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The rain appears to be here to stay for a while so brave the wet and miserable weather by putting on a stylish waterproof jacket. Here we take a look at the latest addition to our range of Ladies Jackets and Coats; the Target Dry Extreme Series Ladies Venture Jacket in Purple Fusion.

Target Dry are well known for their fantastic Mac in a Sac range and now they bring us the excellent Xtreme Series collection which includes the Venture waterproof jacket. This stylish ladies coat offers a well fitting jacket which is lightweight, windproof, waterproof and breathable – perfect for milder weather and these persistent April showers! The Xtreme Series Venture also has a packaway feature, enabling it to pack down small in to its own pocket for easy transport and storage.

The Target Dry Xtreme Series Ladies Venture Waterproof Jacket – Purple Fusion is available from Barnack Country Clothes in ladies sizes UK 10 – 18 and also comes in Atlantis (click here to view: Target Dry Xtreme Series Ladies Venture Jacket in Atlantis), priced at just £39.99 (RRP £49.95). These jackets have an array of features including fully taped seams (to ensure the rain doesn’t come through on the seams, full mesh lining (for improved breathability), a concealed adjustable hood, two front zipped pockets plus an internal pocket for small items that need to be kept extra safe, an adjustable drawcord at the hem, adjustable cuffs using velcro tabs and it’s machine washable!

Schoffel Jackets and Coats - the Ladies 3 in 1 Uppingham Waterproof Coat is available in 3 colours!

If, like us, you are feeling a little confused by the constant weather changes at the moment then you might just need a waterproof jacket which can keep up with the temperatures and demands. The Schoffel Ladies 3 in 1 Uppingham Coat (available in 3 colours) might just fit the bill. This Women’s jacket from Schoffel Clothing is incredibly practical and versatile and will ensure outstanding protection whatever the weather.

This Schoffel Coat is available in the following; Schoffel Ladies 3 in 1 Uppingham Waterproof Jacket – Dark Olive, Schoffel Ladies Uppingham Country Jacket – Midnight and the Schoffel Womens Uppingham Country Jacket – Spruce – each of these country coats is stylish, elegant and comfortable. Schoffel Clothing is of superb quality, made with durable materials, innovative designs and attention to detail and the Uppingham Coat is no exception. This 3 in 1 jacket has a waterproof, windproof and breathable outer jacket with a detachable hood, a drawcord waist to adjust fit and improve the shape if desired, zipped hand warmer pockets, large bellows pockets with poppers, adjustable cuffs and an inside zip pocket, plus it has a zip-in liner; a quilted jacket which could be worn alone on dry days, remove the liner from the outer jacket on milder days or wear the two combined for ultimate weather protection and whats more, both jackets are machine washable!

The Uppingham Country Jacket is available in our range of Ladies Schoffel Clothing at Barnack Country Clothes in sizes UK 8 – 20, priced at £299.95 in Dark Olive (new), Midnight (new) and Spruce.

Nikwax Cleaning and Waterproofing Products - perfect for cleaning your shooting gear before putting it away for the closed season.

The shooting season is over and it’s time to put away all your shooting clothing but, before you do, be sure to make sure you get your kit cleaned to prolong its life and ensure it is at its best when you get it out again next season.

Nikwax Cleaning Products are simply fantastic. The range of Nikwax products covers cleaning and re-proofing for absolutely everything, from footwear to tents and clothing to horse rugs. The code for Nikwax is simple; green for clean and purple for waterproofing. We would always recommend cleaning your clothing and footwear before re-proofing and did you know that if your waterproof clothing isn’t performing to its best,  it might not need to be reproofed? Often it just needs a good clean as dirt and residue can build up on the surface affecting its ability to breathe and repel water.

At Barnack Country Clothes we stock Nikwax products because they are easy to use, safe, have minimal impact on the environment and do the job intended. Our staff are trained on how to use the products so can advise which product is most suitable for your garments. Our bestsellers include the Nikwax Tech Wash which is suitable for cleaning most items, Nikwax TX Direct Wash-In which is the simple way to re-proof garments in the washing machine and Nikwax Polar Proof – who would have known how simple it is to make fleece highly water repellent before finding this product?

Nikwax will help to extend the life of your outdoor and country clothing whilst keeping it performing at its best whilst you are battling the elements. Click here to view our full range of Nikwax Cleaning and Waterproofing Products.

