Bucks &amp; Oxon


<p>It&#8217;s not all about the gundogs and tweed you know &#8211; <a href="https://thegamefair.org/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">The Game Fair</a> comes to town on <strong>26-28 July</strong> and <a href="https://bucksoxon.muddystilettos.co.uk/things-to-do/whats-on-near-me/7-reasons-to-visit-the-game-fair-at-blenheim-palace/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">brings with it a whole lot of fun</a> from countryside activities to watch and take part in to feasting, glamping and a whole lot of shopping, whether that&#8217;s gifts, essentials or a little treat pour moi! On that note, here&#8217;s the stalls we&#8217;ll be targeting:</p>



<h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-sitting-pretty">SITTING PRETTY</h2>



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<p>Summer&#8217;s coming (honest) and it&#8217;s time for that garden glow-up because it is the season for fizz and flame-cooked food. Comfortable, stylish, durable &#8211; they&#8217;re all the pre-requisites for great outdoor furniture and something you just can&#8217;t gauge if you&#8217;re buying online. Pop along to <a href="https://www.bramblecrest.com/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Bramblecrest</a> and try its outdoor sets for size.   </p>



<h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-bag-it">BAG IT</h2>



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<p>Going on safari? Ok, maybe not, but want to look like you are? Then mosey on down to <a href="https://melvillandmoon.co.uk/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Melvill &amp; Moon</a> &#8211; South Africa-based safari outfitters (yes, we kid you not). The brand makes all its own products including safari essentials like a leather wine cooler, card and dice pack and suede hat. When the time comes, you&#8217;ll be ready.</p>



<h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-take-the-lead">TAKE THE LEAD</h2>



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<p>The country-inspired fabrics of <a href="https://mapleandtweed.co.uk/shop" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Maple &amp; Tweed</a> in classy herringbone weaves will have you drooling over the gorgeous leads and collars in its collections. That&#8217;s until you have your head turned by the bandanas. Sooo cute. There&#8217;s also harnesses and pouches that are just the right size for all the walkies essentials. </p>



<h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-lend-me-your-ear">LEND ME YOUR EAR</h2>



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<p>The ethical and sustainable homeware and accessories brand took a waste product &#8211; <a href="https://www.ankole.co.uk/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Ankole</a> cattle horns &#8211; and made an artisan gift range with them including these gorgeous earrings. Also check out its bracelets, beakers, bowls and other things not beginning with b but still beautiful!</p>



<h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-cutting-edge">CUTTING EDGE</h2>



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<p>Troubling with what to buy the foodie in your life? Pop along to <a href="https://www.flintandflame.co.uk/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Flint &amp; Flame</a> to check out its knives &#8211; from cheese knives to meat cleavers to bread knives and techie Japanese designs, there&#8217;s sure to be one they don&#8217;t have. And with Jean-Christophe Novelli and restaurateur Mark Hix among their fans, you know you&#8217;re at the sharp end of the market. </p>



<h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-easy-rider">EASY RIDER</h2>



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<p>Isn&#8217;t it time you joined the (motor) pedal-powered brigade? Whizz up those hills on this baby and no-one will even notice the discrete engine because they&#8217;ll be oggling the pretty polka dots. It&#8217;s lightweight and easy to ride with or without the extra oomph. Check out this and the rest of the e-bike collection at <a href="https://www.roodog.co.uk/product/polka-dot-electric-bike-2/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Roo Dog E-Bikes</a>. Also comes in red and blue.</p>



<h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-the-sipsters">THE SIPSTERS</h2>



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<p>There are a host of independent producers offering their wares at The Game Fair this year from cheese and chutneys to brownies and water buffalo (yup, really). The booze game is also strong with supplier like the fab <a href="https://www.vinitywines.co.uk/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Vinity Wines</a>, which is all about sourcing interesting wines and offering unpretentious advice to its customers who love its mixed cases &#8211; a chance to try something new without a hefty price tag.</p>



<p><strong><a style="font-style: italic" href="https://thegamefair.org/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">The Game Fair</a><i> takes place at Blenheim Palace (26-28 July) and you can <a href="https://thegamefairtickets.org/p/gamefair" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">book tickets here</a>.</i></strong> If you book before midnight on Sun 30 June there&#8217;s 10% off the gate ticket price.</p>


7 shops we’ve got in our sights at The Game Fair, Blenheim

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