Zambuni’s Blog

From Thursday 3rd May, a selection of acclaimed sporting artists from around the U.K. will be showcasing their country pursuit inspired pieces, local Devon landscapes and stunning photography at the famous Arundell Arms Hotel in Lifton, Devon. With over 55 years of family management, the Arundell Arms Hotel has been owned and run since 1961 by the Fox-Edwards family. Hailed as one...

From women-specific gear development to non-profit partnerships and women-centric storytelling, 50 50 on the Water aims to inspire and celebrate women in the sport we all love. Why are there more women not on the water? What keeps some of them away from participating? Fly Fishing is a game of stalking, accuracy and precision. Women are just as competent as men in...

Following rave reviews on the far side of the pond the great and the good of UK angling gathered in deepest Hampshire to see if the recently launched Orvis Helios 3 lived up to expectations.  It was a Friday in late September and blessed with balmy autumnal weather, conditions seemed perfect to put this rod through its paces. Such gatherings are always nervous affairs...

London’s first vinyl and cocktail bar opens in Mayfair with a big difference! Boisdale of Mayfair are launching London’s very first vinyl and cocktail bar, and it’s set to impress! Renowned for hosting some of London’s best jazz musicians, Boisdale have taken on one of the most powerful and renowned speakers, Devialet Phantom, to deliver the stunning sounds of some of the most...

On September 11th Boisdale of Belgravia  welcomed pet owners, press and pups alike into their private bar to celebrate the launch of Nineteen 87’s brand new pet product. The super premium dog food comes in a variety of flavours which include Welsh chicken with tumeric and sweet potato, baked bites in duck, rosemary and raspberry, lamb and pea and salmon and spinach – to name...

Guests, press and pups alike gathered at Great Ormond Street Hospital to kick start Nineteen 87’s brilliant bus tour of baked delights. Whilst the sky was overcast and a light drizzle filled the air, no spirits were dampened and soon the meeting room was full of chattering bodies and energetic dogs. In a fitting setting, the day started with introducing how...

Last week some of the Zambuni team began an early morning drive to the River Test to enjoy a morning of fishing on the Timsbury Beat number 5. Upon arrival we found that our hosts, Orvis, had laid out a beautiful spread of coffee and muffins and that the fresh morning sun was burning off the dew drops covering the surrounding meadow. As the sun...

Celebration seemed to be the theme of this year’s Game Fair what with the extremely successful launch of Orvis brand new Helios 3 Rod and William Evans’s deliciously smart St. James Tweed and new gun. The Zambuni team hosted a drinks reception with British Polo Gin in honour of the launch of Orvis’ new rod, attended by James Stokoe, The London Fly Fishing Fair and The London Wing Shooting Fair founders John and...

Claire Zambuni reflects on her fieldsports pursuits in Spain and shares the exclusive story of her trip with Butler del Prado with CazaWorld. Spain remains one of my favourite countries to hunt in. I adore the varied landscapes due to the sheer vastness of the country, the guns, the people, the climate, the food and the wine. I always think there is a great...

A bright, crisp morning heralded the start of this year’s Shooting Chefs on Tuesday 12th September. Chefs, press and friends alike all gathered at Boisdale of Belgravia for an early breakfast of bacon rolls, rich coffee and thick pastries before boarding the open air bus which took them to the West London Shooting School. As the teams were allocated and the group disbanded, the Boisdale team...