Countryfile magazine

Jay77 · #1 (**permalink**) 03-09-2007, 12:56 PM

Just seen an advert for the new BBC magazine Countryfile which goes on sale on 2nd October. Contents include days out, gear reviews, farming/countryside issues. Doesn't seem particularly wildlife-orientated but may be worth a look.

Billy Wobble Dagger · #2 (**permalink**) 03-09-2007, 01:20 PM

I've always enjoyed the programme so I might give the mag ago as well. Here's a link, and you can download an 8 page preview

BBC Countryfile Magazine

BWD

kshotton45 · #3 (**permalink**) 03-09-2007, 02:32 PM

Just had a look - I always watch the programme. Seems O.K. looks as if there's follow up articles to the programme.
As to value, well most magazines are a tad expensive these days. If I need to know anything about countryside issues, I ask you lot !!

Keith.

Dan Salter · #4 (**permalink**) 03-09-2007, 02:59 PM

I think there is an 8 page preview included withing this months BBC WILDLIFE mag as well...

Im not JUST into my wildlife im a keen walker, hiking, mountain biking and im fascinated with rural ways, rural traditions....farming, making jam...that kind of thing so i think i shall probably buy it...I always seem to miss the programme though...sadly.

cavscott · #5 (**permalink**) 03-09-2007, 04:17 PM

Well I hope you like it. Thought I better say hello as I'm the editor.

There will be a fair bit of wildlife in the mag, if I've anything to do with it.

Hope to hear from you when the mags out to get your feedback.

All the best,

Cav Scott

kshotton45 · #6 (**permalink**) 03-09-2007, 04:23 PM

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Originally Posted by cavscott

Well I hope you like it. Thought I better say hello as I'm the editor.

There will be a fair bit of wildlife in the mag, if I've anything to do with it.

Hope to hear from you when the mags out to get your feedback.

All the best,

Cav Scott

Welcome to WAB. Let's hope we can give you some ideas for your mag !

keith.

cavscott · #7 (**permalink**) 11-09-2007, 08:19 AM

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Originally Posted by kshotton45

Welcome to WAB. Let's hope we can give you some ideas for your mag !

keith.

Any ideas gratefully received!

Cav

Gill Catton · #8 (**permalink**) 11-09-2007, 09:56 AM

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Any ideas gratefully received!

Cav

I'm very excited about this magazine I love the show - though usually miss it,

I see you have a section for recipies, what about including recipes for brewing cider, beer, fruit wines or vinegars....

Dan Salter · #9 (**permalink**) 11-09-2007, 02:03 PM

Hi Cav.

I enjoyed the online 8 page preview very much. And i was pretty chuffed to see you're a lot younger than i thought you would be (ok enough ego boosting). A lot of us here are into activities other than just wildlife including walking, hiking, camping,fishing, mtb 'ing etc...as well as interest in rural/country ways.

Im certainly looking forward to the mag.

Keep up the good work...and if you get stuck on anything im sure we can help you here

Dan

Jay77 · #10 (**permalink**) 12-09-2007, 07:55 AM

Hi Cav -

Another idea - some articles on weather forecasting please.

All the best with the magazine. I'll certainly be down at the newsagents on publication day.

Jane

cavscott · #11 (**permalink**) 12-09-2007, 10:25 AM

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Originally Posted by Dan Salter

And i was pretty chuffed to see you're a lot younger than i thought you would be (ok enough ego boosting).

No, no, please carry on

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Originally Posted by Dan Salter

A lot of us here are into activities other than just wildlife including walking, hiking, camping,fishing, mtb 'ing etc...as well as interest in rural/country ways.

My problem isn't going to be what to put in the magazine but what to leave out. There's just so much countryside out there with so many angles to take. It's going to be fun.

cavscott · #12 (**permalink**) 12-09-2007, 10:26 AM

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Originally Posted by Jay77

Hi Cav -

Another idea - some articles on weather forecasting please.

All the best with the magazine. I'll certainly be down at the newsagents on publication day.

Jane

I think that's a fantastic idea. One for the list there...

Cav

Dan Salter · #13 (**permalink**) 12-09-2007, 01:37 PM

Im sure you have it covered Cav but dont forget some articles on volunteering for any of the wildlife/conservation/countryside organisations, trusts and charities.

But dont write about getting qualified/degree in any of these fields as there will be no jobs left for me when i qualify ha ha

cavscott · #14 (**permalink**) 12-09-2007, 07:39 PM

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Originally Posted by Dan Salter

Im sure you have it covered Cav but dont forget some articles on volunteering for any of the wildlife/conservation/countryside organisations, trusts and charities.

But dont write about getting qualified/degree in any of these fields as there will be no jobs left for me when i qualify ha ha

We have a feature on volunteers at Martin Mere WWT reserve in issue two!

