During May and June we offered you the chance to win a copy of Nature’s Playthings by answering the following question:
 
Question: Name two methods of hardening your conkers for battle?

In Nature’s Playthings, the author suggests soaking your conker in vinegar or baking for a little while in the oven. However, other suggestions we have received include coating your conker in nail varnish, soaking in salt water or vodka, storing in a dry place to use the following year, freezing overnight, covering in hairspray or superglue. Of course no one should try any of these methods as it isn’t considered ‘fair play’.

The winner was Ann McCutcheon from Livingston in West Lothian. Well done Anne! Your copy of Nature’s Playthings has been sent to you.

During March and April we offered you the chance to win a copy of our beautiful £30 full-colour hardback Vintage Guns for the Modern Shot by answering the following question:

Question: Which London firm of gun-makers is overwhelmingly associated with the name ‘Twelve Twenty’?

The correct answer is Charles Lancaster. The winner was Mark Hunt in Barnham. Well done Mark! Your copy of Vintage Guns for the Modern Shot has been sent to you.

During January and February we offered you the chance to win a copy of Featherwing & Hackle Flies for Salmon by answering the following question:

Question: The dingy but effective and versatile Kate McLaren was devised for which famous Scottish seatrout loch?

The correct answer is Loch Hope. The winner was Nicky Herbert in Cinderford. Well done Nicky! Your copy of Featherwing & Hackle Flies has been sent to you.