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CHALKSTREAM FISHING – 5 BEATS TO VISIT THIS SUMMER
  • Field Sports

CHALKSTREAM FISHING – 5 BEATS TO VISIT THIS SUMMER

But, without getting too bogged down in the nitty-gritty of this artistry, a day spent on a chalkstream is a day truly well spent – gin clear waters, and an abundance of the most enticing flora and fauna in every which direction. And when that wily trout flicks its tail and rises towards your dry fly: unbeatable. You can’t fathom the buzz until witnessing it first hand. Here are five of the best places at which to take the delicate plunge…

Royal Ascot Style Dos and Don’ts
  • Style

Royal Ascot Style Dos and Don’ts

Ignoring the racing for a second, every year the Royal Ascot is a sophisticated display of extravagant dress from both sexes. Ladies go all out in their dresses and headpieces and gents display their dominance in fine tailored suits and dress shoes. An event defined by its tradition and heritage, the Royal Ascot is a real chance to demonstrate your sartorial prowess, so take up the challenge and raise your game. There is, of course, plenty of opportunity to get it wrong though, so we thought we’d take a look at the Royal Ascot style dos and don’ts, and where you can go wrong.

What Your Shoes Say About You
  • Style

What Your Shoes Say About You

It’s no secret that your choice of shoes can make or break your outfit. It is often said that your shoes are the first thing that people notice about your choice of attire, and of course, let’s not forget the fairer sex’s love affair with them. The great Hardy Amies once said, ‘it is totally impossible to be well-dressed in cheap shoes’, and while this is strictly not true – after all, you can pick up a perfectly reasonable pair of wallet-friendly shoes – what must be noted is that your choice of shoes will dramatically alter the end result of your outfit.

Top 5 Modern Classics
  • Cars

Top 5 Modern Classics

When the term ‘classic car’ crops up in conversation, there are some models that can undoubtedly be thrown into that category. Aston DB5s, Jag E-Types, Mercedes 300SLs, Ferrari F40s; all of these are easy to define and that’s why they’re widely considered to be true legends. Modern classics are much harder to pin down however, and opinions will divide and heads will clash in what are generally fairly heated debates, within the petrol-head community at least. To add further fuel to the fire, we have pinned down five of the best supercars of recent(ish) years, so take a look.