Leisure Archive
(December 2016)

1 December 2016

In the field…

Last month, for the first time in living memory, MPs in parliament debated the subject of driven grouse shooting. This was triggered by an electronic petition with over 100,000 signatures, which called for a ban on the sport. The instigator of this petition was BBC wildlife presenter Chris Packham who in his wisdom had decreed Read more…

Fine finish to the season…

The Norton Disney Horse Trials once again rounded off the eventing season for many with its usual feelgood factor. After first doing their dressage and showjumping the outstanding cross country course designed and built by the British Eventing Gold course builder, Joe Weller, put horse and rider to the test in their respective sections. Though Read more…

Subaru EyeSight highly commended for safety innovation

Subaru’s EyeSight collision avoidance technology has been singled out for praise in the inaugural Car Tech Awards, established by expert automotive and technology reviewers from Carbuyer and Alphr. The awards judges gave the safety system on the Subaru Outback a ‘Highly Commended’ accolade in the ‘Best Safety Innovation – over £25,000’ category. EyeSight is a Read more…

Holland & Holland stands side by side with industry in support of The Game Fair

In 2017 Gunmaker’s Row will play host, once again, to renowned brands including Holland & Holland. The return of Holland & Holland to The Game Fair further cements the confidence and trust developed since the 2016 event at Ragley Hall. James Gower, The Game Fair managing director said: “We continue to be overwhelmed with positive Read more…

Jeremy Clarkson gives us The Grand Tour of the 1988 Motorshow

They’re all saying that Jaguar have stolen the 1988 Motor Show with their new 200mph, £250,000 sports car. Called the XJ220, this sleek silver machine boasts four-wheel drive, a V12 engine, anti-lock brakes and a host of technical innovations that show Britain can still hold rather more than a candle to the Porsches and the Read more…

Cutting-edge technology

The new Ford Kuga delivers an even more technologically advanced, refined and affordable sports utility vehicle (SUV), making driving simpler, safer and more enjoyable for growing numbers of SUV customers in the UK. Ford’s latest design language creates a bold and sporty look that is shared with the EcoSport compact SUV and new Edge large Read more…

Class act from Jaguar

The first words out of my mouth when I handed my Jaguar XF demonstrator keys back were, “I’m going to miss that car”. And there’s a reason for that. The British saloon I had on test this month made my life far more relaxing than I had envisaged. Now, let me make it clear: the Read more…