I honestly had no idea when I started this series of weekly blogs that they would become something of a cathartic way for me to share my thoughts and feelings on a global pandemic and our yoyoing in and out … Continued
We were not created to be inside. Our bodies (and minds) need all the things the outside provide – fresh air, natural light, nature, and space. And while having walls and a roof is amazing and wonderful and hugely important … Continued
I have to admit I’ve been a little bit jealous of those who seem to have achieved great things or taken part in big challenges during lock down. I’m one of the many people who is still working full time … Continued
I should have been hiking in the Lake District this weekend. I was due to head up to the Honister area to make use of my replacement Via Ferrata Xtreme voucher after my climbing experience was cut short due to … Continued
How are you coping with our new normal? We’re nearly two weeks into the most significant period of reduced freedom in living memory, and there are no real clues yet how long it might go on for. Covid-19 is the … Continued
Life at the moment is so weird. In some ways it feels like I’m watching life through a lens, like we’re all in some kind of dystopian movie, one that gets more ridiculous day by day. Everything and everyone feels … Continued
The restrictions on spending time outside (including permitted activities) were relaxed in England on 13 May. Please read this blog post with the new guidelines. On the evening of Monday 23 March, in what seemed like a response to the … Continued
This post was published on Saturday 21 March and was accurate in the UK until 8.30pm on Monday 23 March (which in the current climate is a pretty long time!). There is a new post with the latest advice here. … Continued
What a week it’s been! The world is in a health crisis, the human race are collectively anxious about one thing, and the new media have gone a little bit mental. It’s probably best I don’t add up the hours … Continued