ISSUE 93 CHRISTMAS 2014 £4.20

COUNTRYFILEGO FOR GOOSE Cook up a fabulous traditional feast

WINTER WILDLIFE A natural history of the festive season

DECK THE HALLS HOW TO MAKE STUNNING NATURAL DECORATIONS

PRESENT IDEASHand-picked gifts for country lovers

Christmas in SnowdoniaSnow on the peaks and a welcome in the valleys: dream of a white Christmas in Wales’ magical Alps

12 delightful walks for all the family

PlusBOXING

DAY RAMBLES

Matt Baker Christmas on

the family farm

Christmas special

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1 Raw oak door stop, £30, Garden Trading. Satisfyingly solid. 0845 6084448, www.gardentrading.co.uk

2 Rush kindling basket, £30, Garden Trading. Freshen up a fireplace. H40 x W26 x D40cm. 0845 6084448, www.gardentrading.co.uk

3 Oak and leather bellows, £60, Hen and Hammock. Traditional bellows with a contemporary look. 01844 217 060, www.henandhammock.co.uk

4 Toasting fork and chestnut roaster, £50 the pair, Hen and Hammock. Handsome steel tools, handmade in Buckinghamshire. 01844 217 060, www.henandhammock.co.uk

5 Crew neck cable jumper, £80, Celtic & Co. Made in Ireland from 100% merino wool. 0844 557 88 77, www.celticandco.co.uk

6 Zinc & glass star tea light holder, large (30cm) £26.95, small (20cm) £18.95, Rockett St George, 01444 253391, www.rockettstgeorge.co.uk

7 Chunky woven throw, £60, National Trust. 1.2m x 1.8m. shop.nationaltrust.org.uk/

8 Sheep-print cushion, £25, M&S. 0333 014 8000, www.marksandspencer.com

9 Pyjama jacket set, Barbour, £89.95. 0800 917 3000, www.barbour.com

10 Sheepskin slides, £89, Celtic & Co. Slippers with a tough sole, which can be worn outside for forays to the woodshed. 0844 557 88 77, www.celticandco.co.uk

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GIFTS FOR COUNTRY LOVERS

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20 ideas for perfect presents this ChristmasWords Joe Pontin Photography Sean Malyon Location Lamplighter Farm, www.uniquehomestays.com

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11 Beautiful Beasties porcelain plates, £20 (set of four), Rockett St George. With gift box. 01444 253391, www.rockettstgeorge.co.uk

12 Enamel teapot in flint, £26.50, Garden Trading. Tough enough for use outdoors. 0845 6084448, www.gardentrading.co.uk

13 Vintage home enamelware coffee pot, £17.95, Amazon. No-nonsense style and generous 2-litre size. www.amazon.co.uk

14 Maxim cow creamer, £7.50, M&S. Classic

design in porcelain. 0333 014 8000, www.marksandspencer.com

15 Owl tea towel, £12, Rockett St George, 01444 253391, www.rockettstgeorge.co.uk

16 Feather-print jumbo mug, £9.50, and Hen-sketch mug, £8, both M&S. Big enough for a decent cuppa. 0333 014 8000, www.marksandspencer.com

17 Barbour Men’s International Fowler watch, £175. Chunky water-resistant watch

with a big face and tough leather strap. 0800 024 8794, www.watchshop.com

18 Corkscrew knife, Opinel, £21.95. With 10cm stainless steel blade, plus corkscrew. 01539 721032, www.whitbyandco.co.uk

19 Harmonica, £5, Cargo. 0844 848 3300; www.cargohomeshop.com

20 Tiddledy winks in a wooden box, £19.99, Jaques of London. The classic family game. 01732 50020, www.jaqueslondon.co.uk

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