One of the consequences of my 'Lock-Down has been the rediscovery of my 'Action Camera' more generically known as a Go-Pro (hoover syndrome). I was given mine as a present last year and I think I used it once. One of the problems I had was trying to edit the video after I had taken …
Review: Blis-Toes reusable toe comfort sleeves Blis-Toes are marketed in the UK by Zurego, an independent family-run Health and Beauty supplier based in Cheshire, UK. They test absolutely everything themselves before they even think about putting anything on the market. In the words of Zurego: Blis-Toes® by Blis-Sox® reduces impact and friction on toes for …
This spring and summer I had planned to do a few long-distance footpaths to add to those I completed last year. My first target was the 21-mile Hangers Way in Hampshire followed by the 37-mile Downs Link from St. Martha's Hill, Surrey to Shoreham-by-Sea, West Sussex. Also, a re-walk of the South Downs Way over …
In the current state of Lock Down Britain, the fitter, healthier and younger members of the community can take their daily exercise outside the bounds of their home. However, for the over 70's and those with serious under lying health issues this is not possible. For these people are in home isolation for at least …
Review: Scemo - Self Heating Sleeping Bag Towards the end of last year, I was approached by a new PR Agency '3D Adventure' who were introducing minor European brands to the UK. One of these companies was a small, but well established, Italian company Scemo. Scemo specialise in new innovations and pushing technology to the …
For over 50 years I have enjoyed a life outdoors, whether that has been caving, potholing, camping, rock climbing, hiking or world travel. These days I restrict myself to the more manageable and sedate activities such as walking. Throughout all of this time I have always given back to the hobby. Whether it has been …
We are in unprecedented times, never in my lifetime have I experienced such a global upheaval. With the current UK Government lock-down we are required to Stay At Home. However, we are permitted to leave the home for specific things, one of the those is to exercise once a day. Exercise is still important for …
Book Review: Wild Running by Jen & Sim Benson For every runner who tours the world running marathons, there are thousands who run to hear leaves and listen to the rain, and look to the day when it is suddenly as easy as a bird in flight George Sheehan Jen and Sim Benson describe themselves …
When I say One Step At A Time, I do not mean the process for taking a walk but I literally mean One Step At A Time. As we get older, one of the key things that starts to 'play-up' is our balance. Having good balance is important for many everyday activities, such as going …
On the 31st March 2020, the South Downs National Park will celebrate its 10th anniversary. After many years of discussion, debate and wrangling, the Confirmation Order was signed off by the Rt Hon Hilary Benn MP, Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs in the Nutmeg Tree Cafe, Ditchling on the 12 Nov …
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