It has been rumoured, that some time in the dim and distant past, I made a statement regarding friends and colleagues who, on reaching retirement age --- "they end up spending their days pottering around in their gardens and allotments and gradually fading away"! Now, two things have happened to me in the past 6 …
Some time ago I mentioned a phrase I first came across when I lived in Scotland - 'Old age does not come alone'. At first, I could not get my head around the phrase but when it was explained to me it seemed to make sense but I was still not convinced. However, as I …
Review: Silva - Ranger Compass Silva compass Ranger is a traditional baseplate compass commonly used by hikers, mountaineers, backpackers and hunters. It has all the features you need for your adventure.Silva Silva is a name that I have known from the very beginnings of my adventures into map reading and navigation at the age of …
Thanks to the amazing link up between WordPress and Anchor FM I have been able to launch my own Podcast. This means that a large number of my blogs will soon be available as podcasts and can either be viewed on Spotify or Anchor FM, links at the bottom of the page. I do, however, …
Guest Blogger - Debbie Parker I lived in Scotland for over 23 years and spent a lot of my spare time walking and climbing the Munros. It is a part of the UK that has some of the most majestic mountains and breath-taking scenery. This is part of the reason that I was drawn to …
Review: Lomo - Gilet - Water & Wind Resistant Fleece Jacket I am not sure if I am strange or whether other people are like me? I find that I use my lower arms as my temperature control mechanism. What I mean is that when I am hot, I tend to roll my sleeves back …
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According to the Cambridge English Dictionary, to 'Get The Hump' means: to get upset and annoyed with someone because you think they have done something bad to you OK, so who has annoyed me enough to write a blog about them? Well, no one, in fact this blog is about a totally different Hump! Humps …
Book Review: England & Wales Island Bagging by Lisa Drewe A stunning guide to adventures on the islands of England, Wales, the Channel Islands & the Isle Of Man. It is ideal for swimmers, kayakers, adventure travellers, wildlife spotters and ice cream connoisseurs.Lisa Drewe Off the Northeast coast of Europe lies the British Isles archipelago, …
On a recent walk through the South Downs National Park, I came across a group of walkers standing around looking somewhat bemused. Two of their cohort were arguing over a map, finger poking it furiously and making all sorts of gesticulations. As I approached, they stopped their arguing and looked me up and down in …
It is once again a great honour to have been nominated for the Great Outdoors Awards 2021 Outdoor Personality of the Year. My nomination reflects the work I do in encouraging the over 60s to get outdoors and maintain or take part in an active life as they approach retirement. With an ever-rising percentage of …
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Hill-Walking For The Over 60's 