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So my seeded wildflower verge-patch might be tiny So my seeded wildflower verge-patch might be tiny but the bees have definitely been enjoying it. Here's to some happy self seeding later in the season. #GetOutside #bees๐Ÿ #wildflowers #verge #wildlife #insects #lovebees
Just me and my new buoy-friend! โฌ‡๏ธโฌ‡๏ธโฌ‡๏ธ Seriously though. If you're new to sea swimming or visiting a new area, REMEMBER THE SEA CAN BE DANGEROUS. Here are my tips for swim-safety. ๐ŸŠโ€โ™€๏ธ Choose a lifeguarded beach ๐ŸŠโ€โ™€๏ธ Read all swimming notices ๐ŸŠโ€โ™€๏ธ Swim along the shore ๐ŸŠโ€โ™€๏ธ Make yourself visible ๐ŸŠโ€โ™€๏ธ Watch out for watercraft ๐ŸŠโ€โ™€๏ธ Swim with friends ๐ŸŠโ€โ™€๏ธ Understand the tide ๐ŸŠโ€โ™€๏ธ Read about rip currents #GetOutside #seaswimming #staysafe #lifeskills #swimming #beachsafety #hotweatherโ˜€๏ธ
Make hay while the sun shines... #GetOutside #Dev Make hay while the sun shines... #GetOutside #Devon #Dartmoor #walking #sunshine #haymaking #sceneryshots #britishfarming
There's really only one sensible place to be today There's really only one sensible place to be today... #GetOutside #seaswimming #beachlife #hothothot #hotweatherโ˜€๏ธ #heatwave #restday #sunshine #swimming #outdoorswimming #overfifty
When you look at a map, can you tell the differenc When you look at a map, can you tell the difference between a public footpath and a permissive path? These ladies can! #GetOutside #walking #mapreading #navigation #outdoorlearning #thisgirlcan #localwalks #exploremore #ramblers #osmaps #newskills
Fab day. Tired now. More navigation training. This Fab day. Tired now. More navigation training. This time our ladies from last week were in charge. They were fantastic. #GetOutside #walking #maps #navigation #mapreading #sunshine #hothothot
Remember Borage Johnson from last year? Well he we Remember Borage Johnson from last year? Well he went to seed, and his offspring are now gainfully employed providing borage flowers for my gin and tonic. Cheers!!! #cheers #sunday #gardening #permaculture #herbsgarden #polyculture #nodiggarden #ginandtonic #borage #relax
After seven fantastic days of navigation teaching, After seven fantastic days of navigation teaching, this is exactly where I intend to spend most of today. Amazing how much admin and gardening you can get done from a chair! #GetOutside #sundayrestday #dayoff #andrelax #gardens
I've visited this woodland glade every day this we I've visited this woodland glade every day this week. It's a very special place. #navigation #mapreading #findyourplace #overfifty
Blimey that was hot! More navigation training (and Blimey that was hot! More navigation training (and melting) today. Soon the lanes and footpaths of #Devon will be filled with confident, map reading ladies. With @two_blondes_walking @thedartmoorway and @thisgirlcanuk #GetOutside #newskills #walking #exploreuk #mapreading #navigation #thisgirlcan #thedartmoorway
Which way did you say? North-ish perhaps? On a bea Which way did you say? North-ish perhaps? On a bearing of about that? Who said women can't read maps!!! #GetOutside #exploremore #navigation #walking #maps #thisgirlcan #boveytracey #navigationcourses
Although I love wild camping, one the big advantag Although I love wild camping, one the big advantages of campsite camping is that you can have a campfire. Campfires and barbecues are definitely off-limits in most outdoor locations but on a campsite, with the owner's permission, there really is no better way to spend an evening. #GetOutside #campfire #doitright #leavenotrace
