Blogs - The Country Girls UK

Beyond the Peg: What Actually Happens on a Shoot Day?

Written by Jemma Clifford

For many women, the most intimidating part of a first game day is not necessarily the shooting itself. It is usually the unknown. Where do I go when I arrive?… Read more »

Beyond the Peg: Why Understanding Game Shooting Matters

Written by Jemma Clifford

Game shooting is often spoken about in dates. The Glorious Twelfth marks the opening of the grouse season. Partridge follows from September, and by October the pheasant season is beginning.… Read more »

Game Shooting Terminology

Written by Nicki Wakeford

PART 1 Every sport has its own technical terms and phrases; it can feel like learning a new language when you are suddenly immersed in it. If you’re new to shooting,… Read more »

Penny’s Journey Into Shooting and Finding her Tribe with CGUK

Written by Penny Hill

This week we’re celebrating Penny and her amazing CGUK journey. Penny has now completed her members Loyalty Card, which means she’s earned herself £150 in store credit to put towards… Read more »

Marlene’s CGUK Story

Written by Marlene Bindig

Every so often, someone joins our community who reminds us exactly why The Country Girls UK exists. Marlene is one of those women. While completing all of the events in… Read more »

Member Spotlight: Hannah Shimko

Written by Hannah Shimko

There’s nothing we love more than celebrating our members and hearing their stories, especially when they’ve completed something as special as the CGUK Loyalty Card! This week, one of our… Read more »

When The Countryside Is Threatened

Written by Georgie Turner

I’ve been a country girl all my life, growing up in rural Warwickshire surrounded by farm fields, ponies, and horses. For years, I took the countryside for granted, always assuming… Read more »

Five Incredible Years of The Country Girls UK

Written by Tania Coxon

Where to even begin! It’s hard to believe how far we’ve come, but The Country Girls UK has officially turned five, and what an incredible five years it’s been. It… Read more »

Reflecting on our 2025 Fishing season

Written by Marina Gibson

Well, what a season it has been! We began the year with a CGUK trout fishing day at Testside in Hampshire, ran another 3 sold out events during the season… Read more »

From Field to Fork: Why I Shoot to Eat

Written by Alex from Hunter Gather Cooking

I’ll start with a confession. When I first told people I was getting into shooting, their faces were a mix of shock, confusion, and that classic British politeness where someone… Read more »

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