Hexham Spring Fair 2014

This Saturday (26th April) we will be in Hexham, for the Eating Festival and Spring Fair. You’ll find us in the beautiful grounds of Hexham Abbey, next to the bandstand. There will be lots going on between 9am-4:30pm. There will be live music, pony rides, cookery demonstrations, classic VW’s, classic bikes and lots more….  Pop Read more

British Heart Foundation Event 2014

The British Heart Foundation have organised a challenging hike along the world famous Hadrian’s Wall. Tackling the toughest 9-mile stretch, participants will have a fantastic day out and leave with great memories. They will also help the British Heart Foundation (BHF) save lives. The 2014 event is now full – but you can register up Read more

How Wolves Change Rivers

We found this amazing video about the wolves of Yellowstone National Park. It is amazing how the re-introduction of wolves as apex predators in Yellowstone National Park has changed not only the eco-system of Yellowstone National Park, but the physical geography of the park too. It’s only 4 minutes 33 seconds long… well worth a Read more

Lovely Reviews

Thank you to all our lovely clients that have taken the time to send us reviews.  The reviews we’ve received have all been wonderfully kind.  We’ve have had an enormous challenge trying to select only a few for the shortlist.…. We really enjoyed your very informative walk on Hadrian’s Wall. Loved the humour of your Read more

Spider Breeding Season is Upon Us!

I found this fascinating video of Sir David Attenborough explaining what “ballooning” is, and thought I’d share it with you all.  It is not very often I can watch stuff on spiders but this was great (I couldn’t bring myself to watch the “jumping spider” video on the BBC iplayer though)! First some interesting facts Read more

Could Your Child Survive Alone In The Woods?

I found this very interesting article on The Mother Nature Network: There’s a hierarchy of survival skills that are more age-appropriate for children than teaching them how to skin a squirrel for supper. For any parent, the idea of your children wondering lost and alone in the wilderness is a terrifying one. For Paul Osborn, Read more

My Teacher

I have always been very hyperactive and sitting still for long periods of time is challenging for me.  I have never needed a lot of sleep and when I was young the doctors advised my mother to sleep when I slept, if she hoped to get some rest.  Even now my wife says if I lie Read more

Alwinton Round 2013

We had a great time this weekend doing the Alwinton Round.  My brother recently joined the North of Tyne Mountain Rescue Team (who host the event every year) and as Ollie had been drafted in to Marshall one of the check points, we all decided to participate in the walk.  It is the first time Read more

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