L. London. Some colour, 30-inch barrels, best bouquet and scroll engraving. Estimate £1,200-1,600. The provenance says it all, owned Read more…

From where I’m standing…

By now the shooting season is well under way, with many days already enjoyed by shooting men and women up and down the country. Days on the grouse moors have been mixed, with many of the Yorkshire moors doing quite well, while many of the Scottish moors are suffering from a shortage of birds due Read more…

In the field… Scrivelsby Court Shoot

This month’s report comes from a shoot that I have been fortunate enough to visit on a number of occasions, Scrivelsby Court. Scrivelsby Court is situated just outside Horncastle and is the family estate of the Dymokes. The shooting side of things is run and managed by county businessman Brian Loader, ably assisted by his Read more…

Isuzu D-Max scoops another Fleet Award

For the second year running, the Isuzu D-Max has won the ‘Pick-Up Truck of the Year’ prize at the Commercial Fleet Awards. The triumph was announced at the ceremony held recently at The International Centre in Telford. Stephen Briers, Commercial Fleet editor, commented: “Isuzu specialises in pick-ups with a network that understands the needs of Read more…

Equine connection…

Charles Warner Mitsubishi have clearly been stamping their mark on the equine scene this year by promoting at the Lincolnshire Horse Trials as well as ensuring their vehicles have been seen at several equine events. Charles Warner Mitsubishi have also given their support to the popular Norton Disney Horse Trials, with the water jump now Read more…

One favourite returns; one is updated

These are busy times at Honda dealers. There is no let-up in the arrival of new models. The latest to break cover are the new Honda Jazz and the return of a massive favourite, the Honda HR-V. The new-look Jazz continues as a perfect city car but now has a much more youthful appearance, while Read more…

New ‘face’ is biggest design change

Kia Motors has revealed the first official exterior images of the all-new Kia Sportage, featuring a dynamic and strong new design. The all-new Sportage made its global debut at the Frankfurt International Motor Show on 15th September. Entering its fourth-generation, the all-new Kia Sportage features a bold, progressive design, with the vehicle’s designers creating a Read more…