April 26, 2011 – 12:54 pm
Spending time in the North East had got me thinking. It’s all very well us trying to encourage more and more people to embrace the great outdoors, but It’s also important that we hear the other side of the argument. What about the people who live and work in rural communities? What effect does tourism […]
April 21, 2011 – 11:47 am
During my time at Marsden Moor I took advantage of the opportunity to quiz some National Trust Volunteers. Why Volunteer? Why the National Trust? Why outdoor volunteering? ….just some of the questions I put to Alison Povey and Ian Vincent. For more information on how you can get volunteering with the National Trust click here. […]
What springs to mind when you think of the National Trust? Lush green parklands? Idyllic settings for ramblers? A cup of tea or two? You wouldn’t necessarily think of youth rehabilitation projects? Community service? Or young offenders . . .would you? During my time in the North East I took advantage of my chance to […]
Before my visit to Gibside I had been a stranger to the North East. Sure, I’d been a huge fan of Byker Grove (ooo byker byker!) have always loved Ant and Dec and as a child had a cardboard cutout of Alan Shearer. . .but what of the countryside? I’d heard a whisper that there was some pretty innovative events happening […]
April 12, 2011 – 10:02 am
After spending the day at The Gibside Estate, with the Inner City Project, I realised that the park was in fact providing a green lung for its neighbouring city and ‘large town’ Newcastle and Gateshead not to mention a pit stop for shoppers at the Metro Centre, only 3 miles away! And so I cornered […]
After visiting Water Orton Primary school I was convinced! The great outdoors should be an integral part of any childhood, it nurtures imagination, self-esteem, curiosity and helps build confidence and friendships. What’s more the outdoors develops a vital relationship between children and risk. I was a tree climber…I’m still a tree climber and yes I […]
I was so fascinated by Kate MacRae, teacher, learning consultant, IT expert and general superwoman, that I’ve decided to share her full interview with you. What do you think? Are we over protecting our children? How can we make outdoor learning a MUST for every school? How beneficial is the outdoors for young children? Leave […]
I hope everyone enjoyed April Fool’s day, I certainly did, my favourite stunt by far being that of the Guardian’s Official Royal Wedding blog that posted: 10.11am: BREAKING: Royal wedding OFF. More as we get it. You can find loads more here: ————————————————————————- Anyhow it’s gone 12 now so back to more important business! A few […]
A huge thanks to Jake for his fantastic-al blog, I am now totally inspired and will be digging out my old caterpillar kite and heading to the hills. Next to the stage is Steve Falvey from the Boudicca Way, in his blog he shares with us some of England’s best kept secrets. So, recent research tells […]
Afternoon all. I wanted to share Karen Wittaker’s story with you today, a complete convert! Gone are her days of chit chatting at the office watercooler (just to grab that extra bit of exercise) now Karen spends her time out and about on the South Downs, soon to become a National Park don’t you know, […]
