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• Trakker Bivvies - What to Look For in a Bivvy
  Carp anglers that fish single overnight sessions on the bank will no doubt appreciate a decent quality bivvy tent to evade the wind and rain that the UK and Europe inevitably throws at us whilst we are in pursuit of our quarry.
  Published 13Jun2010, viewed 204 times

• Head Torches: Almost 100 Years of Innovation
  One of the most practical devices ever invented, the head torch has come a long way in the past century. Once clumsy contraptions used almost exclusively in mines, head torches have become convenient, efficient necessities for a myriad of occupations and activities.
  Published 26May2010, viewed 181 times

• Photovoltaics - How Does Solar PV Work?
  How Does Solar PV Work? - Solar photovoltaic systems are a fantastic way of generating clean electricity for your home, all year round, but how do they work?
  Published 08May2010, viewed 149 times

• Paintball: Load, Focus, Eliminate!
  In 1976, Hayes Noel, Bob Gurnsey and Charles Gaines were walking home talking about Gaines' buffalo hunting experience in Africa. They wanted to recreate the adrenaline rush of hunting so they came up with the idea of stalking and hunting each other. They used a gun called the "Nel-spot 007", a gun used by farmers to mark trees and livestock - the gun fired paint. This was the start of the paintball revolution.
  Published 04May2010, viewed 188 times

• 5 Questions Most People Ask When Considering a Solar Photovoltaic System
  Photovoltaics are becoming more an more popular with householders wishing to reduce their carbon footprint and save on energy bills. We ask 5 questions most people have when considering a solar photovoltaic system.
  Published 25Apr2010, viewed 181 times

• Head Torches: Illuminating the Way
  Modern technology has given mankind the ability to accomplish more and more different tasks and undertakings more easily and efficiently than ever before. One of the best and most under-rated inventions of recent times is the head torch.
  Published 25Apr2010, viewed 209 times

• Carp Fishing Rod Pods - Advice on Making the Right Choice
  Most carp anglers today use multiple rod set ups when fishing for any length of time, this enables the angler to try many different areas, baits and rigs at the same time. To get round the problem of carrying many separate banksticks around fishing tackle designers developed the rod pod which is capable of holding up to four rods depending on the bars being used and will also hold the required bite alarms, indicators and butt grips for each rod.
  Published 26Mar2010, viewed 1005 times

• Take a Ferry to France - Get Away For a Day, a Week or Even a Month!
  Whether you are contemplating taking a ferry to France for a lengthy holiday or just a day trip, the French coast has a great variety of destinations to choose from.
  Published 26Mar2010, viewed 379 times

• Fishing Bivvies - Why Not Have Some Comfort On The Bank?
  Carp anglers that spend overnight sessions on the by the lakeside will no doubt appreciate a good quality fishing bivvy tent to keep out the rain and wind that the UK and Europe inevitably dishes out whilst we are fishing. If an angler becomes wet, cold and uncomfortable whilst fishing they will soon give up and go home.
  Published 26Mar2010, viewed 288 times

• Ferries to France: From Schooners to Speedboats in 200 Years
  Navigating the English Channel was a difficult and dangerous undertaking for many centuries. In a relatively short amount of time, the Industrial Revolution changed all that.
  Published 26Feb2010, viewed 317 times

• Does a Rugby Headguard Make You a Sissy?
  Head injury is the second most common rugby injury, with concussions accounting for almost a quarter of all reported rugby injuries. Severe concussion can lead to dementia and permanent brain damage. The choice between possibly looking like a wimp and permanently being one should not be too difficult.
  Published 14Feb2010, viewed 527 times

• Want to exercise and relax at the same time?... you can with an Endless Swimming Pool
  Absolutely! You can get in shape, lose weight, improve your cardiac health, release tension and have fun, all at the same time by spending time in the water.
  Published 11Feb2010, viewed 178 times

• Grab a Ferry to St Malo, a Popular French Destination
  Are you excited about going on holiday but not looking forward to the tiring and monotonous travel that so often accompanies it? If you take the Portsmouth to St. Malo ferry, you can turn that grueling and tedious travel time into fun and relaxation.
  Published 26Dec2009, viewed 280 times

• The Amazing Power of Photovoltaics
  The ability to harness the sun's rays to create electricity and power is one of the greatest discoveries that man has ever made. Solar energy has been proven to be extremely valuable in many, many ways. The benefits of photovoltaic technology truly outweigh the costs.
  Published 26Dec2009, viewed 228 times

• Claustrophobic? Afraid of tunnels? Take the ferry from Dover to Boulogne
  If you must travel from Dover, U.K. to Boulogne, France but cannot bear to be shut in the enclosed space of the channel tunnel, train take the ferry! The Dover to Boulogne ferry provides open spaces and is low to the ground.
  Published 19Dec2009, viewed 325 times

• Top Tips When Buying a Rod Pod
  If you are fishing from wooden platforms or hard gravel banks you will need a rod pod. There are many things to consider when purchasing a fishing pod, here are a few pointers to look out for.
  Published 17Dec2009, viewed 364 times

• Photovoltaics - The Future of Electricity
  If you are concerned about the amount of energy you use, why not consider photovoltaic energy as an alternative. Here are some top tips to help you.
  Published 03Dec2009, viewed 184 times

• Top Tips For Buying a Fishing Bivvy
  If you are fishing overnight you will need a fishing bivvy to keep you warm and dry. There are many things to consider when purchasing a bivvy, here are a few pointers to look out for.
  Published 03Dec2009, viewed 326 times

• Traveling by Ferry to France from the U.K.
  Planning a trip to france from the U.K.? For a wide choice of operators, departure and arrival points and unrestricted baggage the best choice across the english channel is via ferry, we consider the options.
  Published 30Nov2009, viewed 543 times

• The Development of Delkim Bite Alarms
  The Delkim bite alarm is now an icon amongst today's carp anglers, we trace the development of the company from the early Heron and Optonic conversions of the 1970's to the digital vibration based bite alarms of today.
  Published 28Nov2009, viewed 444 times

• Rubik's 360 - A New Twist on an Old Favorite.
  If you liked the original Rubik's Cube puzzle game, you will love the new Rubik's 360 puzzle game! Invented by the same person who came up with the original Rubik's Cube, the new Rubik's 360 puzzle game is similar in many ways to the original but is actually a totally different game.
  Published 21Nov2009, viewed 227 times

• The Eurotunnel - One of the Seven Wonders of the Modern World
  Riding trains that are the fastest in the U.K. and the widest in the world through the longest underwater tunnel on this planet is an experience that can be had nowhere else. Only with Eurotunnel and Eurostar can one experience this astounding engineering feat.
  Published 20Nov2009, viewed 326 times

• Fancy a bird as a pet?... consider these important factors first
  When considering a bird as a pet there are many factors to consider including environment, health and nutrition, get these elements right and you and your feathered friend will have a long and happy relationship together.
  Published 13Nov2009, viewed 316 times

• The Development of the Modern Day Electronic Bite Alarm
  The bite alarm is a standard part of the modern day carp anglers tackle, this article gives you a bit of history on the bite alarm's development since conception and how it has shaped the way carp anglers fish today.
  Published 12Nov2009, viewed 363 times

• Fancy a Short Break to Calais? Why Not Jump on a Ferry to France
  Calais is not just a ferry destination, its a wonderful city to visit for day or a week, being the closest French destination to England with lots to see and do. Beyond the duty free shopping there's lots of tourist attractions, history and many sights to see, restaurants to enjoy and coastline to explore.
  Published 12Nov2009, viewed 294 times

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