Activities

Jumping in puddles

As usual it is raining, but sometimes there is nothing better than just accepting that in Britain it is wet … [Read more]

June 21, 2012 at 7:00 am
Activities | 1 comment
Summer Solstice Sunrise

The summer solstice is the moment when the Sun reaches its highest position in the sky and creates the longest … [Read more]

June 20, 2012 at 6:00 am
Activities, Summer | 2 comments
The finished paper plane design

Show your colours by supporting England with this Mighty Eagle England Flyer. We have made a specially designed plane to … [Read more]

June 19, 2012 at 1:18 pm
Activities | 3 comments
Test your tin can stove

Here we show you a intriguing way of making a backpacking stove out of a tin can. This method is … [Read more]

June 19, 2012 at 6:05 am
Simple bait and float rig

Here we show you how to set up a simple float and bait fishing rig. You will need: a simple … [Read more]

June 18, 2012 at 7:03 am
Activities, Fishing | 1 comment
Simple spinner rig

Here we show you how to set up a simple spinner fishing rig. You will need: A simple fishing rod … [Read more]

June 18, 2012 at 7:02 am
Fishing, Activities | 1 comment
How to tie a half blood-knot

Here we show you how to tie a half blood knot (also known as a cinch knot) which is perfect … [Read more]

June 18, 2012 at 7:01 am
Fishing | 1 comment
Fishing with kids

Of all of those “bond with your children forever” moments, catching your first fish is one of them. Here we … [Read more]

June 18, 2012 at 7:00 am
Activities, Fishing | 4 comments
Feeding ducks

How to feed ducks from your hands Next time you go feeding the ducks, try to get them to feed … [Read more]

June 13, 2012 at 9:41 pm
Activities | No comments
Sailing to treasure island

On a recent trip to the Lake District, we used our sailing boat and canoe to get out to an … [Read more]

June 11, 2012 at 1:26 pm