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General Knowledge
How
Stuff works. Awesome site for homework thats from year 1 to
degree level.
Environment
British
Trust for Ornithology. Take a look around the BTO site and discover
what they do and why they are world leaders in wild bird research.
The
Countryside Agency. The Countryside Agency works to achieve
the best for the English countryside through conservation, research,
and influencing central and local government.
The
Countryside Directory. The Countryside Directory provides information
about country organisations and services, conservation and wildlife
and also outdoor activity holidays and country breaks.
Kids
Ark. A Nature Study site designed for Children.
National
Geographic. The website of the National Geographic Society.
Wildlife Watch.
The
Wildlife Watch website.
Equipment Suppliers
9feet.com.
The On-line Adventure Store.
Active
Outdoor and Ski. Active Outdoor and Ski stock a full range of
equipment for your walking & camping trips.
Adapt
Outdoor. An invaluable resource for both experts and novices
in all outdoor activities - walking, climbing, camping, skiing,
snowboarding, canoeing and many more.
Aiguille
Alpine. Dedicated to producing equipment of the highest quality
for use in the wild places of the world.
Antarctica
On-line. Committed to developing and building strong, durable
mountain shelters that can be used with confidence in remote regions.
Includes some good advice on tent care and use.
Brasher
Boot Company. Site contains good advice on boot care and fitting
etc.
Dome-Tents.
Suppliers of tents.
H.C.Briggs.
Suppliers of camping equipment.
Gear-Zone.
The online outdoor shop.
LeisureKit.
Outdoor clothing and accessories delivered direct to your door.
Outdoor
Essentials. Suppliers of Quality Outdoor Clothing & Equipment.
Online
Tents. Superior range of British made tents ideally suited to
back-packing, bicycle touring, motor cycling and general camping.
Outdoors
Limited. Wholly owned by the Scouting Association of Great Britain.
PEGLERS
of Arundel. Expedition Advisers and Suppliers - Founded by a
'Scouting Man' who gives special treatment to 'Scouters'.
Scout
Shops. The website of Camping and Outdoor Centres, the high
street shops from the Scout Association.
Towsure
Online. Founded in 1967, Towsure is now recognised as one of
the UK's leading towing and leisure, mail order and retail specialists.
Products include Camping, Clothing and Outdoor equipment.
Troll
Climbing. Climbing equipment and harnesses.
WildDay.
Not only the largest range of tents in the country but the lowest
prices!!!
First Aid
British
Red Cross Society. The British Red Cross has a mission to be
the leading provider of emergency help to people in need, anywhere
in the world.
First-Aid.
This company supply first aid and sports medicine supplies for sports,
schools, businesses, physiotherapists and the general public in
the UK and Ireland.
Insectstings.
The online resouce for those concerned about sting allergies.
St.
John Ambulance. The UK's leading First Aid, Transport and Care
charity.
Other Organisations
Adventure
Activities Licensing Authority. This site contains information
to help you understand the Adventure Activities Licensing Scheme.
Barnardo's.
UK childrens charity working to give children back their future.
Boys
Brigade. The Boys' Brigade care for and challenge young people
for life through a programme of informal education underpinned by
the Christian faith.
British
Youth Council. The British Youth Council is the representative
body for young people in the UK.
Camping
and Caravanning Club. The oldest and friendliest Club for all
campers, offers a warm welcome to members and non-members alike,
with caravans, motorcaravans, tents or trailer tents.
Child
Accident Prevention Trust. CAPT is a national charity in the
United Kingdom dedicated to reducing the number of children and
young people killed, disabled and seriously injured as a result
of accidents.
Childen's
Society. The Children's Society is one of the largest and most
innovative children's charities in Britain.
English
Heritage. English Heritage offers exciting insights into the
past and helps the past contribute to the lives of everyone now,
and in the future.
Forestry
Commission. The Forestry Commission of Great Britain is the
government department responsible for the protection and expansion
of Britain's forests and woodlands.
Guide
Association. The Guide Association, as part of a worldwide Movement,
enables girls and young women to fulfil their potential and to take
an active and responsible role in society.
National
Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Children. Read about
the NSPCC's FULL STOP Campaign, the aim of which is to end cruelty
to children.
Outdoor
Industries Association. Outdoor Industries Association website
- for anyone interested in outdoor activities and gear designed
to ensure an enjoyable, active, outdoor experience.
Outward
Bound. Outward Bound offers challenging adventures year 'round
for adults and youth.
Royal
Geographical Society. The Royal Geographical Society (with The
Institute of British Geographers) is the Learned Society representing
Geography and geographers.
Royal
National Lifeboat Institution. The RNLI is a registered charity
which exists to save lives at sea.
Royal
Society for the Prevention of Accidents. RoSPA is actively involved
in the promotion of safety in all areas of life - at work, in the
home, and on the roads, in schools, at leisure and on or near water.
Save
the Children. The UK's leading international children's charity,
working to create a better future for children.
Woodcraft
Folk. The Woodcraft Folk is an educational movement for children
and young people, designed to develop self confidence and activity
in society, with the aim of building a world based on equality,
friendship, peace and co-operation.
Youth
Clubs UK. The UK Network for Quality Work with Young People.
Youth
Hostel Association. YHA offers a warm welcome, comfortable bunk
rooms, usually with no more than six beds to a room, good food and
affordable prices.
Patron Saints
Saint
Andrew. From the Catholic Encyclopaedia.
Saint
David. From the Catholic Encyclopaedia.
Saint
George. From the Catholic Encyclopaedia.
Saint
Patrick. From the Catholic Encyclopaedia.
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