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Regatta Great Outdoors

Manchester, Uk

Come out and play

Interests: Hiking, walking, camping, gardening, festivals

Recent Activity

A day out fishing in Etherow Country Park

With the weather warming up (rising just past freezing), I decided to join my good friend Paul AKA Jiff, on a Saturday morning fishing trip. We decided in a telephone conversation the night before that we would try our luck at Etherow Country Park. The park is in Comstall which... Continue reading

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Outdoor clothing for inbetweeners

My daughter, Little Miss Outdoors, used to be so cute and dinky. Children’s outdoor clothing suited her beautifully and she loved all the bright colours. Then she grew! Now, aged 14, she is almost as tall as me (5ft9in) and still very slight. She is too tall for the children’s... Continue reading

Posted 5 days ago at Regatta

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Kit review: Regatta men's outdoor gear

Looking good and staying warm and dry in the great outdoors has never been easier – even for men! Gone are the days of dark green and muddy brown only shades for men’s outdoor clothing (although if you still love green and brown they are avilable!). Today there is much... Continue reading

Posted May 9, 2013 at Regatta

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Take a relaxing walk on the canals

Canals always bring out the nostalgic in me. As a child, our family holidays were spent travelling the canals of England. I only have to see one brightly painted canal boat puttering along the waterways to come over all happy and smiley. So a recent trip to Lancaster to give... Continue reading

Posted May 7, 2013 at Regatta

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101 things to do in England campaign

Visit England, the country’s tourist board, has created an innovative app that encourages people to “101 things”. The 101 Things to Do in England Before you go Abroad app has been created after Visit England asked people to suggest their favourite places to go and see. The categories include Food... Continue reading

Posted Apr 25, 2013 at Regatta

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Regatta receives Queen's award for international trade for second year in a row!

Regatta is delighted to announce that - for the second consecutive year – we have been awarded the Queen’s Award for Enterprise: International Trade. This is the UK’s highest accolade for business success and acknowledges outstanding achievement in export for both brands - Regatta and Dare 2b. Keith Black, CEO,... Continue reading

Posted Apr 22, 2013 at Regatta

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Let's get kids playing outdoors

Oh, this makes for sad reading. According to a survey by Play England almost two-thirds of children in the UK say they would rather be playing on their computers or watching the TV rather than playing outdoors. If you are the same generation as the kids’ parents, you might well... Continue reading

Posted Apr 22, 2013 at Regatta

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Celebrate John Muir Day

Did you know that the founder of the modern conservation movement was born in Scotland? John Muir, who spent his childhood in Dunbar, East Lothian, is also hailed as the father of national parks and anyone who loves the many preserved wild places across the world has him to thank... Continue reading

Posted Apr 11, 2013 at Regatta

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Outdoors fun on Britain’s canals

For so long the focus of British industry, the canals have been reinvented in the last few decades to provide a haven for outdoors fans and nature lovers. Some 2,000 miles of canals in England and Wales and hundreds more in Scotland offer a fantastic outdoors playground, and often surprisingly... Continue reading

Posted Apr 8, 2013 at Regatta

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Can you spot Scotland’s Big 5 wild animals?

When you think of Scotland what wild animals come to mind? There are many to choose from but a new campaign reckons that Scotland Big 5 are red deer, otter, red squirrel, golden eagle and common seal. And a new campaign is calling on as many people as possible to... Continue reading

Posted Apr 5, 2013 at Regatta

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Guide to choosing walking boots

Spring has arrived (according to the calandar!) and while there is still a threat of more cold weather, many people will be thinking about a summer of happy walking. Whether it’s trail walking with the family, a long-distance walk or a mountain hike that you fancy, you will need a... Continue reading

Posted Apr 2, 2013 at Regatta

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Will you join the 5x50 Challenge?

An inventive – and somewhat addictive – fitness challenge returns for 2013 and looks set to attract even more people than the inaugural event last year. Known as the 5×50 Challenge, the event starts this year on March 31 and calls on people of all ages and fitness levels to... Continue reading

Posted Mar 27, 2013 at Regatta

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Spring/Summer Range, out now, tried and tested... someone should tell Mother Nature!

