It’s become a bit of a tradition that Outdoor Bloggers co-founder Jenni and I bolt on a paid-for outdoors activity onto the end of our annual camp, just because it’s a great excuse to try something new, learn some, or … Continued
Cheddar Gorge is a limestone gorge in the Mendip Hills Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty in Somerset. The gorge is a popular tourist destination for sure, but there is good reason for that; there are hikes and climbs and cycle … Continued
Writing about the events I’ve attended is something I like to do. Splodz Blogz has always been an experience-based blog on which I natter about my bucket list, road trips and adventures, and random Saturday morning shenanigans. But this one … Continued
Back in September, I had the pleasure of being invited to speak at the South West Outdoor Festival. Held on a farm on the cliffs above Cheddar Gorge, SWOF is a small and informal affair linked with the National Trust, designed … Continued
This is the first of two posts exploring the age-old question of whether expensive brands are worth the extra money over supermarket own products. I have been asked by Debt Free Direct to take part in their campaign to help … Continued
After my post about my reliance on jars of sauce and being unable to find things to do with the ingredients I had in my cupboard, it seemed quite apt that I was invited to take part in the Campbell’s … Continued
My love of marmalade is something that comes and goes. Sometimes I love it, sometimes I really don’t like it at all. When I do like it I go for a sharp chunky marmalade with loads of flavour. Marmachilli is … Continued
Like cheese and pickle? Branston Pickle is apparently the nation’s favourite sandwich pickle (according to the marketing blurb). I can’t give you the figures, but I know we always have a jar of it in the fridge. It is ideal … Continued