Leisure Archive
(October 2013)

1 October 2013

The Worlaby Shoot

Mention Worlaby in shooting circles in Lincolnshire and beyond and everyone pays attention. This shoot has an enviable reputation, taking place on one of the premier sporting estates in the county. Those that have shot here speak of the beautiful terrain, the first-class organisation and above all the quality of the birds shown. The rolling Read more…

Shooting Times – October 2013

The Gunroom provides the best platform for all shooting pursuits – Send us your news on editorial@lincolnshirelife.co.uk UNITED RETRIEVER CLUB LINCOLNSHIRE AREA Novice Cold Game Working Test on Sunday 18th August 2013 at Caythorpe. There was a good entry of twenty-six dogs for our Novice Cold Game Working Test, held at Caythorpe by kind permission Read more…

Paget and Promise make history at Land Rover Burghley

The Land Rover Burghley Horse Trials never fails to thrill and enthral and this year was no exception. Certainly there are few better stories than that of this year’s winner, Jonathan ‘Jock’ Paget – from bricklayer to history-making Land Rover Burghley winner in just over ten years with an Olympic medal and a Mitsubishi Motors Read more…

Equestrian Life – October 2013

The best platform for equestrian events, news and services. OSBERTON 2013, 3RD-6TH OCTOBER Incorporating The KBIS British Eventing Young Horse Championships 10th Anniversary. Up to 50% off a family ticket for advance purchases! Deep in the North Nottinghamshire countryside work is underway in preparation for this year’s Osberton International Horse Trials, set just off the Read more…

Sheepgate attracts record entries

Every year since 2000, Lincolnshire’s popular family-run centre, Sheepgate Equestrian, has organised and hosted the prestigious Under 25’s National Championships. This show has developed from a two-day championship in its infancy to what it is today; lasting for six days, there is no other dressage championship quite like it! Sarah Payne, the driving force behind Read more…

First show attracts quality entrants

Show results from the very first Bagmoor Farm Equestrian Centre Showing Show, which was held at Bagmoor Farm Equestrian Centre, North Lincolnshire, on 11th August 2013. IN-HAND CLASSES Bonny Pony 1st – Robyn Bryne, Baileys and Cream 2nd – Maisie Farnham, Little Louis 3rd – Rachel Grieve, Alfrescofields Of Gold 4th – Charlotte Newcombe, Andy Read more…

Mercedes-Benz CLS 250 CDI Shooting Brake

The CLS Shooting Brake is a coupé with a difference. The proportions of the German luxury model are surprising; with a long bonnet, narrow-look windows and a dynamic roof stretching all the way to the rear, it takes a second before it becomes clear that this particular Mercedes-Benz has five doors. In essence, it represents Read more…

Smooth operator…

The line which divides motoring competence from motoring charisma may be very fine indeed, but charisma is everything in a sports car. It’s not just the feeling of satisfaction you gain with a good vehicle, but something bigger, more expansive and ultimately more rewarding. So, given a choice I will choose front-engined, rear-drive cars every Read more…