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Just checking I haven't turned into a mermaid yet. Just checking I haven't turned into a mermaid yet.

#GetOutside #seaswimming #mermaids
I like to be Under the sea. In an octopus' garden I like to be
Under the sea. 
In an octopus' garden, 
In the shade.

I will never get enough of that half in, half out view. A truly stunning day to be in the sea.

#GetOutside #seaswimming #goggles #underwater #beachtime #beachbabe #feelinglucky #swimallyear #swimming #devon #swisbest #torbay #outdoorswimming
Circles in the sand. #GetOutside #friends #stayca Circles in the sand.

#GetOutside #friends #staycation #beachlife #beachart #sandart #seaside #holidays #devon #torbay #swisbest #andbreathe
I crocheted a thing! I think it's probably a shrug I crocheted a thing! I think it's probably a shrug but that might just be what I do when people ask me what on earth I'm wearing!

#crochet #crafting #learning #grannysquare #shrug #crochetfashion #newskills
Local veg (mostly). Delivered with a smile. No pl Local veg (mostly). 
Delivered with a smile.
No plastic.
Recycled box.

Makes me happy, tastes great.

Thanks Devon Fresh!

#notplastic #localfood #tasty #foodmiles #packaging #fresh#vegetables #localbusiness #devon
Running. It's not fun yet but I'll keep trying. Running. It's not fun yet but I'll keep trying. 

#GetOutside #thisgirlcan #running #tryingtorun #typetwofun #runningface
I often stop to take in this 'secret garden'. In m I often stop to take in this 'secret garden'. In my imagination I pass through the battered arch then climb down to sit cross-legged in the middle, surrounded by orchestral birdsong, entertained by squirrel dances.

#GetOutside #secretgarden #localwalks #running #explore
Pure video professionalism! I blame the director Pure video professionalism!

I blame the director @latkins1234

#GetOutside #video #bloopers #dartmoor #videostar #bafta #directorscut #thatsawrap🎬
It's always a bonus when the two routes you want t It's always a bonus when the two routes you want to explore coincide #serendipity

To Dartmoor and beyond... 

#GetOutside #walking #dartmoorway #templerway #dartmoor #goodtobeback
Running and sunning. Chilly though. #GetOutside # Running and sunning.
Chilly though.

#GetOutside #startthedayright #running #mydistance #mypace #overfifty #menopausehealth #wellbeing #thisgirlcan
Leave it open or close it? Even when you're trying Leave it open or close it? Even when you're trying to do the right thing, gate etiquette can be confusing.

Have you seen the new #countrysidecode? It's really helpful.

Leave the gate as you found it.

Another really important gate thing - make sure your parking doesn't stop our hard-working farmers getting into their fields.

Respect
Protect
Enjoy

#GetOutside #RespectProtectEnjoy
Well hello there Dartmoor. We've missed you! #Get Well hello there Dartmoor. We've missed you!

#GetOutside #dartmoorway #Dartmoor #templerway #longwalk #walking #hiking #downhill #friends
Loving the beach life this morning. Clear waters, Loving the beach life this morning.

Clear waters, delicate blue skies and sandy toes. Then an unexpected bench chat with a friend. 

All the ingredients for a perfect summer day. All we need now is a bit more temperature.

#GetOutside #seaswimming #beachlife #sandytoes #chillywater #happyfriday
I've been exploring my local copse properly for a I've been exploring my local copse properly for a whole year now. I feel like we are old friends.

I know where the hazels, sweet chestnuts and blackthorns are, and I've been quietly looking after a secret patch of ransoms.

This tiny patch of urban woodland is bursting with bright spring green at the moment, and still throwing up some surprises. Bluebell time soon!

My heart goes out to people who are losing their precious places to projects like HS2. It's definitely time for a rethink.

#GetOutside #woodland #urbangreenspace #trees #springtime #exploremore #lovewhereyoulive
Walking with children can be a mixed blessing. One Walking with children can be a mixed blessing. One way to keep them interested is to get them involved in the navigation.

