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Walk this Way: Hiking Challenges for 2023
Posted in Blogs on 16th January 2023
Are you a hiker, jogger, runner or outdoorsman looking to challenge yourself? Want to cover some distance for a charitable cause and also test your limits in the process? If you love life on the move, then this article is for you! © Sam Spicer / Shutterstock.com The New Year is looking very good indeed, […]
In the Bleak Midwinter
Posted in Blogs on 20th December 2022
Christmas is a time to reflect and understand its true meaning. Traditionally, we sing a wide range of Christmas Carols. Poems also hold a place in the true spirit of the festive season. Written by Christina Rossetti in 1872, the poem “In the Bleak Midwinter” has now become the greatest Christmas carol in the world. […]
National Lampoon’s Christmas Vacation
Posted in Blogs on 5th December 2022
John Hughes’ 1989 film ‘National Lampoon’s Christmas Vacation’ depicts the catalytic, disastrous events that derail the plans of the Griswold family Christmas. It highlights the very real and relatable truth that many of us face over the holiday period, which is always more dishevelled and unorganised than we initially intended. © Album / Alamy Stock […]
There’s no such thing as Bad Weather!
Posted in Blogs on 21st November 2022
When you go camping in the UK, you likely aren’t expecting blue skies and sunshine – although this might be what you are hoping for! You find yourself scouting through forecast reports, trying to choose a weekend when little rain is scheduled, or even cancelling trips altogether due to the conditions outside. At the end […]
The English Countryside: Home for WWII Evacuees
Posted in Blogs on 7th November 2022
During World War II, the English countryside became home to around 3.5 million children and vulnerable people who had been evacuated from inner-city areas, such as London, to escape the air raids. Many found new homes on campsites, where accommodation was provided to keep families together. Other children were sent to live with local people […]
Winter Mountain Biking
Posted in Blogs on 25th October 2022
Mountain biking evokes a passion that’s like no other. The thrill of the sport is almost indescribable, as it means excitement, freedom and friendship. If you love getting out and about to explore nature, relishing the thrill of going fast and accepting the challenges of different paths and obstacles, this is a way of taking […]
Rambling: A Short Walk through its History
Posted in Blogs on 12th October 2022
Walking through the countryside, also known as rambling, first became a popular leisure activity during the 18th century. Today, Britain offers some of the best rambling opportunities in the world, with a number of historic long-distance walking trails spanning the length and breadth of the country. © Duncan Andison / Shutterstock.com There are around 500 […]
Girlguiding: The Queen’s Guide Award
Posted in Blogs on 14th September 2022
The Girlguiding organisation has expressed profound sadness at the death of its Patron, Queen Elizabeth II, whose longstanding association with the group dated back 85 years. Her lifelong interest and enthusiasm for Guiding inspired thousands of girls to join and enjoy many adventures and challenges. The young Princess Elizabeth joined the Guides at the age […]
The Duke of Edinburgh: The World’s Leading Achievement Award
Posted in Camping Tips & Ideas on 7th September 2022
The Duke of Edinburgh’s Award, founded by His Royal Highness in September 1956, is the world’s leading youth achievement award. More than eight million people worldwide, including more than six million in the UK, have participated in the programme since its inception. Now up and running in more than 140 countries, it helps transform the […]
The Camping and Caravanning Club: A Brief History
Posted in Blogs on 23rd August 2022
The Camping and Caravanning Club is the largest and oldest club in the world for people who enjoy all types of camping. With more than 700,000 members, it aims to help everyone enjoy the simple pleasures that only camping can provide. © Public Domain With its headquarters based in Coventry, the club is a not-for-profit […]
