Leisure Archive
(August 2017)

1 August 2017

Ambitious equestrian…

As the best placed Brit at this year’s Badminton Horse Trials, eventer Ros Canter’s star is truly on the rise and now she’s hoping for further success by securing a place in Team GB for the European Championships later this year. Ros, who hails from Hallington, near Louth, is delighted with how things have finally Read more…

June Sale

The Holts Summer Auction demonstrated a gratifying consistency to the market with the 768 lots returning a total hammer price just shy of the £1m mark and 75% of the lots sold on the day. The viewing days were well attended, though the sweltering conditions in central London seemed to encourage a higher proportion of Read more…

RAF Cranwell Polo Tournament

An action-packed weekend (20th-21st May) of polo at Royal Air Force College Cranwell saw nine teams fight it out for the prize of winning the Martyn Bebbington Memorial Trophy. The teams playing were RAF Cranwell Polo Club, RAF Hawks Team, RAF Hurricane Team, Army Development Team, Army Reserves Team, Ham Polo Club, Rutland Polo Club, Read more…

In the field…

The start of harvest is an annual milestone in the shooting year for both gamekeepers and shoot managers… Not only does it signal the fact that the new shooting season is only a matter of weeks away but it also means that they can start to assess how the wild game has fared, because up Read more…

Report on the Puppy, Special Puppy recently Veteran and Junior Handler Working Tests at Nocton

We thank Mr and Mrs R Howard for allowing us to hold our competition here and Mr and Mrs M Strawson for sponsoring these tests. Our judges were Laura Marsh, Sue Lowe and Sarah Coomber-Smith. Martin Eveleigh was the Chief Steward. There were four tests for each of the 23 dogs. Junior handlers did the Read more…

Andy Murray serves up new Jaguar XF Sportbrake

Jaguar’s dynamic new estate has been revealed by world tennis number one Andy Murray. The two-time Wimbledon champion pulled the covers off the new Jaguar XF Sportbrake before placing his precious Wimbledon trophy inside and sending it on a UK-wide tour to inspire the next generation of players. Jaguar is the Official Car Partner of Read more…

Jaguar and Land Rover Tow Car Awards success: New Land Rover Discovery crowned Tow Car of the Year

New Land Rover Discovery named as overall winner of the Tow Car Awards 2017, in addition to 1,900kg class winner. Jaguar F-PACE and XF win 1,700–1,899kg and 1,550–1,699kg weight classes respectively. Speaking about the decision, David Motton, tow car editor, Practical Caravan Magazine, said: “The fact that the new Land Rover Discovery is our overall Read more…

The new BMW X3

The new third-generation BMW X3 combines rugged off-road looks with a greater sporting presence. It builds further on its reputation as one of the most dynamically competent and technologically advanced SUVs in its class, whilst retaining its premium image. The new model also brings in a new 2.0-litre petrol engine alongside the familiar diesel offering, Read more…