I've been working on some child-friendly maps for my walking routes around Torbay. Great fun and very satisfying. Each route also has instructions, an OS Maps route to follow on your phone, family fun activity suggestions, and a walking game.

If those don't work, I've also told you where the nearest cafe is!! 

Check them out on my website (link in bio).

#GetOutside #tourism #walking #familyoutdoors #walkingwithkids #osmaps #mapreading #exploremore
More running. I took the pulse oximetre with me th More running. I took the pulse oximetre with me this morning. It confirmed that I have a pulse and oxygenated blood.

It also confirmed that I can no longer remember two different numbers at the same time!

#GetOutside #menopausehealth #overfifty #running #menopause #thisgirlcan #keepgoing #doit #activeaging #freshair #exercise
Blustery with a touch of sunshine. #GetOutside #w Blustery with a touch of sunshine.

#GetOutside #walking #beachfirst #beachlife #exploremore #devon #swisbest
Today felt like a vintage red flowery hat day. Unt Today felt like a vintage red flowery hat day. Until I put my head into the water.

Then it felt like an, 'I wish I'd worn a bubble wrap turban' day.

Luckily I have some lovely swimming friends. One of whom took pity on me, and dropped a couple of more sensible swimming caps off this afternoon.

One even has Latin on it...

E Frigore Robur. 
From the cold comes support.

How apt!

#GetOutside #outdoorswimming #swimmingcap #retro #redhat
Campfires and barbecues. Fabulous for gardens and Campfires and barbecues. Fabulous for gardens and many campsites but not on our hills or in our forests please.

Even the smallest and most carefully placed of fires will cause damage to nature, and risk wild fires. Wet ground doesn't change this. 

#GetOutside #doitright #campfire #leavenotrace
Could somebody please tell me when to stop crochet Could somebody please tell me when to stop crocheting my granny square. It's nearly a metre wide now.

#crochet #grannysquare #crafting #garden #newskills #yarnlove #easterfun
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Client Reviews

‘Fi came highly recommended by another member of Ordnance Survey’s Consumer Team and she did not disappoint. Her work is always precise, always on time and she can turn her hand to any style. From sparkling, child-friendly humour to detailed, directional information, her knowledge and passion for the outdoors shines through. She is also adept … Continue reading “Ordnance Survey – Secret Stories”

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Ordnance Survey – Secret Stories

“It has been a real pleasure to have Fi contributing to our blogging efforts. She has excellent writing skills, is comfortable working with Word Press and is a proficient social media user. The best part though, is that she comes up with blog ideas, pitches them and writes them in a very fast turnaround time. … Continue reading “English Trackers”

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English Trackers

“Fi is a great asset in my day-to-day work. She always meets the needs of briefs and deadlines, usually providing copy in advance. Very good communicator and always has channels open when she’s working. I’m glad to have found her freelancing services.”

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Upskilled Australia

“Fi is exactly what we want in a writing partner, the quality of her text is extremely professional and articulate and best of all she is able to work in such a way that supports the way our agency works. Looking forward to a long partnership.”

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Flycast Media

“Fi is really easy to work with and understands copywriting in relation to SEO. We’re really pleased we found her and looking forward to working with her more.”

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Origin 1

“Hi Fi – Just thought you’d like to know that your (latest) post  was our top post of the month of SEP, despite only being live for 12 days of the month. It also got a great organic result… showing that readers are really engaging with the content.”

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Upskilled Australia

“We were hugely impressed with Fi’s pro-active and professional approach when we worked with her on a fascinating WW2 exhibition. Her insight and sensitivity were matched by her quality text and prompt delivery, we would highly recommend her as a copy writer with a certain ‘something extra’. She was an absolute pleasure to work with … Continue reading “Visit Dartmoor”

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Visit Dartmoor

‘Thank you so much for your efforts, your patience, your advice and of course, your beautiful words.’

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