THE COUNTRY GIRL’S BLOGS

Welcome to our blog posts page, home to an array of informative field to fork recipes, reviews, country fashion advice, introductions to British brands, stories from our fabulous ladies and their fantastic journeys throughout their country pursuits and much more. We want to make this space an educational hub for all those interested in country life. So grab a brew, put your feet up and enjoy hearing from some of our incredible writers x

Shooting psychology, are you ready?

Written by Paul Hughes

Having just returned home from India after some unusual preparations I thought it might be an appropriate time to write some thoughts about preparing for the return to competition. I… Read more »

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Smoked Chicken Tacos

Written by Jade Snow

The first ‘recipe’ I wanted to do was smoked chicken tacos because of how simple it is to get right and how delicious it is when it’s done.  Smoked chicken… Read more »

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How to handle your shotgun safely

Written By Nicki Wakeford

Good Shooting is No Accident! This is one you cannot afford to get wrong because of the potential consequences.  If you are cavalier or demonstrate poor gun safety without remorse and… Read more »

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The fine art of Smoking

Written by Jade Snow

For those who haven’t met me yet I’m Jade, I’m the proud mum of an 8 month old called Finley, a lab called Django and a Browning B725 sporter shotgun… Read more »

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Mental Health in Field Sports

Written by Julia Newman

Mental health has always affected many people, 1 in 4 people will experience a mental health problem of some kind each year and 1 in 6 people report experiencing one… Read more »

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What to Expect on a CGUK Beginners day

Written by Steph Le Poidevin

Hello! I’m Steph and as an Australian, I was as far from a UK Country Girl as they come.  At 30 years old I packed up my life and moved… Read more »

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Who are Glaze & Gordon?

Written by Becs Glaze

Glaze & Gordon is a company born from a passion for the countryside. Founded by myself, Becs Glaze (with a little (lot!) of help from the family), in 2017, G&G… Read more »

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What is a simulated shoot day?

Ever wondered what a simulated shoot day actually is? We have teamed up with the amazing @jago_miller to bring you a series of short films to show you exactly what… Read more »

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A day in the life of a land agent

Video by Sophie Handley

Follow Sophie Handley as she shows us what a day in the life of a land agent is like in the Highlands and Islands in Scotland predominately based in Oban.… Read more »

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What to wear on a simulated shoot day

Written by Sammie Burder

Before even thinking clothing-wise about what I’m going to wear on a simulated shoot day I pack my bag of essentials which consists of: Ear defenders – protecting your hearing… Read more »

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