Sean, Shawn, Shaun... ๐Ÿ‘๐Ÿ‘๐Ÿ‘๐Ÿ‘๐Ÿ‘๐Ÿ‘๐Ÿ‘๐Ÿ‘๐Ÿ‘๐Ÿ‘๐Ÿ‘๐Ÿ‘ ๐Ÿšถ๐Ÿผโ€โ™€๏ธ๐Ÿšถ๐Ÿผโ€โ™€๏ธ๐Ÿšถ๐Ÿผโ€โ™€๏ธ๐Ÿšถ๐Ÿผโ€โ™€๏ธ๐Ÿšถ๐Ÿผโ€โ™€๏ธ๐Ÿšถ๐Ÿผโ€โ™€๏ธ๐Ÿšถ๐Ÿผโ€โ™€๏ธ๐Ÿšถ๐Ÿผโ€โ™€๏ธ๐Ÿšถ๐Ÿผโ€โ™€๏ธ๐Ÿšถ๐Ÿผโ€โ™€๏ธ๐Ÿšถ๐Ÿผโ€โ™€๏ธ๐Ÿšถ๐Ÿผโ€โ™€๏ธ Nothing like a sheep to cheer up a rainy day. Day two of navigation training went really well. That's ten happy walking ladies, two Blondes, (and even more sheep). With @thedartmoorway @two_blondes_walking and @thisgirlcanuk #GetOutside #thisgirlcan #sheep #walking #ramblers #newskills
Well the football didn't go so well but we're stil Well the football didn't go so well but we're still world-winners at coastal paths! #GetOutside #ukoutdoors #coastline #pembrokeshire #coastpath #walking #overfifty
Cliff top orchid meadow anyone? Is it my imaginat Cliff top orchid meadow anyone? Is it my imagination or is #Pembrokeshire a lot like Devon's South Hams? #GetOutside #walking #swimming #coastpath #orchids #meadow #clifftop #sunshine #explore
Six hours later and I would have been swinging ove Six hours later and I would have been swinging over water. Tidal estuaries are fascinating places. This one, especially the smell, reminded me of the mangroves around New Zealand's Bay of Islands. #GetOutside #walking #exploremore #riverwalk
Yesterday I went for a walk. And did some thinking Yesterday I went for a walk. And did some thinking. About consumerism in the outdoor industry. For a set of people who love nature and our planet, we consume a lot of 'stuff'. Clothing, gear, even experiences, it's all stuff that uses far more natural resources than we like to admit. I'm currently reading J. B. MacKinnon's book, The Day the World Stops Shopping. It's fascinating, honest, and thought provoking. The reasons we buy are related to the groups we want to be perceived as being a part of. In the outdoor world our purchases say, 'Look at this tent, I'm a wild camper' or 'Look at this change robe, I'm an outdoor swimmer' or 'Look where I am, I'm a traveller.' But what if we changed the messaging, and simply said, 'LOOK AT THIS NATURE, I AM OUTSIDE'? #GetOutside #nature #marketing #consumerism #deconsumerism #advertising #buyingpower #environment #timetothink #buylesschoosewell
Well it's probably around 35 years since I last vi Well it's probably around 35 years since I last visited beautiful #barafundlebay. It had a profound impact on me then. It is still lovely today. What an amazing stretch of coast. Walk-Swim-Sunbathe-Walk #GetOutside #pembrokeshire #coastpath #nationaltrust #beaches #walking #holidays #seaswimming #sandytoes
Up the creek. No paddle required. #GetOutside #ex Up the creek. No paddle required. #GetOutside #exploremore #riverwalk #cleddau #boats #pembrokeshire #timetochill
Scruffy hair Fresh air Not a care #GetOutside #va Scruffy hair Fresh air Not a care #GetOutside #vanlife #camping #peaceful #campervan #restful #pembrokeshire #timetoexplore
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Ordnance Survey – Walk London

‘Fi came highly recommended by another member of Ordnance Surveyโ€™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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“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 –ย Just thought youโ€™d like to know that your (latest) post ย was our top post of the month of SEP, despite only being live for 12 days of the month.ย 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 Fiโ€™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 โ€˜something extraโ€™. She was an absolute pleasure to work with … Continue reading “Visit Dartmoor”

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