The Children s Hospital
29/09/2013 22:27
Sunday 06 October 2013 08:30 https://tchc.org.uk/three-dams-walk2013
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Light the Night
03/09/2013 09:32
Saturday 28th September
18:30
https://www.wphcancercharity.org.uk/light_the_night.html
What a fantastic night, i ended up as a marshal for the evening with my daughter Sarah, what a night, there were people from all walks of life there to support the local cancer charity, some were in costume...
Backpacks
29/08/2013 09:55
These reviews will be an ongoing thing, it is because of this that i only give my views of the equipment that i am useing at the moment and gear that i have used in the past....if that makes any sence, please read on
Karrimor Urban 30 Daypack
> Large main compartment
> Padded laptop...
Legs
03/08/2013 14:13
Craghoppers, Bear Grylls, Trousers
Whilst i would normally not be entised by the name that my equipment carries i did find myself drawn to these pants, being of a more generous frame i became tired of my "normal" pants restricting movement over styles and other obsticles, i noted that theae...
Do, Hydrate.
13/07/2013 09:16
On warm days carry plenty of water, extra if you can, there maybe others on the trail that did not, remember to be sure that your dogs are well hydrated too. Wear sun screen, factor 50 or as near as you can get it, the sun is a lot stronger when it has an unrestricted view of you.
Do, First Aid Kit
12/06/2013 11:28
The first aid kit is an essential part of your equipment, you don't have to pack it like you are expecting war to break out, but a few essentials can't hurt, remember, your first aid kit may not just be for your own use, listed below is what i would generally take along on short day trips,
Plasters...
Do Not, Wear Denim
12/06/2013 10:44
Denim is cotton, cotton retains moisture instead of wicking it away like polyester or wool fabrics, once wet, cotton can take a very long time to dry out and given the right conditions will freeze, any moisture that is held against your skin will be siphoning your body heat away, this will...
Do Not, Attract Lightning
11/06/2013 23:44
If you are one of those people that believes that lightning only strikes metalic objects...
you should probably think again, lightning can strike objects upto ten miles away from the storm center and is attracted to the tallest objects, if you are on a high ridge line or an exposed peak you are...
Do, Break in New Boots/Shoes
11/06/2013 23:17
New boots/shoes must always be broken in, there is a saying that you will find to be very true " if your feet are happy, the rest of you will be happy ", you should try breaking in new boots/shoes by running errands to local shops or taking the dog for a walk etc, small journeys, if...
Sat 15th june 2013
11/06/2013 22:45
Deepcar to Hope.
This walk will take in the historic village of Bolsterstone, Broomhead Wood and meanders over open moorland to The Derwent Edge, from there down to Cutthroat Bridge, A short road walk then to Win Hill and down into Hope in time for tea, this walk is estimated to be approximately 18...
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