Beaters cover huge distances over rough terrain to drive birds over the Guns – without them, the shoot wouldn’t happen Hardworking beaters And from the small level of detail to his process he offered us, it is clear to see how near and dear the art form is to him. If you are offered game then take it and cook it. (You’ll find some excellent pheasant recipes here.) Make sure you turn up on time, so you can have a coffee and a chat beforehand. You will be expected to beat through cover throughout the day, so dress appropriately. If you know that you will be beating through cover crops, waterproof leggings as well as a waterproof coat will be necessary. To get the finished product, however, the process is a “painstaking” but enjoyable one such is the intricate level of detail and perfection which Mark prides himself on when creating each bespoke piece.

Let the gamekeeper know weeks in advance which shoots you can make, and those you can’t. This gives him (or her) time to find a replacement. Lisa Marie Davison, trade marketing manager of Micheldever Tyre Services says: “When I relocated to a rural community I found myself not knowing anyone and felt that I needed to get involved in an activity to meet new people and hopefully make some friends. Follow the directions you are given and don’t decide that you know better than the gamekeeper or shoot captain. If they ask you to do something new on a shoot you should never reply: “The last keeper here never did it like this” or “we don’t normally do it that way.” The gamekeeper is the captain and beaters need to follow directions if they are to play a useful role. Otherwise you may as well go home. Every aspect of the item/garment must be free from signs of wear and odour and must be in re-sellable condition.

It was through a conversation with a group of ladies who regularly beat for a local syndicate shoot that I asked them if I could join them and they welcomed me.” Loading may look easy to the uneducated eye, but it is without a doubt a true art The legendary tip You will also be charged a Disbursement fee by DHL which varies depending on your country but should be 10-15 Euros.

Before all the meticulous work leads to the final product, however, an idea must first be born – from words, phrases, a rough sketch or even the vaguest of concepts. Then there is the ‘World Beaters’ flag, which pays tribute to Liverpool’s two greatest exports – LFC and The Beatles. But undoubtedly the flag of which I am most proud is the one with the City’s coat of arms and its motto – Deus Nobis Haec Otia Fecit.The role of beating on a shoot day can vary greatly depending on the shoot you join. Beating on a grouse moor, small local shoot or large commercial shoot will have different expectations of their beaters. Working as part of the beating line is a great experience and a lovely day out.