Dobby the Dire Wolf -  miniature black tan jack russell terrier puppy, 7 weeks old

Dobby The Dire Wolf

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Sadly we had to say goodbye to Kato back in April 2020. He reached an epic age of 17 years!! An absolute legend of k9 companion, Kato jumped into everything with gusto (and a bark!). From coasteering and kayaking to surfing and strolling around a car boot sale, he joined us on so many adventures. We were keen to home …

Handmade Cloth Face Masks

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The Coronavirus pandemic has put our coastal adventures into hibernation. We wanted to put that spare time to good use and help the community. Having put a shout out on social media, our fantastic community responded with donations of fabric and materials, loans of sewing machines and volunteers to distribute stuff! Let the washable handmade face mask mission commence… Due …

Welsh Churros Recipe

Welsh Churros Recipe

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Ingredients: – Churros: 150ml Water 20g Sugar 40g Butter 110g Plain flour 2 Eggs Cinnamon mixed with some Castor Sugar for dredging. – Choc sauce: 50g Dark chocolate (70% or higher) 25g Sugar 120ml Milk A few drops of Almond or Orange Essence or whatevs 5g Cornflour mixed with 10ml water. Method: – Churros: Place water, sugar, butter in saucepan, …

Farne Islands diving with seals 2019

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We get loads of seals on the Pembrokeshire coast, especially in the autumn. Having heard fellow divers rave about diving with the playful sea bears, we joined a trip with our dive club (Bay Divers). We were not disappointed! Five dives over three days, accommodation exceed our low expectations (2 star hotel), drive was worth it (a little over 9 …

Scuba Diving Liveaboard Review

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Blue O Two – M/Y Blue Fin – Straits of Tiran LiveaboardGatwick – Hurghada (Jan 2019) This was my first liveaboard. I’m padi aow with only 32 dives logged. After weeks of research Blue O Two were the company we wanted to travel with. I wanted warmer than uk water, plenty to see and a bit of sunshine. Budget wasn’t …

Safari Tents – Glamping with hot tubs!

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We had a fantastic time testing the Safari Tents – Glamping with hot tubs at Celtic Holiday Parks – Noble Court, Narberth Pembrokeshire. The glamping accommodation is fantastic, with a selection of capacities from couples to families of up to 6 people. Stunning location, with superb quality facilities, kitchen area, bathroom and most importantly a water feature with every tent! …

Get Kids Out Learning

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We’re supporting a fantastic initiaitve with the folks over at Tutora… Get Kids Out Learning. Get children out and about doing stuff this summer, visiting local family days out and attractions, who knows maybe even learning things!

Man Points - Swimming Outdoors in the Winter

Man Points – Swimming Outdoors in the Winter

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A man should always take the opportunity to have an outdoor dip. However, if another man suggests it first then it is absolutely vital to join in or risk looking a sissy. Shameless plug for Pembrokeshire…. *insert one of many beaches here* is perfect for this #WalesAdventure #FindYourEpic

#365adventures

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Winter 2015, sat in a local pub with the team, discussing marketing strategies and daft ideas, we had an inspirationally bold idea…. 2016 is Wales Year of Adventure, with that in mind how about sharing a daily adventure! The adventure begins! Follow us on instagram for a daily dose of silliness…

Overhang – Tenby Climbing Wall

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A fantastic day spent checking out Pembrokeshire’s new indoor climbing wall Overhang – Tenby Climbing Wall. With a plethora of problems on the bouldering walls and a bucket load of routes to top rope and lead climb, we were challenged to say the least. Gaz proved that size matters (it’s nothing at all to do with skill and experience). He …