Announcement: The Shotgun & Chelsea Bun Club

*Doo Doo Doo DOOOOO*

(that was me making a trumpet fan fair noise)

I'm pleased to announce I am now the Northern Regional Rep for the Shotgun & Chelsea Bun Club! 

Head Girl, Victoria Knowles Lacks is the chief behind the shooting club. Her mission is to get more girls involved in shooting, having fun and eating cake at the same time. Who wouldn't say no? Not only is it inclusive for ladies but it's a chance to meet like minded women, expand your social circles and have a fab day out with friends! 

I was first introduced to Victoria whilst studying for my (fashion) degree. Whoever thought I'd be doing this! It seems me and Victoria have a lot in common as were both fashion graduates with a great love for the outdoors!

The first event I will be hosting will be at Bywell Shooting Ground, Felton, Northumberland on 11th May. 

Simply follow this link to book your place, or contact me or Victoria for more info!

April x

Let it Reign

Apart from fieldsports and the general fabulousness of the british countyside, another great interest in mine is businesses supporting british brands. 

Ria Parkin, a fellow Northumbria University and Fashion Communication graduate is the founder and brains behind the business sourcing goods from different districts in the British isles. From accessories to beauty to homewere, there is something for everyone. 

Here are some of my favourite things!

Zatchels - Dark Brown Leather @ £82 

A perfect addition to any outfit !

Anorak - Kissing Stags Purse @ £7.50

Parlour - Wooden egg Cups @14.99

Quirky and original idea to eating your eggs in the morning!

Fishing in Scotland

This week, I visited Biggar in Scotland for a short break away from my hectic working life in the city. I stayed at Shieldhill Castle, a picturesque location situated in the beautiful Clyde Valley.

The agenda for the break way to simply relax, relax, relax... and go fishing! 

On Tuesday, I visited Tinto Fishery. For anyone who knows me, fishing is more of my sister Lucy's thing. I'm more interested then Fahri then Fishing! Anyway, we arrived at Tinto and was greeted by John who took us to Loch Lyoch which was stocked full of brown and rainbow trout.

yep, so this is my sister, dad and I fishing for sticklebacks when I was about 5... 

I hadn't fished since I was about 8 years old, so I had no idea what I was doing, really! However, after a few casting lessons I was well equipped to fish the loch and the competition was on to see who could bring in the biggest fish of the day!

Sadly, we didn't catch anything but I managed to survive 4 hours of standing in the freezing cold hoping to catch something! 

Here are some images from the day!

I'll be attending the Fishing for Heroes fishing event at Chatton Fishery, Northumberland on 27th April.

Please contact Paulwest@fishingforheroes.com or 01332 667966 to confirm your place!

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