The Outdoor Guide Foundation https://theoutdoorguidefoundation.org/ Tue, 25 Feb 2025 16:59:42 +0000 en-GB hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=7.1 Nine-year-old helps equip Somerset schools with outdoor gear https://theoutdoorguidefoundation.org/nine-year-old-helps-equip-somerset-schools-with-outdoor-gear/ https://theoutdoorguidefoundation.org/nine-year-old-helps-equip-somerset-schools-with-outdoor-gear/#respond Tue, 25 Feb 2025 11:18:11 +0000 https://theoutdoorguidefoundation.org/?p=47887 Aiden Redfearn-Ward, an ambassador for the Outdoor Guide Foundation, joined forces with the Somerset and Exmoor Coast Festival to equip schools with waterproofs and wellies This means pupils can enjoy outdoor activities throughout the year, regardless of the weather. The Somerset and Exmoor Coast Festival raised funds through donations and fundraising walks along the King Charles III England Coast Path. Click here to read the full article.

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]]> https://theoutdoorguidefoundation.org/nine-year-old-helps-equip-somerset-schools-with-outdoor-gear/feed/ 0 Two Somerset schools gifted kits of waterproofs and wellies thanks to young fundraiser https://theoutdoorguidefoundation.org/two-somerset-schools-gifted-kits-of-waterproofs-and-wellies-thanks-to-young-fundraiser/ https://theoutdoorguidefoundation.org/two-somerset-schools-gifted-kits-of-waterproofs-and-wellies-thanks-to-young-fundraiser/#respond Tue, 25 Feb 2025 11:14:14 +0000 https://theoutdoorguidefoundation.org/?p=47880 Outdoor Guide Foundation Ambassador, 9-year-old fundraising star Aiden Redfearn-Ward and The Somerset & Exmoor Coast Festival and have come together to make a lasting impact on Somerset schools ensuring more children can enjoy the great outdoors, no matter the weather Thanks to their combined efforts, St Margaret’s CEVA Primary School in Tintinhull and West Huntspill Primary School have received essential Waterproofs and Wellies sets, giving pupils the freedom to explore and play outside all year round. Click here to read the full article.

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]]> https://theoutdoorguidefoundation.org/two-somerset-schools-gifted-kits-of-waterproofs-and-wellies-thanks-to-young-fundraiser/feed/ 0 Helping children to embrace the great outdoors https://theoutdoorguidefoundation.org/helping-children-to-embrace-the-great-outdoors/ https://theoutdoorguidefoundation.org/helping-children-to-embrace-the-great-outdoors/#respond Tue, 23 Jan 2024 10:09:40 +0000 https://theoutdoorguidefoundation.org/?p=47671 Gemma Hunt, presenter of Cbeebies show Swashbuckle, tells Families about being an ambassador for The Waterproof and Wellies Project for The Outdoor Guide Foundation ...

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]]> https://theoutdoorguidefoundation.org/helping-children-to-embrace-the-great-outdoors/feed/ 0 TWO Somerset schools have been gifted kits of waterproofs and wellies https://theoutdoorguidefoundation.org/two-somerset-schools-have-been-gifted-kits-of-waterproofs-and-wellies/ https://theoutdoorguidefoundation.org/two-somerset-schools-have-been-gifted-kits-of-waterproofs-and-wellies/#respond Wed, 19 Apr 2023 09:02:46 +0000 https://theoutdoorguidefoundation.org/?p=47615 Aiden Redfearn-Ward, who is six years old, together with The Outdoor Guide (TOG) Foundation, has donated 20 sets of wellington boots and waterproof clothing ...

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]]> https://theoutdoorguidefoundation.org/two-somerset-schools-have-been-gifted-kits-of-waterproofs-and-wellies/feed/ 0 Somerset schoolboy hikes 16 miles to help others access the outdoors https://theoutdoorguidefoundation.org/somerset-schoolboy-hikes-16-miles-to-help-others-access-the-outdoors/ https://theoutdoorguidefoundation.org/somerset-schoolboy-hikes-16-miles-to-help-others-access-the-outdoors/#respond Wed, 19 Apr 2023 08:53:16 +0000 https://theoutdoorguidefoundation.org/?p=47612 TWO Somerset schools have been gifted kits of waterproofs and wellies so that pupils can play and learn outdoors.

