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This week's blog comes courtesy of Keefus Outdoors - see more here:I came up with the term “Microcamping” last year. This slightly watered down version of the “Microadventure” will be sure get your kids to love the outdoors.You may well have heard the term microadventure used over the last few years when talking about enjoying the outdoors. The phrase (if you haven’t) was coine …
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Father's day is quickly coming upon us, as it always does. What once was a distant dream is now a reality touching down with a couple of weeks. Now, don't despair, your friendly neighbourhood Olpro blog post is here to help with ideas for what to get that special man in your life!The classic... A tent!Just in time for the big day we have received a big load of stock so we are a …
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It is now under 40 days until Easter and although Easter is a little earlier this year, so we can say that it's now under 40 days until Easter a little earlier too it remains a fact that the first Bank Holiday since the last one is nearly upon us.It's also the first bank holiday of the year which is evident earlier and earlier each year with Chocolate Eggs appearing on every va …
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Beyond GlampingWhat Type Of Happy Camper Are You?The current UK economic climate has seen a huge surge in interest in camping this summer, according to British camping manufacturer OLPRO whose sales have doubled since 2012 (www.olproshop.com)First came the trend for more glamorous camping – or glamping, as it is known – but, working with behavioural psychologist Barbara Bishop, …
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At this time of year, as in the heart of summer where BBQ weather increases the chances of drink/ driving, the police put out great campaigns highlighting the risks of drinking and then getting behind the wheel. The stories of people who have lost loved ones due to people drinking and then getting into their car are awful to hear because of the completely unnecessary nature of …
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In two weeks time we will be exhibiting at the Outdoor Trade Show, in Stoneleigh. This fantastic show is an event visited by the best of the Outdoor Leisure Trade, so camping shops, Caravan retailers and Climbing, Walking and Outdoor Clothing Stores. A lot of the national companies now attend the three day event which runs from Sunday through to Tuesday.Sunday is a good day bec …
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