LETTERS

LIKE HIS GRANDAD

My five-year-old son, Casey, had his first time beating at Manton Drove. We had six drives and he tried hard on every one, making noises and climbing through kale and maize taller than him.

Casey’s grandfather was a gamekeeper in Savernake Forest and he would have been so proud to take him out but he sadly died before Casey was born. However, the gamekeeper we met today had met my dad 20 years ago and remembered his passing. Will said Casey is welcome back any