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]]> https://theoutdoorguidefoundation.org/somerset-schoolboy-hikes-16-miles-to-help-others-access-the-outdoors/feed/ 0 Gina talks to BBC Radio Cumbria about National Walking Day https://theoutdoorguidefoundation.org/gina-talks-to-bbc-radio-cumbria-about-national-walking-day/ https://theoutdoorguidefoundation.org/gina-talks-to-bbc-radio-cumbria-about-national-walking-day/#respond Thu, 06 Apr 2023 07:20:42 +0000 https://theoutdoorguidefoundation.org/?p=47602 Co-founder of The Outdoor Guide 'Gina Bradbury Fox' recently chatted to BBC Radio Cumbria about National Walking Da

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]]> https://theoutdoorguidefoundation.org/gina-talks-to-bbc-radio-cumbria-about-national-walking-day/feed/ 0 The Waterproof & Wellies project wants help to provide kits to get Rotherham kids outdoors https://theoutdoorguidefoundation.org/the-waterproof-wellies-project-wants-help-to-provide-kits-to-get-rotherham-kids-outdoors/ https://theoutdoorguidefoundation.org/the-waterproof-wellies-project-wants-help-to-provide-kits-to-get-rotherham-kids-outdoors/#respond Fri, 29 Jul 2022 09:22:36 +0000 https://theoutdoorguidefoundation.org/?p=47439 BUSINESSES and organisations across Rotherham are being asked to donate to a project aimed at opening up access to “fun, fresh air and adventures in nature” for kids ...

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]]> https://theoutdoorguidefoundation.org/the-waterproof-wellies-project-wants-help-to-provide-kits-to-get-rotherham-kids-outdoors/feed/ 0 Why Kids Need To Get Outside https://theoutdoorguidefoundation.org/why-kids-need-to-get-outside/ https://theoutdoorguidefoundation.org/why-kids-need-to-get-outside/#respond Fri, 11 Feb 2022 10:43:10 +0000 https://theoutdoorguidefoundation.org/?p=47150 As a child I spent lots of time outside in all weathers. This was totally normal as far as I was concerned. I helped out at the local stables for years and it didn’t matter what the weather was doing

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]]> https://theoutdoorguidefoundation.org/bbc-radio-derby-interview/feed/ 0 Support for Young Explorers with new Campaign from Premier https://theoutdoorguidefoundation.org/support-for-young-explorers-with-new-campaign-from-premier/ https://theoutdoorguidefoundation.org/support-for-young-explorers-with-new-campaign-from-premier/#respond Mon, 31 Jan 2022 11:41:55 +0000 https://theoutdoorguidefoundation.org/?p=47069 Premier is launching a new initiative that will help to benefit schools around the UK. Following the recent launch of the Explorer range of papers, Premier will be running a special campaign on the Explorer brand called ‘Young Explorers’ throughout February, March and April 2022. Companies that order a specific quantity of Explorer paper from Premier throughout the month will be given the opportunity to nominate a local primary school of their choice to receive a set of 10 pairs of wellies and 10 sets of waterproofs as part of The Outdoor Guide’s Waterproofs & Wellies Project; the aim of which is to help make outdoor learning available, fun, and inclusive for all children, irrespective of their background. Matthew Fisher, Premier’s Sales Director, Office Papers said, “introducing Explorer from the Navigator Company is an exciting development and extends the choice of products from Premier’s office papers portfolio. The launch of the Young Explorers Promotion will also give us the opportunity to support the Outdoor Guide Foundation with their waterproof and wellies campaign to provide sets of outdoor clothing to every primary school in the UK and make exploring the outdoors accessible to all.” Click here to read the full article […]

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