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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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