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Walking in the land of dragons
When it comes to hiking, we are spoilt for choice, with over 140,000 miles of footpaths, bridleways and byways in England and Wales alone. Closer to home, we have the moors of Bodmin, Exmoor, Dartmoor to explore, plus the 600+ miles of the South West Coast Path, but there is so much else out there across Britain.
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Buyers guide: Insulated Outdoor Blankets
Whether you’re setting out on a camping trip, heading to the beach, or just enjoying a countryside picnic, an insulated outdoor blanket can be a game-changer for comfort and convenience.
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Sustainable Fashion Week 2024: The Power of Repair
Sustainable Fashion Week 2024 runs from 20-29 September across the UK (and beyond). The aim is to encourage people to take action locally, in order to change fashion globally.
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Buyers guide: Waterproof Travel Blankets
Ah, the great British outdoors. From the rolling hills of the Lake District to the rugged coastlines of Cornwall, there’s so much to explore in this beautiful country. But let’s be honest, the weather can be a bit unpredictable. Don’t let a sudden downpour or damp grass ruin your adventure! Waterproof travel blankets are your secret weapon for enjoying the outdoors year-round, no matter what Mother Nature throws your way.
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Summer Survey winners announced
We recently ran a feedback survey for our community of customers, followers and supporters to complete. The response was overwhelming, with hundreds of people answering and giving us lots of great feedback and ideas that we can use in the future to help us grow and improve. Here we announce the prize draw winners, plus share some of the lovely comments we received.
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Why buy handmade products?
We believe that making gear by hand means that can we ensure that the products are made to the highest standard possible. And that’s why we have purposefully chosen the approach of ‘quality over quantity’.
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A Sit and Yarn With... Andy Fielding
At the start of the month, Lee was exceptionally excited to chat away with the south-west-based surfboard shaper/developer of over 30 years and displacement hull enthusiast, Andy Fielding. In their ‘yarn’, the pair of them talk about all things ‘hulls’ (a personal obsession of Lee’s), the legend and household surf name George Greenough and his inspiration film ‘The Innermost Limits of Pure Fun’, as well as Andy’s shaping brand; Fantasy Surfcraft.
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Happy Workshop Anniversary to us...we want your ideas!
This month marks the one year anniversary of moving into our workshop and retail space in Belle Vue Lane, Bude. We’ve had a great 12 months welcoming so many people who have come to visit us – whether they knew who we were before they stepped through the door or not!
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World Ocean Day 2024 - more than just one day
World Ocean Day is Saturday 8 June and is an annual celebration that aims to catalyse collective action for a healthy ocean and a stable climate.
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