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Five great ways to lay down a memory...
Has the sudden spring weather made you long for that lazy summer holiday? Or think about the three - yes three! - bank holiday weekends coming up?
Over the last ten years I've taken my brother's kids away at least a couple of times, often with some other friends and their kids, so we can all get away from the noise and enjoy that sensation of cold dew on flip-flopped feet...
Six Surprising Reasons It's Good to Go Outdoors
We instinctively know that time spent outdoors makes us feel better, but more and more research is emerging to show that being outdoors, particularly when we are growing up, plays a critical role in our physical and cognitive development and ongoing wellbeing.
The invisible killer on our streets
It's time to act on air pollution! This year could prove a turning point in the battle against NO2 and particulates - and we're joining the campaign for regular Car-free Days across the capital. If we want more children to play outside, we need to make our cities healthier places to live in...
Swimming Women — Why women do and don’t swim…
On a clear, mild early December evening we gathered at our favourite London Fields Lido for a swim with the amazing Ella (@ellachloeswims on Instagram) and Rosie who set up the wonderful swimwear brand Deakin and Blue for an Outdoor People gathering of regular outdoor swimmers and women who hadn’t swum for years….
The art of camping... in 1929!
From the Caravan and Camping club magazine c. 1929… some things never change!
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