Women can shoot too! Visit Ladies Shooting - an informative, fun and inspiring website.

I recently stumbled across a fantastic website which is informative, fun, friendly, helpful and inspiring; www.ladies-shooting.com. In a hobby and sport which is dominated by men, this website must be visited by any ladies who have any involvement or interest in shooting. Ladies-Shooting also have forums, Facebook, Twitter and an array of experts willing to give you advice on just about anything.

The story behind Ladies Shooting began when Victoria Knowles-Lacks, 28 from Worcestershire picked up a shotgun a few years ago, she says “I had been beating a few times when I was younger but never really got that into it. I started having clay lessons in 2010. I was totally addicted immediately, I loved the buzz and just knew I was in it for the long haul. I wanted to get to a fairly decent standard then have a go at driven shooting. Thing is I didn’t find the people at the shooting club very forthcoming, nor could I really find any information on the internet detailing all of the important stuff, i.e the law on shooting, how to get a licence, what to wear, when I could shoot game, how or where to buy a gun, what sort of gun to get, how much to spend, what sort of things you can shoot – I had so many questions but couldn’t really find many answers which I thought was ridiculous. I tried a few more shooting grounds for lessons and couldn’t believe how few girls there were.” this inspired Victoria to do something about it “I spent a small fortune on shooting books, magazines, joined countless forums, websites, went to game fairs, country shows, joined BASC and literally hassled local farmers, found a local shoot and went and pestered a game keeper and literally drew information from wherever I could, learnt as I went along and threw it all onto a website.” Victoria put all this work in during her spare time whilst working full time, planning her wedding and training for a marathon – we think it was well worth it as the website is simply fantastic.

Ladies-Shooting.com went live on the 1st August 2011 and the idea of the site is to encourage more girls in to shooting, plus there are lots of informative guest blogs including The Pregnant Shot – a lady who is 6 months pregnant with twins and is still shooting, Davina Rowe who competes locally, fashion fixes, recipes and tonnes of technical advice such as how cartridges are made and buying your first gun.

Victoria also runs introductory clay days called ‘The Shotgun & Chelsea Bun Club‘ days which are non-profit girls only fun days which include clays, cartridges, expert tuition, and a gorgeous afternoon tea which provide a really fun and safe environment to learn to shoot, with no men around and therefore no pressure (some guys can be really judegemental can’t they!).

Here at Barnack Country Clothes we are truly inspired by Victoria and her website Ladies-Shooting.com and our message to any ladies wanting to try shooting is to go for it! Our website www.barnack.co.uk stocks a range of Women’s Country Clothing suitable for shooting, beating, picking up or just going along for a social. We stock ladies shooting jackets, women’s breeks, shirts, jumpers, shooting socks, hats, gloves and scarves, wellies and leather country boots plus our Shooting Clothing area includes an array of Shooting Accessories from dog whistles to cartridge bags. We’d like to wish Victoria and any current or future lady guns lots of luck, keep up the good work!

January Sale NOW ON at Barnack Country Clothes - take a look at our fantastic savings on top brands including Aigle, Barbour, Musto, Joules, Didriksons and more...

Barnack Country Clothes have launched their January Sale, offering excellent savings on top branded country clothes including Aigle Clothing, Barbour, Joules, Musto, Didriksons Clothing, Olney Hats and many more. Visit www.barnack.co.uk to view the sale.

The Aigle Ladies Lomyland 3 in 1 Waterproof Jacket is an excellent all-round waterproof country coat for Women.

If you are looking for a lightweight, comfortable, waterproof ladies country jacket, the Aigle Lomyland might just be the one for you! This Aigle Womens Lomyland 3 in 1 Waterproof Jacket is stylish, has a feminine cut and is very practical.

Wear your Aigle Lomyland Jacket in the town or country for ultimate protection from the wind and rain whilst remaining warm, dry and comfortable, with its excellent breathability. This Aigle Jacket is a 3 in 1 jacket making it incredibly versatile – it has a fashionable quilted gilet, a waterproof, windproof and breathable outer jacket with plenty of practical features including a removable hood, a two-way front zip,  an adjustable waist, plenty of pockets and is machine washable, or combine the gilet and outer jacket for extra warmth on a wintery day.

