Having hung up the surf gear and headed inland for winter, perhaps a little adventure out into the great British outdoors seems tempting. Discounting the girl Guides and Scouts, most average folks are unfamiliar with things like kindling, water sourcing and illnesses like hypothermia and shock. One thing most people CAN do is find a nice little hole to do their “business” in!
In the UK it’s actually quite difficult to get good and lost in the average belt of countryside. Of course mountain safety is a pressing issue, with the likes of Snowdon and the Peak District unfortunately claiming the lives of outdoor enthusiasts. These accidents and events are thankfully rare, and the majority of lost folks simply spend a cold, muggy few hours waiting for help or seeking assistance.
Catered Chalets Offer Luxurious Ski Holidays
Staying in a beautiful chalet can really make your ski holiday. Traditionally, ski chalets offer self-catering accommodation. However, recently, there has been a rise in ski holiday companies offering catered chalets. Catered chalets exemplify luxury, removing stress and leaving you free to enjoy and appreciate every aspect of your ski holidays.
Kids and Sport: Safe Surfing
Introducing the kids to any extreme sport is to be done with caution (no matter how confident they might seem about donning their new XCEL Infinity winter wetsuit and getting out into the British sea for a session of exhilarating coasteering!)
How Large Format Printing can Benefit your Business
In the world of advertising, the possibilities are endless. From television to print to digital, there’s no limit to the places where you can showcase your business or product. While Internet marketing has had a huge boost in recent years, advertising using print media is still hugely effective.
Types of Exhibition Stands
Exhibitions can be great ways of reaching new clients and potential customers. They can be an excellent way to expand your business and reach customers you wouldn’t have otherwise thought of targeting. There are a number of different types of exhibition stands.
Getting More Sales from your PVC Banners
PVC banners are an incredibly effective and versatile form of advertising. They provide a vivid and striking promotion while being extremely cost effective. A well designed PVC banner can engage and inspire potential customers, and thereby greatly increase your sales. A poorly designed one, however, can have entirely the opposite effect. It’s vital that you get your banners right. Following some simple rules can mean the different between an increase in sales and reputation or no sales at all.
Top Winter Extreme Sports Alternatives to Surfing
The UK isn’t exactly known for its winter sports. The kids of Newquay and every other surf town might have hung up their wetsuits and shut up the surf shop until the next season, but that’s not to say that the UK has nothing to offer when it comes to winter extreme sports and activities.
Seasonal Changes: Choosing the Right Wetsuit
The UK climate is never going to match Hawaii. Choosing the right wetsuit to match whatever the fickle British weather fancies dishing out during the seasons is not only the key to comfort, but also to safety.
Broadly speaking, the seasonal categories of UK wetsuits fall between winter wetsuits and summer wetsuits. The main difference between winter and summer wetsuits are their protection from the elements, temperature control and body protection. Basically, winter wetsuits are made of tough stuff (thicker neoprene, closer stitching and sealant) whilst summer wetsuits tend to be made from thinner neoprene with more widely spaced stitching.
In terms of material, high end seasonal wetsuits will be made using incredibly flexible neoprene from top to bottom. Entry level or budget wetsuits are likely to be comprised mostly of basic neoprene with additional panels of elasticised neoprene for movement.
Cleaning Your Paint Brushes
Whether you’re a professional tradesperson or about to undertake a big decorating project in your home, you’ll know how expensive paint brushes can be. When you’ve invested in some good quality paint brushes, you’ll want them to last for a long time. However, quality of paint brushes alone is not enough to ensure longevity.
Updating the image of the parking attendant
Many people still have a rather outdated image of the parking attendant. The picture of the prowling parking enforcer in his or her peaked cap, navy blue slacks, hi-visibility vest and sensible shoes has long been replaced by that of the new and improved ‘civil enforcement officer’. The rather staid and busy-body image of the old parking attendant has been re-vamped and there is a new breed on the streets striking fear into the hearts of parking offenders.
Appropriate Clothing for a Yoga Workout
Yoga is a wonderful workout that can help you feel healthier, more flexible and less stressed. There are yoga studios and classes springing up in every town. But attending a yoga class for the first time can be intimidating. It’s difficult to know what to expect, and even more difficult to know what to wear.
