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'm looking forward to the OS
Outdoors Show, though by the time
you read this it will probably have
finished. The attendance figures last year
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were incredible, and it shows that there is The latest stories from around the outdoor trade
a real thirst for the outdoors in the
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UK. I suspect figures this year will
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be the same or even better, as we
keep being told that people are
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abroad. I'm sure they are; all we need is a half-decent
be stocking…
summer and frankly, half of Wales won't know what's
hit it, never mind the Peak District and Lake District.
Scotland will think it's been invaded, while Spain has
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its quietest summer in years and years in terms of 10 TIMBERLAND
foreign visitors. Hopefully though, every other country
Jon Bruford
We speak to Paul Hayes, UK Country Manager,
in Europe will do the same and help boost those
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flagging economies. It's also a great way to give
who explains how the brand is finding its feet
ourselves a pat on the back and remind each other
again in the outdoor industry
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that the UK is bloody lovely. I've met far too many
people in my life who are quick to recommend
backpacking across Thailand, but who have never
Contributors:
even explored the next county to them. Folks in the
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Robin Barwick: Contributing Editor
South East who have never bee further north than
A new mapping and geolocation system – that
Zöe Foster: Feature Writer
Watford, people from the Midlands who have never runs from a mobile phone. Find out more here
visited Scotland or Wales… the list goes on, and it
becomes increasingly bizarre. Yes, it's a fascinating
world, but it's a bit odd that some folks can't figure
Publication Manager
out why foreign tourists find the UK absolutely
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fascinating, and instead of having a look around, This one's a stunner – the facts about charity
Paul Ryder
bugger off to Greece at the earliest opportunity, and
fundraising expeditions is revealed, and it ain't
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end up going to the same place every year for ten
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years. That, to me, is just plain bonkers.
pretty
I've been lucky enough to see a lot of the world
thanks to work, and there are very few places as
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beautiful as the British Isles out there. Everywhere is
interesting in its own way, but the UK is so
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wonderfully green, and packed with such incredible
Cover Story . . .
Karen Wright
and varied history. I really hope everyone gets out and
enjoys our environs this year, it could be a really
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pleasant eye-opener and a real benefit to the outdoor
01622 699109 industry.
Jon
Production Editor:
PS: Check out page 15 this issue – Barry Roberts' WINNER
Brian King
column is great. He lifts the lid on the scandalous
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nature of charity fund-raising expeditions, and he's
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not pulling any punches!
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