The Ruralist
Schöffel Country's very own journal – a place where stories are told, insight is gained, and inspiration abounds. A hub for all things country life.

Guardianship
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The Big Farmland Bird Count 2026
From 6-22 February, farmers and land managers are encouraged to spend half an hour recording bird numbers on their patch as part of a valuable nationwide survey organised by the Game & Wildlife Conservation Trust.
5 min readThe unsung heroes of the countryside | Episode 5: Geoff EyreRead post
Schöffel Countryside Awards5 min readNominations open for 2026 Schöffel Countryside AwardsRead post
6 min readThe Ruralist | 10 highlights from 2025Read post

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Meet the artist behind our 2025 Christmas card
Inspired by the quiet beauty of rural life, artist and pattern designer Clare Therese Gray is the creative hand behind our 2025 Christmas card. We caught up with Clare to talk about her Hampshire roots, her love of nature-led design,...
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5 min readChristmas outfit ideas: A complete guide for winter festive styleRead post
Schöffel Countryside Awards7 min readThe unsung heroes of the countryside | Episode 4: Hooves and habitatRead post
5 min readFive ways to wear a silk scarfRead post

Schöffel Countryside Awards
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The unsung heroes of the countryside | Episode 3: Rupert Brewer
Meet Rupert Brewer, winner of the Working Conservationist category in the 2025 Schöffel Countryside Awards, as we visit him on the Bisterne Estate in Hampshire. Learn all about Rupert’s approach to working with others, data collection, and changing perceptions in...
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