So what’s your sign? No I’m not talking zodiac or Chinese, I mean signs of spring. Everyone seems to have their own benchmark for when the natural world officially wakes up from its winter nap. For some it’s the sound of the cuckoo, for others it’s primroses flowering, but by February I’ve always had enough [...]
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Looking for signs of spring
Posted on 20 February 2012.
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How I’m getting my 2012 outdoor kicks… on a budget
Posted on 09 January 2012.
The January sales are in full swing and I’m finding it more and more difficult to ignore the lure of 30% off a shiny new rucksack or waterproof jacket. However, my Christmas credit card bill hasn’t got any smaller and my cupboards aren’t getting any bigger. So I decided it was time to have a [...]
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Things to consider when buying a new bike
Posted on 06 January 2012.
Want to know the only upside to having your beloved bike stolen (the one that you’ve spent countless hours and money on purchasing, upgrading, maintaining and generally pimping out)? Getting a call from the insurance company saying you can now replace it!
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New Year project: Make your garden more wildlife friendly
Posted on 03 January 2012.
Looking out of my kitchen window over Christmas, the back garden was looking a bit forlorn and devoid of life, without a green shoot or buzzing bee in sight. However, a stocking filler booklet from the RSPB about making your garden more bird and wildlife friendly (thanks mum) assured me that there are is still [...]
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What will your 2012 resolution be?
Posted on 30 December 2011.
I’m a bit of a sucker for motivational books, and Dame Kelly Holmes’ Just go for it was the latest tome to end up in my stocking this Christmas. As a double Olympic gold medallist, she’s a pretty good person to take advice from when it comes to achieving your goals, and with only 5% [...]
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Become an armchair adventurer
Posted on 10 November 2011.
Lacking motivation? Finding it hard to peel yourself off the sofa and hit the trail/track/tarmac? Then a good old fashioned adventure story might be just what the doctor ordered.
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How to find adventure buddies
Posted on 22 August 2011.
When you’re taking up a new outdoor activity, it can sometimes be tricky to find someone to do it with. For all sorts of reasons, from safety to sourcing equipment to just having someone to share the experience with, it’s often much better to learn as part of a group. But what do you do [...]
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Keeping the surf dream alive
Posted on 29 June 2011.
Following a fantastic recent weekend in South Devon where I discovered one of it’s best surfing beaches, Bantham beach, I’ve now well and truly caught the surf bug again.
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Have you signed up yet?
Posted on 23 May 2011.
As a FAF newsletter subscriber, you’ll be the first to hear about exclusive offers and competitions from our funky outdoors partners.
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It’s our first birthday!
Posted on 11 April 2011.
Yup, that’s right, this week FAF is one year old. So what better time to take a look back at your top 10 favourite posts so far.
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Yes it’s another 20% off Blacks offer this weekend!
Posted on 07 April 2011.
We’ve got one more bite at the cherry for you, with ANOTHER online discount code for this weekend.
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We’re still in winter’s icy grip
Posted on 09 February 2011.
Brrr, yesterday was a frosty reminder that we’re not quite out of winter yet, but I’m in no hurry. Am still loving how gorgeous everything looks coated in white with a halo of low lying morning sun.
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How far would you travel to get your weekend fresh air fix?
Posted on 07 February 2011.
Stuck in traffic somewhere on the M6 near Birmingham en route to Snowdonia, I started pondering what the optimum distance is for a weekend of adventure. There’s a careful balance to be struck between the sheer awesomeness of the destination and how easy it is to actually get there.
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Your chance to contribute to the first ever FAF handbook
Posted on 17 January 2011.
Over the last couple of months, I’ve been writing the first ever FAF handbook for getting your daily outdoor fix, and would love to include some of your suggestions and experiences!
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Hi and welcome. I'm a freelance journalist and copywriter, with a passion for all things outdoorsy. My blog is all about getting out in the fresh air and finding new ways to get extremely muddy. Sound fun? Then join my community of FAF'ers!
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