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Love Birds Bag Each Other!

February 1st, 2012 00:00 AM

GunsOnPegs were delighted to receive a call from a long standing member who was truly blown away when he met his perfect match, who was also a fellow member on a shoot in Norfolk. Henry Skeffington met Sophie briefly in December 2009 when she was running her own shoot day. Henry told us that it was love at...
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Dealing with Poor Breeding in Released Pheasants

January 31st, 2012 00:00 AM

Hand-reared released pheasants that survive shooting do not breed well. Research shows that with good habitat and limited predation, juvenile released birds might produce only one chick for every ten produced by wild birds.
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Farmers & Landowners Should Urgently Consider the Timing of 2012 Capital Expenditure

January 26th, 2012 00:00 AM

With the deadline for the new reduced tax allowances fast approaching farmers & landowners should urgently consider the timing of 2012 capital expenditure, to maximise the reliefs available, say Saffery Champness.
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31st January Tax Return Deadline - New Tax Return Penalties Reminder

January 20th, 2012 00:00 AM

Saffery Champness is reminding landowners, farmers and rural businesses that the new tax penalties for self-assessment returns are now in force for late filing of self-assessment tax returns.
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Two weeks, 9 shoots and 2,500 miles!

January 4th, 2012 00:00 AM

Golly, the latter part of December was a busy time, no wonder the Christmas cards didn’t get written this year! I visited a wonderful set of shoots that took me to Wales, Cumbria, East Anglia, Exmoor, back to East Anglia and then to Wiltshire.
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The GunsOnPegs Members Survey 2011 Results

January 3rd, 2012 00:00 AM

We would like to say a huge thank you to all those who took part in our members survey, your input is invaluable and this will have a significant impact on the development work we are currently undertaking on GunsOnPegs. We received over 1000 responses to the survey and the feedback has provided us with an essential...
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A Very Warm Welcome at Hooton Pagnell Estate

December 21st, 2011 00:00 AM

Booking shooting somewhere you have never shot before always seems to me a very daunting task; how are you to know if the shoot will live up to your expectations? Will the other Guns talk to you? What happens if I shoot like I couldn’t hit a barn door?!
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Use Stewardship schemes to benefit your shoot

December 14th, 2011 00:00 AM

Richard Barnes, Sales Manager with Kings Game Cover and Conservation Crops (one of GOP’s sponsors) considers the benefits Stewardship schemes offer to shoot owners. Whilst shooting in the Cotswolds recently it struck me how significant a contribution a well planned stewardship scheme can make to a shoot. This...
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Roast Glazed Duck with Spiced Red Cabbage Recipe

December 7th, 2011 00:00 AM

As the festive season draws ever closer, why not try this winter warmer.
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Individual Game Pies Recipe

December 7th, 2011 00:00 AM

A fantastic recipe to keep warm on a shoot day or just for comfort during these chilly months.
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A Hidden Gem of a Shoot

December 7th, 2011 00:00 AM

I sometimes find when you are out shooting, that you can judge a shoot on how well (or badly!) you and the rest of the Guns shoot, which really shouldn’t be the case, so I was more than happy to go and visit one of my favourite shoots as a spectator.
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Support our Sport with Presents for Pheasants!

December 1st, 2011 00:00 AM

Text GWCT11 to 70070 to donate! Support our Sport by donating to the Released Pheasant Appeal. GunsOnPegs are running a Christmas JustTextGiving campaign, in support of the Game & Wildlife Conservation Trust’s (GWCT’s) Read More

Three times lucky at Raby Castle!

November 23rd, 2011 00:00 AM

Some people wouldn’t dream of going on holiday with their family, let alone on a trip where most of them are holding Shotguns! However, my family’s annual shooting trips cannot come soon enough every year, more so this year as we were shooting somewhere and something completely new. We were staying at...
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Kings - New Sponsor for GunsOnPegs

November 16th, 2011 00:00 AM

GunsOnPegs (GOP) is delighted to announce a new sponsor, Kings Game Cover and Conservation Crops. What can Kings do for Shoots on GunsOnPegs? Kings is a leading supplier of management guidance and seed products to farmers and game and conservation managers throughout the UK and Europe. The business is...
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Isle of Muck - Fantastic Fun!