The Aigle Ladies Lomyland Waterproof Jacket is available from Barnack Country Clothes in sizes UK 8 – 18 in Cuir, priced at £199.99 (RRP £220). We also stock a large selection of Ladies Jackets and Coats and a huge range of Aigle Clothing and Wellington Boots.

Its Free Delivery Week at Barnack Country Clothes, take advantage of this fantastic offer and receive free delivery when you buy Outdoor Clothing, Wellington Boots and Christmas Gifts today!

Its FREE DELIVERY WEEK here at Barnack Country Clothes so why not take advantage of this fantastic offer today, you will receive free delivery when ordering outdoor and country clothing, wellington boots, shooting clothing and Christmas gifts too! Free Delivery Week ends at 5pm on Monday 28th November, so order now and receive Free Standard Delivery on all items sent to Mainland UK – please visit our Delivery and Returns Information page for full information plus terms and conditions.

Visit www.barnack.co.uk today and get your free delivery – orders despatched on our standard service which takes approximately 3 – 5 working days – couriers include Hermes, Interlink Express and Royal Mail. Choose from our top brands including Aigle, Barbour, Musto, Joules, Schoffel, Seeland, Didriksons, Barmah Hats, Hunter Wellies, Le Chameau, Dents, SealSkinz, MacWet, Sax Ties, Nikwax and many, many more.

The Aigle Womens Soledo Brun Waterproof Jacket from Barnack Country Clothes

This Womens Waterproof Jacket from Aigle Clothing is simply fantastic; perfect as an all-round coat which is suitable for all four seasons. The Aigle Womens Soledo Brun Waterproof Jacket is just superb; it is fully waterproof, breathable and windproof, plus it has an excellent 3-in-1 design with a stylish padded waistcoat which can be worn alone, zipped in to the outer jacket for ultimate warmth, or why not wear the waterproof outer alone on milder days?

The Aigle Ladies Soledo Jacket is incredibly versatile; ideally suited for nipping in to town or taking the dogs for a walk in the countryside. Here we have teamed the Aigle Womens Soledo Waterproof Coat with the Barbour Lambswool Celery/Willow Herringbone Scarf priced at £21.95, the Barmah Foldaway Bronco Hat (£44.95) and the Aigle Parcours Iso Wellington Boots at £125.99 (RRP £140) to create the perfect country look.

The Aigle Ladies Soledo Brun Waterproof Jacket is available from Barnack Country Clothes in our collection of Aigle Womens Clothing in sizes S (UK 8-10) - XL (UK 20-22) priced at just £159.99. We also stock the Aigle Womens Soledo Waterproof Jacket in Kaki.

The Musto Ladies Whisper Jacket is a fantastic Womens Shooting Jacket from Musto Clothing!

The Musto Ladies Whisper Jacket is an excellent shooting jacket added to our range for Autumn/Winter 2011. This ladies jacket from Musto Clothing doubles up as a fantastic all-round coat, perfect for wear in the countryside, dog walking, equestrian use, or just to keep warm and dry wherever you are!

This ladies shooting jacket is lightweight, incredibly durable, has a Gore-TEX® membrane making it highly waterproof, windproof and breathable whilst the synthetic suede outer offers optimum noise reduction for those critical moments in the field. The Musto Womens Whisper Jacket has plenty of practical features making it versatile; a removable hood, cosy fleece lined hand-warmer pockets, retainer straps to hold the bellow style cartridge pockets open, adjustable velcro cuffs on the sleeves, full front zip concealed under poppered front storm flap, two poachers pockets inside, plus it is also machine washable!

The Musto Ladies Whisper Shooting Jacket is available from Barnack Country Clothes in Chocolate Brown priced at £324.99! This Musto Jacket is available in womens sizes UK 8 – 16 and has been tried and tested in the field with excellent feedback!

Charlotte Kerwood, the Shooting Ambassador for Musto Clothing talks to the Telegraph Sport.

Olympic hopeful and Shooting Ambassador for Musto Clothing; Charlotte Kerwood was interviewed by the Telegraph Sport in their 20 question section last week. Charlotte became an ambassador for Musto Clothes at the beginning of 2010 and is helping Musto develop their women’s range of clothing and technical items for shooting. Charlotte is hoping to be selected for the London 2012 Olympics in the shooting discipline; Olympic Trap. Read below to find out more about Charlotte:

‘Team GB trap shooting hopeful Charlotte Kerwood talks to Telegraph Sport about putting guns over exams and being a shopaholic.’

