How ‘Muddy’ is Your Profile?

Do you claim to be a horse lover, but not have a single picture of a horse on your profile? Or have you ticked every outdoor activity going without actually mentioning them in your profile? It’s time to see if your ‘muddy’ credentials are showing.

Dating When You Have Children

When you have a child or children from a previous relationship, it adds another aspect to dating. I spoke to a number of people who have children and have started a new relationship to find out what they learnt about dating with children. Although their experiences are helpful, it is important to remember that all… Continue reading Dating When You Have Children

Where does your recycling go?

Another unusual farm diversification project…but Chris and Simon Mountain’s East Midlands waste management and recycling centre has been so successful that they now rent out the family farm and have essentially diversified out of farming all together. It all started at the end of the 90s with two skip lorries (which they inherited when someone… Continue reading Where does your recycling go?

Abseiling in the Lake District

Think outdoor activities in the Lake District and you might be conjuring up images of wet school trips with ill-fitting waterproof gear and soggy sandwiches.  Okay, so the Lake District isn’t known for its tropical climate, but Johan and Emma Hoving, founders of outdoor activity and holiday company, RiverDeepMountainHigh, strongly believe that with the right… Continue reading Abseiling in the Lake District

Hunter Boots: Alive and Kicking

When we told people that we were going to visit the Hunter boot factory in Dumfries, the immediate response was, “I thought they went bust, what happened?” To be honest, we weren’t entirely sure but we knew they were still operating as they’d been kind enough to sponsor us with a few prizes over the… Continue reading Hunter Boots: Alive and Kicking