We know blog awards aren’t the be all and end all of blogging, but finding out your blog has been nominated for an award is a great feeling! In the last few weeks we found out we’d been nominated in the Trespass 2016 Blog Awards, and the Go Outdoors Blog Awards 2016…so how did we…
We’ve received our survey packs for the RSPB Big Garden Birdwatch 2017. We’ve washed out all of our feeders, bought a couple of others and have restocked with a variety of different feeds to try and attract as many different birds as we can to our little garden. If you’d like to take part, but…
???? 3 minute read Being able to prepare and cook proper food when camping really can make a huge difference to your enjoyment. With not a ration pack or tin of beans in sight, we share some essentials to help you kit out your camp kitchen in style! If you eat well at home, it stands…
We’d like to say a huge thank you to everyone that voted for us in the Go Outdoor blog awards….we’ve just found out that we’ve only gone and made the final judges shortlist! Voting is now closed and the final decision is with the Go Outdoors judges, and the winner will be notified on 12th…
After a late night spent welcoming in the New Year with close friends, I wake up with a sore head and a raging desire to drink litres of water. The voices of some of my early rising friends drift upstairs as I mentally tot up the number of cocktails and glasses of Prosecco I drank…
There’s something about this time of year that prompts me to pause and reflect on the previous Twelve months. Whilst I’m not usually one for retrospection, it allows me to remember and appreciate all the things we’ve been able to fit into the year. Looking back, 2016 has faced us with difficulties and sadness, but…
I simply adore the time between Christmas and New Year. I’m lucky enough to have the entire week off, which means free time and the opportunity to go for plenty of walks in the hope of burning off some excess Christmas calories. Today that meant I also got the chance to put some new Heat…
It’s that time of year again, when the sky tries to blind you by firing deadly ice-bullets into your face. Big clumps of wet white stuff accumulate on the ground trapping you indoors. Miniature invisible ice rinks appear without warning, intent on breaking your neck… With strong evidence like this, the only conclusion I can…
What I tested Teva Arrowood Lux Mid WP Available in 3 colours: Grape Wine, Cognac and Black £120 Buy them here Product features Full-Grain Waterproof Leather Upper Waterproof Construction Float-Lite™ Midsole and Outsole Rubber Outsole Inserts PU Removable Sockliner The verdict Although they aren’t really meant to be a rugged all-season walking boot, we thought…
We arrive at Hoe Grange on a beautiful bright and clear winters morning Our visit Saturday 17th December – Sunday 18th December From £100 per night 2 night minimum stay Find out more about Hoe Grange Holidays Pod Amenities Full bathroom including a double-sized shower and heated towel rail Double sofa bed Contemporary kitchenette with…
The nominations for the Trespass 2016 blog awards opened earlier this month, and we are delighted to confirm that we got enough nominations to make the final shortlist! We’re In The Final 5 so a huge thanks to everyone who nominated us, but we need to ask for your help one more time – this…
Are you taking part in the Big Garden Birdwatch? The RSPB Big Garden Birdwatch is coming soon, from 28-30 January 2017, and you can be part of the world’s largest wildlife survey! The Big Garden Birdwatch helps the RSPB to build a picture of garden wildlife across the UK. Take part by registering for your…