Telegraph Sport: Tell us who you are

Charlotte Kerwood: I’m Charlotte Kerwood. The discipline I shoot is called Olympic trap. I’ve been doing that now for about five years. Before that I shot a different discipline in which I won the 2002 and 2006 Commonwealth Games titles.

TS: What is your present state of mind?

CK: At the moment I’m working really hard on qualifying for the Olympics as I haven’t quite made it yet. All my qualifiers are this year so I’m getting my head around all of that.

TS: Is your London 2012 build-up on track?

CK: Yes, definitely. I’m working hard on all areas. I’m working with my coach on the technical side of shooting, a psychologist and a personal trainer in the gym. I’m just trying to get everything ready for next year.

TS: When did you last skip training?

CK: I probably should have trained last Wednesday but I had a day for my sponsors to do. So it was a good reason to miss training.

TS: Have you ever lied to get out of training?

CK: Maybe. I might have made up a little white lie to get out of gym training.

TS: Is sporting success down to luck, talent or hard work?

CK: I think a bit of all three. I’ve had days where I felt really lucky, but it’s mostly down to hard work. I’m quite lucky in that I’m naturally talented but I wouldn’t be able to win an Olympic gold medal without hard work.

TS: Is winning silver, losing gold?

CK: I don’t think so, no. Any medal is a great achievement. If I won silver in London I would be over the moon. I wouldn’t be upset that I hadn’t won gold. I’d just be happy that I won a medal.

TS: How do you celebrate?

CK: I would go out with my friends and have a good time over a couple of glasses of wine.

TS: What is your idea of happiness?

CK: Just having my friends and family around me. Having people that care about me is happiness.

TS: What is your idea of misery?

CK: Being lonely or being on my own.

TS: Are you jealous of anyone?

CK: No, I don’t think so.

TS: Is there one thing you regret?

CK: I didn’t revise for any exams when I was at school because I was too busy shooting. If I could go back I’d try a bit harder at school.

TS: What’s the most expensive thing you’ve ever bought?

CK: I’m a bit of a shopaholic so it would definitely be something to do with fashion. I love going shopping. I’ve got a few Karen Millen dresses so it would probably be one of them. Unfortunately I’m not loaded so I can’t go to the really posh designer shops.

TS: When did you last clean your toilet?

CK: I’m lucky that I still live at home, so my mum does that.

TS: How much is a pint of milk?

CK: I would have no idea. I’m sorry.

TS: McDonalds or Burger King?

CK: Ah, Maccers definitely. I like the ice creams there.

TS: iPad or newspaper?

CK: Newspaper. [Telegraph?] Of course.

TS: You see someone kick a dog. What do you do?

CK: I’d probably go and shout at them. Poor little dog.

TS: Do you believe in UFOs?

CK: No, I don’t think so.

TS: What would you like written on your gravestone?

CK: Something like: “A happy, easy-going, laid-back person. Always smiling.”

Royal Ascot takes place next week at the Ascot Racecourse in Berkshire

This year marks the 300th anniversary of Royal Ascot which is considered ‘the centerpiece of the British social calendar as well as being the ultimate stage for the best racehorses in the world’. Royal Ascot is held at the Ascot Racecourse in Berkshire from Tuesday 14th to Saturday 18th June 2011 with 5 days packed full of racing and fashion. Thursday 16th June is ‘Ladies Day’ which sees ladies really upping the standards of style and elegance with amazing dresses and a wild variety of hats.

Tickets are still available for this prestigous event, so pick yours up today. Click here to visit the Royal Ascot Booking Office.

Tickets for the 2011 Land Rover Burghley Horse Trials are on sale!

This year The Land Rover Burghley Horse Trials is going to be bigger and better than ever before as 2011 marks the 50th anniversary of this prestigous event. Visit Burghley House from Thursday 1st – Sunday 4th September 2011 to see your favourite riders from all over the world competing for the top spot and making sure they are spotted in the run up to the London 2012 Olympics.

