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We stayed in Buxton the night after the Peak District Foundation Peak District National Park 70th birthday celebrations. And what a glorious day it was the next day. Far too good to travel back to London so we treated ourselves to a picnic walk! We parked up in Castleton and headed up to Lose Hill, along the ridge to Mam Tor, down to Rushup, across to Cave Dale and down back to the George at Castleton. Plenty of sit downs on the way. The weather was stunning, the views beautiful and the landscape quite fascinating. I've since learnt some interesting facts about...

Card games are a great way to keep kids occupied during a family picnic and our waterproof playing cards are totally spill-proof making them perfect for days out! Here are a few of our family favourites: Old Maid This classic game is easy to learn for all ages so makes a perfect game for the whole family. Read the complete rules here. Pig A game for the sharp-witted. Last one with their finger on their nose loses! Read the complete rules here. Crazy Eights This game will require concentration so is great for keeping kids amused! Read the complete rules here. You can find waterproof playing cards and wildflowers of...

"ANYONE who has been trying to run a business over the past two years is well aware that the future can be hard to predict. But even when we are not living in ‘unprecedented times’, life can throw up events that affect our ability to run a business, and it is vital to be prepared in as much as we can be" We spoke to Rosie Murray-West at the Metro about our experiences with big  suppliers as small business owners. You can read more here.   

It was wonderful to finally meet Get Out With The Kids when they called by our stand with The Outdoor Guide. Have a look at their day out. Can you spot us? Lovely to see our friends at Kidunk Clothing also featured.  (Main pic left to right: Gina Bradbury – The Outdoor Guide, Gavin and Shell – Get Out With The Kids, Guy – PACMAT).  

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