Loungewear to Suit your Lifestyle
Work wear can be uncomfortable and restrictive. Most of us can’t wait until we get home and can change into something more relaxing. While it’s nice to feel comfortable during your spare time, most of us will still want to look stylish. You never know when you might need to run to the shop, or when an unexpected visitor might call.
Choosing Cashmere Clothing
For most women, cashmere clothing is the epitome of luxury. A good quality item of cashmere clothing will make you feel wonderful and, if cared for properly, will last you a lifetime. Cashmere has many advantages over other materials, and an item of cashmere clothing is an excellent investment. Cashmere may seem expensive, but the price should reflect the quality of the piece. Cashmere clothing is a considered purchase, and there are certain things you should look out for before investing in a piece.
Pure cashmere wool is warm, light and soft to touch. It should not irritate the skin, meaning that even people who are normally allergic to wool can wear cashmere. A lot of cheaper cashmere clothing is actually mixed with other wools. You can check if the cashmere you are purchasing is pure buy running the material along a sensitive part of your skin, such as your chin and neck. Pure cashmere should feel soft and smooth and not itch.
Any item of cashmere clothing should also have a good finish to ensure its longevity. Check the quality of stitching along the seams. They should be strong and there shouldn’t be any threads coming away. If there are any pockets on the garment, they should be stitched firmly to avoid any holes forming. Knitted garments can have a tendency to stretch over time, but if it’s constructed well and fits you properly, that shouldn’t be a problem.
Cashmere clothing is beautiful, elegant and will never go out of style. A good quality item of cashmere clothing can make anyone look great. Take some time to choose an item that’s well constructed and made from high quality, pure cashmere, and you’ll have an item that you can wear and enjoy for years.
Finding Their Feet
When your child is learning to walk, it is important that the parents understand the best way to protect their feet.
For many years it was assumed that a baby’s feet and ankles were weak and would need added support as they learnt to take their first steps before their bones and muscles grew stronger with time.
Have Happy Feet This Winter
When winter comes around, it is important to make sure that children’s feet are sufficiently protected against the elements. Unless they happen to be extremely hydrophobic the chances are that splashing through puddles and crunching through drifts of snow will probably become the main focus of their days once they head outside.
Breaking into the International Marketplace
Selling products or services domestically may well help your company to continue to survive and in some even prosper. But for a company to reach its full potential, it is almost always important to branch out internationally.
Moving Abroad
Moving house is apparently one of the most stressful times in any person’s life. From the actually hassle of selling your house through to the buying of another, the packing and the stresses involved in making sure everything is done in time, there are few things in life that can get us as flustered as a house move.
Ensure You Are Saying the Right Thing
Language Translation may be an easy task for any multi- or bi-lingual people, but ensuring that cultural implications are fully understood within the business world might not be.With any document that is going to be circulated to a key audience, it is extremely important to ensure that is had been proofread thoroughly and accurately.
Choosing Pearl Jewellery
Pearls are a classic in jewellery design. A pearl necklace, bracelet of a set of pearl earrings will never go out of style, and last you a lifetime. But like other precious jewels, the quality, and therefore the price, of pearls can vary dramatically. There are some considerations you should make before investing in a piece of pearl jewellery.
Women’s Hands Reveal Their True Age
Men grow cold as girls grow old, but diamonds are a girl’s best friend… or perhaps GLOVES are a woman’s best friend past a certain age! The derogatory terms banded about when describing a woman’s aged hands can be as graphic as “like a silk bag of snakes” or the old classic “fingers like a tortoise’s neck” Either way, there are two options – take and revel in the wisdom and serenity that apparently comes with age, or embark upon a regime of improvement that can include non-surgical treatments such as lasers or chemical peels (to reduce the appearance of age spots)
But is all that fuss necessary? Back in 2006 the American Society of Plastic Surgeons (ASPS) issued findings concerning a study during which participants were asked to examine un-changed photographs of women’s hands and asses their ages by decade. The study showed that in the majority of cases participants successfully identified the correct decade age group.
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