Cav

Dan Salter · #15 (**permalink**) 13-09-2007, 05:44 PM

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Originally Posted by cavscott

We have a feature on volunteers at Martin Mere WWT reserve in issue two!

Cav

Good man.

StuartDH · #16 (**permalink**) 27-09-2007, 10:54 AM

Hi Cav,

Look forward to seeing the magazine next week as I've always been a fan of the TV show on Sunday mornings.

On a bit of a tangent...one thing that's always puzzled me is why the Countryfile calendar raises money for BBC Children in Need and not wildlife and environment causes

Will the magazine work in the same way? Is it not-for-profit with all proceeds going back to the BBC or will some of it be passed on to Children in Need, or maybe some wildlife and environment groups?

We're only just keeping our head above water with something like 90% income from google adverts and could definitely do with some funding if there's any available

Stu

Dan Salter · #17 (**permalink**) 27-09-2007, 08:52 PM

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Originally Posted by StuartDH

Hi Cav,

Look forward to seeing the magazine next week as I've always been a fan of the TV show on Sunday mornings.

On a bit of a tangent...one thing that's always puzzled me is why the Countryfile calendar raises money for BBC Children in Need and not wildlife and environment causes

Will the magazine work in the same way? Is it not-for-profit with all proceeds going back to the BBC or will some of it be passed on to Children in Need, or maybe some wildlife and environment groups?

We're only just keeping our head above water with something like 90% income from google adverts and could definitely do with some funding if there's any available

Stu

Sly...very sly...i like it

cavscott · #18 (**permalink**) 28-09-2007, 09:26 AM

We're part of BBC Worldwide which is the commercial side of the corporation. All BBC magazines generate profit and that profit is then piled back into the BBC to support the licence fee. At the moment we're not planning to have any charitable donations from the magazine although that doesn't mean it would never happen. However, if it did, it would need to be one of the charities that the BBC runs, such as Children in Need.

I hope you all enjoy the mag and would welcome your feedback. It's very exciting knowing it will be on the shelves in just a few days time. I have issue one in my hands right now and can't wait for you all to see it.

Dan Salter · #19 (**permalink**) 28-09-2007, 12:44 PM

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Originally Posted by cavscott

I have issue one in my hand right now and can't wait for you all to see it.

Looking forward to seeing it...( the mag, not your hand)

Fairy Ring · #20 (**permalink**) 28-09-2007, 12:53 PM

Excellent news about the magazine - I always watch Countryfile - its a great program that celebrates Britain. I actually emailed you last year about bringing out a magazine. Well done - I've paid for my subscription already!

Jay77 · #21 (**permalink**) 02-10-2007, 07:39 AM

Just leafing through issue 1 now - it's looking good Cav. I like the article on cheese shops, and the interview with Andrew Whitley, and the "how to" section, and especially the future of farming article. Not sure about the relocation to the country - it's fine as long as people don't relocate and then try to parkify the country and destroy the very things they thought they'd come for - can't have church bells or cockerels because they make too much noise (sorry, I'm threadnapping my own thread now.)

Anyway, YES, like the mag, will definitely buy again.

galanthus · #22 (**permalink**) 02-10-2007, 08:52 AM

Hmm, watched the prog now and then and quite enjoyed it. I too like a mix of features, although mostly wildlife lol. Sections on edible wildfood would be interesting, was looking at Ray Mears new book yesterday, wild food lore and it's consumption is facinating

Oooh and welcome Cav, looking forward to your posts

Gill Catton · #23 (**permalink**) 02-10-2007, 09:28 AM

I suscribed and have my first issue through the post, haven't had a chance to read it yet but having flipped through there's page after page that is catching my eye!!
Very happy with it

cavscott · #24 (**permalink**) 02-10-2007, 03:28 PM

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Originally Posted by Jay77

Not sure about the relocation to the country - it's fine as long as people don't relocate and then try to parkify the country and destroy the very things they thought they'd come for - can't have church bells or cockerels because they make too much noise (sorry, I'm threadnapping my own thread now.)

Anyway, YES, like the mag, will definitely buy again.

To be honest we're hoping that the relocation features will actually address situations like that. I want them to be more than just a series of 'ooo, the countryside is so dreamy, why don't you move there'-type features.

Glad you enjoyed the mag.

C

cavscott · #25 (**permalink**) 02-10-2007, 03:41 PM

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Originally Posted by galanthus

Sections on edible wildfood would be interesting, was looking at Ray Mears new book yesterday, wild food lore and it's consumption is facinating

Oooh and welcome Cav, looking forward to your posts

We do have a regular spot about wild spot with a recipe of the month - you should check it out