After publishing my original list of fifty things to do outside in summer back in May 2017, and just like my autumn version, it’s been one of my most-viewed posts since then. Well it’s time for a spruce up; here’s … Continued
In the spirit of going and doing something positive rather than wallowing in what the inevitable weather might have us feel, I have learnt to time my annual my One Hour Outside 30-day challenge to encourage us all to spend a … Continued
After publishing my list of fifty things to do outside in November 2016, it’s been one of my most-viewed posts at this time of year. A few years on, it’s time for a spruce up. So, here’s a refreshed version … Continued
If you’ve been reading my weekly blog posts this summer, you know I’ve been having a lot of fun testing out my new Petromax cast iron skillet. This marvellous bit of chunky outdoor cooking equipment (this one) was a gift … Continued
If you are wanting to buy someone a gift this Christmas as a token of your love, then why not make it something that will either inspire and motivate them to spend time outdoors, or to make their time outside … Continued
Happy New Year! Wow, my first Weekly Blog of 2022. Doesn’t time fly?! I think everyone else has already commented that 2019 feels like yesterday, and it seems as though we’re all moving into this new year very quietly and … Continued
Well hello there! I’m back! How was October in your world? It’s been quite the month here… I’ve got some catching up to do! So how about a rambling weekly blog? Let’s start with the big thing that took over … Continued
November is a notoriously cold, dark and damp month. The position of November in the Gregorian calendar means that those of us here in the UK get short days, dark mornings and evenings, often poor – wet and windy – … Continued
A walk that’s been on my bucket list for a while is the Four Falls Trail over in the Brecon Beacons. Reaching number 40 in ITV’s Britain’s Favourite Walks, this is a well-known and popular short hike visited by thousands … Continued
I think it’s fair to say that during the course of 2020, many people have looked at the things they own, and realised that stuff is not what makes them happy. Maybe they’ve had a massive clear out, or they’ve … Continued