The perfect place for us to flock together

As the first swallows appear in our skies, our thoughts naturally turn towards summer activities and spending time outdoors. Plans are made, with dates scribbled in the diary for family breaks, fishing trips, visiting friends, a day out to the coast or the annual bonus for those of us who are part of the fieldsports community — going to the Game Fair.

Community is very much the operative word when it comes to fieldsports and sharing common passions serves to unite us, regardless of wealth, profession, creed or class. This community spirit is something those of us on the inside mostly take for granted and appreciate to a lesser extent than we probably should.

We’re a diverse lot and we go about our sporting activities throughout the year strictly within our peer groups, but when we all gather together, we truly become birds of a