Once again Barnack Country Clothes and wellieboots.com will be at the show with our new collection of Autumn/Winter clothing from leading suppliers including Aigle Clothing, Barbour, Musto Clothes, Schoffel, Joules Clothing and Seeland Clothes. Our massive range of wellies includes Hunter Wellies, Aigle Wellington Boots, Joules Wellies, WedgeWelly, Kidorable, Muckboot and more!

We hope to see New Zealand rider Caroline Powell back on her beautiful grey, Lenamore. Caroline and Lenamore put in a fantastic performance in 2010 when they finished the event on their dressage score of 38.7, taking 1st place! Other faces we hope to see at the 2011 Burghley Horse Trials include the ever-charming William Fox-Pitt, popular favourites Mary King and Pippa Funnell, 2009 winner Oliver Townend, local riders Julia Crowson, Piggy French and Kate Walls, not to mention Ruth Edge and Tina Cook, and how could we forget the 2011 Badminton Horse Trials winner; the legendary Mark Todd!

This year if definitely a year not to be missed so book your tickets now, simply click here to find out more. We hope to see you there!

The Didriksons 1913 Women's Melanie 3/4 Length Waterproof Jacket from Barnack Country Clothes is perfect for Spring!

The Didriksons 1913 Women’s Melanie 3/4 length Waterproof Jacket is brand new at Barnack Country Clothes for Spring/Summer 2011!

The Melanie 3/4 length jacket from Didriksons Clothing is fully waterproof, windproof and breathable whilst remaining lightweight, incredibly comfortable and excellent value for money. The Didriksons 1913 Womens Melanie Waterproof Jacket may have an affordable price tag but there is certainly no compromise on quality for this Women’s Country Jacket! Made with 100% Nylon, the Didriksons Melanie Jacket is fully waterproof with all taped seams (just to ensure the rain doesn’t come through anywhere), is windproof and breathable, has adjustable cuffs on the sleeves, a chin guard, an adjustable hood, plenty of pockets for safe storage and its 3/4 length design keeps you extra wind-free and dry.

The Didriksons 1913 Womens Melanie 3/4 Length Waterproof Jacket is available from Barnack Country Clothes in UK sizes 10 – 18 (EU 36 – 44) in Navy Blue, priced at £99.99 and is perfect for dog walking, country strolls or smart enough for the town.

The new Schoffel Womens Cascade Packable Waterproof Jacket from Barnack Country Clothes

Have you seen the latest addition to the Schoffel Country Clothing range? The Schoffel Womens Cascade Packable Wateproof Jacket is the newest item in our collection of Ladies Country Jackets and Coats.

The Schoffel Ladies Cascade Jacket is incredibly lightweight, fully waterproof, very breathable and windproof as well as having a brilliant ‘packaway’ feature; it simply folds up in to the internal security chest pocket which forms a little pouch making it easy to pop in your bag or can be attached somewhere safe with its own key fob which also doubles up as a belt clip.

This Schoffel Womens Jacket is designed especially for ladies with a flattering feminine fit, it is very stylish and is perfect for wear in the town or country – take it with you wherever you go. This Schoffel Coat is made with a tough but very light Venturi fabric which is 100% Waterproof and has a Polyester mesh lining making it highly breathable, has an adjustable hood which can be easily stowed away in the collar or zipped off if you’d prefer, a drawcord at the waist and hem for improved fit and two slanted zip security pockets for safe storage of your belongings whilst out and about.

The Schoffel Womens Cascade Packable Waterproof Jacket is available in Navy Blue in Ladies UK Sizes 8 – 18 from Barnack Country Clothes priced at £179.95! Follow the links to view our full range of Schoffel Clothing or Womens Country Coats and Jackets.

Sale now on at Barnack Country Clothes - fantastic savings on top branded country clothing!

Here at Barnack Country Clothes, we have now launched our end of season Country Clothing Sale where you can find fantastic savings on clothing and accessories from top brands including Aigle, Barbour, Joules, Musto, Schoffel, Seeland and Gelert. Our annual sale has reductions of 20%, 30% and 40% off many items of country clothing with some clearance items offering up to 80% off!

Visit our website, www.barnack.co.uk or our shop Barnack Country Clothes to find huge savings on Shooting Clothing and Accessories, Womens Country Clothes, Mens Outdoor Clothing and an Accessories Sale too.