40 A countryman in Westminster
Simon Hart, the MP and Countryside Alliance chairman,
talks to Kate Green about standing firm on fieldsports

42 Cover story - Edward Dashwood’s favourite painting
The lively portrait of an ancestor, widely known as a pro-
minent member of the Hellfire Club, always makes him smile

46 The view from here
Steven Desmond surveys the autumn glory of the restored
Arts-and-Crafts garden at Standen in West Sussex

52 Cover story - Masters of the sporting trinity
We talk glibly about the huntin’, shootin’, fishin’ man, but does
he really exist any more? Adrian Dangar tracks down keen
exponents of all three arts

60 Gothic romanticism How do roses get their names, asks
Judith Hill describes the remarkable history of Charleville
Castle in Co Offaly, which was inspired by Strawberry Hill

66 Cover story Try a bit of rough
The relaxed atmosphere of a day’s walked-up shooting can
remind you why you love the sport, says Simon Lester

69 A vintage year for trout
David Profumo has a rip-snorting year from Perthshire
to Hampshire and looks forward to autumn success