Better to be on the hill – than over the hill
May is National Walking Month when like-minded people are doing their best to coerce, encourage and inspire everyone to get out a do some walking. We are not necessarily talking about long distance footpaths or treks up Snowdon or Scafell Pike. It is about getting everyone out doing as much as they can, even if …
On the 6 June 1944 the Allied landings started in Normandy often referred to as D-Day, it was the largest seaborne invasion in history. However, prior to D-Day there was a lot of planning and preparation, much of which occurred close to where I now live. Two of these historic sites are now on lovely …
Review: Grizzly's Adventure Blends At the beginning of the year I was in negotiation with Grizzly's Adventure Blends regarding becoming one of their R&D Ambassadors. Very soon after the agreement was signed a package arrived in the post containing their range of teas for my perusal and review. The range sent for review included: …
What is Lyme Disease? Lyme disease is a bacterial infection that can caught from infected ticks of the Ixodes genus. Usually found in woodland and heath areas, ticks feed on the blood of birds and mammals, including humans. Infection is not instant as the tick may need to be attached for between 36 & 48 …
I have recently moved house to an area that I never been to before, so one of the first priorities after getting the house sorted was to explore the local area. The village of Liss is in East Hampshire but lies just 1 mile from the West Sussex border. It is situated on the Greensand …
I was chatting to a 25 year old the other day who made a comment about the 'good old days' when referring back to his teens! I had to chuckle to myself thinking his good olds were 6 year ago yet mine were 43 years ago! I started thinking about how attitudes and perceptions of …
As we finally drag ourselves out of winter and into spring it is time for many to start thinking about getting out and about into the great outdoors. For many walking through the winter has been restricted due to the weather or health problems. I know personally that I have not fully recovered from a …
I have been a hill-walker for over 50 years, walking all over the world but particularly in Wales, Scotland and Lake District. When I was in my teens I would meet people of all ages out walking and enjoying the great outdoors. However, over the years I saw the involvement in walking decrease. The decline …
Some recent discussions regarding the contents of several colleagues rucksacks got me thinking about one of the most frequent questions I am asked. What do I carry in my rucksack? For those who know me well, I always carry my rucksack, even when I am taking a short local walk. I suppose it could be …
Self-esteem, self-discipline, ambition and emotional development are stunted without parental guidance and involvement, affecting an individual's decision-making capabilities and self-identity far beyond childhood. Stacey Lynn BSc It has long been know that the early years of a child's development (0-5 years), have a major impact on their physical and cognitive development in later life. But what …