November 9th, 2011 00:00 AM

Our trip to the Isle of Muck in the Hebrides is the most eagerly awaited shooting trip of our season. Why? Shooting is not just about the shooting itself, but all the fun you can have with a group away on a 4 night tour. This year was even better than the last one. On the way there... With a 10 hour drive to my...
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Taking your Dog on a Shoot Day

November 8th, 2011 00:00 AM

If you are planning on taking your dog out shooting for the first time this season or just need to brush up on some tips to avoid a shoot day dog disaster, then read more from Ian Clinton from the Working Dog Company.
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Kirk Yetholm - 7th November 2011

November 7th, 2011 00:00 AM

Dad and I were very kindly invited to Kirk Yetholm, in the Borders, by Bill Hannan who runs the shoot there. Bill has sold a number of days through GunsOnPegs and wanted us to see the shoot and the fantastic land that he shoots over. About a year and a half ago, Bill emailed me asking me to help him post his...
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Can’t afford an English Side by Side? Cobblers! - Steve Horton

November 2nd, 2011 00:00 AM

Following on from my Blog last week, a number of people commented on how people should not shoot for posterity reasons and that my opinions in regard to the use of classic side by sides on driven days were outdated, snobbish and ruled out so many people due to the cost of an English side by side. What a load of...
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A Three Bird Roast

November 2nd, 2011 00:00 AM

A McRipley day at Ripley Castle in Yorkshire...
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Pheasant, Partridge and Turkeys - Just for Ladies take Ripley Castle by Storm

November 1st, 2011 00:00 AM

A 'mixed' bag takes on a whole new meaning at Ripley Castle in North Yorkshire.
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Is this an end to the side by side?

October 26th, 2011 00:00 AM

Has the driven shooting community fell out of love with the classic old English side by side shotgun, or is it just progress? I sincerely hope not. I remember as a young beater (some 20+ years now) on the Ragley Hall Estate being “Told off” by my Uncle for starring and giggling at the various attendee...
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Shooting Abroad is Easier Than You Think

October 12th, 2011 00:00 AM

What to expect when shooting abroad - a guide to licences, carrying your gun on a plane and the all important birds.
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A Great End to the Summer Pheasant Recipe

October 5th, 2011 00:00 AM

Winter’s not quite upon us, so try this sensational salad as reminder of the summer.
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A Simple Partridge Recipe

October 5th, 2011 00:00 AM

Partridge doesn't have to be roasted, so why not try this simple Autumn recipe as an alternative?
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The Finest British Made Leather Goods

September 22nd, 2011 00:00 AM

GunsOnPegs leather goods partner, Albion Sporting, show us how they make possibly the finest British made leather sporting goods, here in the UK. Albion Sporting was founded in 2011 by Annie Belton and Fin Green, through a combined passion of field sports and quality craftsmanship. For Annie, leather was...
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GunsOnPegs & Smiths Gore Shoot Intentions Results 2011

September 20th, 2011 00:00 AM

The Shoot Intentions Survey follows the Shoot Benchmarking Survey, which looked at the costs of running a shoot and is designed to give greater clarity of the industry’s sentiment towards the season.
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Gun Fit, Based on an Instructors View

September 15th, 2011 00:00 AM

By Mark King of Clay to Game Shooting Services I have approached this article as an instructor explaining gun fit and all its facets to a client who has approached me with various shooting issues. Common complaints can be, The gun never shoots where I am looking, I can really feel the recoil and my face is always...
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GunsOnPegs don’t make Sloe Gin, but if we did it would probably be the best in the world....

