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Contemporary art from the back of a lorry

2nd July 2012

A pop-up art fair is touring the UK this summer from the back of a converted horsebox. Rural art ...

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And the Rural Oscar goes to…

14th March 2012

The Countryside Alliance held its yearly ‘Rural Oscars’, in recognition of the people that ...

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UK racecourses plant trees for Diamond Jubilee

23rd February 2012

Britain’s racecourses are celebrating the Queen’s 60th year on the throne by planting trees, ...

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Countryside Day at Cheltenham to raise money for Britain's equestrian teams

9th November 2011

Equestrian fans can support the British equestrian team at Cheltenham Racecourse this weekend ...

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ON TV: Fresh From the Farmers' Market

4th November 2011

In this clip from episode six of Fresh from the Farmers' Market, we meet some 15-year-old eels ...

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Paws up if you love H&C

23rd May 2011

Following on from the spate of videos demonstrating other species enjoying equine pursuits, we ...

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Country Life release 39 skills list young people should master

11th May 2011

H&C was fascinated to read that Country Life magazine has come up with 39 skills modern ...

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Are we losing our sense of picnic adventure?

30th March 2011

A new study carried out on the National Trust's behalf suggests that we are losing our sense of ...

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'Cows belong in fields' campaign a success

22nd February 2011

Nocton Dairies has withdrawn their controversial plans for a ‘mega-dairy’ in Nocton, ...

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New food bin to help vulnerable animals

18th February 2011

An animal charity based in Somerset is hoping shoppers can help to feed the vulnerable animals ...

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