If someone told me in January 2013 that I would be walking 62 cross country miles in 24hrs I would have laughed in their face! But that is the situation I find myself in now. I signed up to the London to Brighton Challenge to raise money for a local... Continue reading

Posted Mar 25, 2013 at Regatta

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Escape for Easter Break! Regatta reveals its Top 10 family destinations for outdoor adventures

With the Easter break soon approaching, Regatta, Britain’s best loved outdoor clothing, footwear and accessories brand, has compiled their favourite spots to enjoy the great outdoors this Easter – without breaking the bank! 1. Cornwall Start your adventure at Lizards Point, the southerly-most point in the UK. Head five miles... Continue reading

Posted Mar 21, 2013 at Regatta

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Kilimanjaro charity climb - training in Snowdon

My name is Ian and I am 38yrs old and live in Widnes. I am married and I have 3 children 4, 6 & 17 yrs...I am a detective working for Greater Manchester police. I am raising money this year for awareness for Testicular Cancer in conjunction with the wonderful... Continue reading

Posted Mar 16, 2013 at Regatta

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Blog by India Adams, journalist for Sky Tyne & Wear

Regatta gear is used for all kinds of different uses. Here is what Sky Journalist India Adams thinks of her Regatta products. "I’m a video journalist for Sky Tyne and Wear which means I work both behind and in front of the camera. Our website covers a vast range of... Continue reading

Posted Mar 11, 2013 at Regatta

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Dunham Massey by Canal!

Travelling to a National Trust property by canal might sound somewhat unusual, but not when the destination is Dunham Massey Hall and a narrowboat is your ONLY mode of transport! Feeling rather adventurous a few years ago, and deciding I wanted a more outdoorsy kind of lifestyle I bought myself... Continue reading

Posted Mar 9, 2013 at Regatta

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Great apps for walkers and cyclists

Apps are the big buzz right now – and for outdoors fans there is a fast-growing collection of useful walking and cycling apps. We hope that these apps don’t ever replace the good old-fashioned map and compass, but for new ideas and increased motivation it’s hard to resist an outdoors... Continue reading

Posted Mar 8, 2013 at Regatta

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Spring into the great outdoors

Spring is just around the corner and many more people will be thinking about spending more time outdoors, enjoying the warmer weather and longer, lighter days. However, outdoors fans, including walkers, runner and cyclists, should heed a few notes of caution especially when the sun comes out to play. Proper... Continue reading

Posted Mar 7, 2013 at Regatta

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Top tips for keeping fit as a family

The health experts recommend that adults and children take part in at least half an hour of cardiovascular exercise each day, or an hour of activity at least three times a week. But with busy work/life timetables – for all the family – it can often seem like an uphill... Continue reading

Posted Feb 22, 2013 at Regatta

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Go to the top: A hill walking challenge

With walking a growing trend, many people will be looking for their next challenge. Walking is a great way to explore new places and see new sights. At walking pace and height you see landscapes and wildlife that you would so easily miss by other forms of transports. Walking is... Continue reading

Posted Feb 19, 2013 at Regatta

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Great things to do in February half-term holidays

In Scotland, the half-term break is almost here, and English and Welsh schools will follow suit in the following weeks. While children will be grinning broadly at the chance to chill out and enjoy more play than school work, parents might be wrinkling their brows and worrying about what to... Continue reading

Posted Feb 14, 2013 at Regatta

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Active outdoors holidays for families? Yes you can!

When I had my daughter I imagined I’d need to give up on my much-loved active and outdoors holidays. My first love was for trips abroad filled with walking, cycling, tennis and even swimming and kayaking. Lazing on a beach vacations were not my thing at all. But I was... Continue reading

Posted Feb 5, 2013 at Regatta

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Get outdoors for... a trail run

This year, why not try a new outdoors activity or two? We have suggested an A to Z of outdoor activity ideas. Part 1 and Part 2. Or you could join the fast growing trend for trail running. Away from the knee pounding pavements and in the UK’s amazing countryside,... Continue reading

Posted Jan 31, 2013 at Regatta

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Layer up outdoors clothing for warmth in cold snap

Just as we thought the winter was feeling pretty mild, a cold spell has hit the UK bringing plummeting temperatures, snow and ice. On the one hand, a white blanket covering our towns and countryside does look very beautiful. Walking in this wintry scenery adds a new dimension of loveliness... Continue reading

Posted Jan 22, 2013 at Regatta

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