September 15th, 2011 00:00 AM

As it's that time of the year, we thought we'd put together a selection of Sloe recipes for those that don't already have a tried and tested favourite. Many are held under lock and key but the ones below aren't! It seems as though, from our limited research, that the variation in recipes are huge!...
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Job Opportunity at GunsOnPegs

September 12th, 2011 00:00 AM

GunsOnPegs are seeking a Web Developer to join this very fast growing internet business.
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Savills Grouse Moor News

September 1st, 2011 00:00 AM

To find out more about the grouse season this year please read more.
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GunsOnPegs & Smiths Gore Shoot Benchmarking Survey 2011

July 29th, 2011 00:00 AM

The results of this year’s Shoot Benchmarking Survey, conducted by GunsOnPegs and Smiths Gore, has shed some much needed light on how shoots up and down the country have fared over the past 12 months.
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Urgent action required by 6 July – warn Saffery Champness

July 5th, 2011 00:00 AM

Landowners, farmers and rural business owners face a range of penalties for failing to meet various tax obligations, such as the late filing of accounts and statutory forms, and failure to keep adequate business records.
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Capital allowances – consultation on fixtures in commercial buildings is ending soon

July 3rd, 2011 00:00 AM

The Inland Revenue consultation on claiming allowances on fixtures in buildings will come to and end on the 31st August 2011.
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Tribunal says Syndicates are VAT Free

June 20th, 2011 00:00 AM

Tribunal says Syndicates are VAT Free More and more shoots are having to battle with VAT – a recent court case has shown that VAT for Syndicates is not just. Here Douglas Gordon, Saffrey Champness VAT expert explains more. Hard on the heels of the Thimbleby case comes the welcome decision of the...
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The GWCT Scottish Game Fair 2011 - Scone Palace, Perthshire

June 17th, 2011 00:00 AM

GunsOnPegs are in full flow with their preparations for this year’s GWCT Scottish Game Fair, which is being held at Scone Palace in Perthshire from 1st until 3rd July 2011.
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GunsOnPegs Fieldsports Members Raise £7000 for the GWCT Released Pheasant Appeal

June 8th, 2011 00:00 AM

The GunsOnPegs Fieldsports shoot insurance scheme has helped to raise more than £7,000 towards the Game & Wildlife Conservation Trust’s wild pheasant research programme.
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Advice from Kings Game Cover and Conservation Crops

June 2nd, 2011 00:00 AM

Richard Barnes of Kings Game Cover and Conservation Crops considers what can be done to combat the weather related challenges many game managers are facing and offers some practical pointers to ensure your covers are a success this summer.
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GWCT Advisory courses and training days 2011

June 1st, 2011 00:00 AM

In 2011 our advisory team are offering a range of topical and highly relevant courses for the game and shoot manager with a strong emphasis on predator and habitat management.
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Albion Sporting Launch with GunsOnPegs at Ian Coley Shooting Ground

May 25th, 2011 00:00 AM

Tuesday 17th May 2011 saw the launch of Albion Sporting's fantastic range of leather goods designed for the shooting industry. See the fun that was had!
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CLA Game Fair 2011 - Blenheim Palace, Oxfordshire

May 16th, 2011 00:00 AM

GunsOnPegs is super-sizing its stand at this year’s CLA Game Fair, which is being held at Blenheim Palace in Oxfordshire from 22 until 24 July 2011. The award-winning website is showcasing the CLA Game Fair’s first ever double Decker stand!
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Urgent Reminder to Rural Businesses on Annual Returns

May 16th, 2011 00:00 AM

Saffery Champness is reminding its landowning and farming clients that they could face penalties from HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC) if they fail to get their annual returns filed on time.
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Rising Values and Tax Benefits continue to drive investment in Farmland and Agriculture

April 18th, 2011 00:00 AM

Rising Values and Tax Benefits continue to drive investment in Farmland and Agriculture, say Saffery Champness With the price of UK farmland continuing to rise, in some cases to £10,000 per acre, the benefits of investment in rural land and property are now being widely reported. According to leading land...
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