Bouldering Gloucester Shoes, Chalk and Clothing Basics

A good bouldering session starts on the ground, with the right gear to wear and to take with you to the climbing wall. Hiring or Buying Climbing Shoes Many gyms and indoor climbing walls have climbing shoes for hire so it’s worth hiring a pair until you know if you’ll be going back to the wall for further climbing sessions. Climbing shoes should be snug fitting with no unnecessary space between the toes. Some amount of toe curl is normal as this allows for a good grip of the holds…

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Enjoying The Sights And Sounds Of Taunton In Somerset.

Located on the River Tone between the Quantock, Blackdown, and Brendon hills, the thriving Market Town of Taunton is classified as the County Town of Somerset.  With a growing population of around sixty-five thousand local inhabitants, Taunton enjoys a thousand-year history which includes a 10th-century monastic foundation, the Grand Western Canal, and the Bristol and Exeter Railway. 

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Protecting the Planet and Reducing your Carbon Footprint

It is important to be aware of the environment and it is not just something that needs to be dealt with by governments but also something that each person on earth needs to think about if we are to ensure we make the planet and the environment a healthy place for future generations and protect the plants and animals that also live on earth. There are lots of things that you can do to make your lifestyle greener – here are some of them… Conserving Water This summer we experienced…

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Sleep Tight, Wake Right: How Your Sleeping Position Affects Your Back and Neck

Ever wake up feeling like you’ve been wrestling with a grumpy bear all night? Your sleeping position might be the culprit behind those morning aches and pains! The Side Sleeper’s Paradise Side sleeping is the golden child of sleep positions, especially if you’re dealing with back pain. It keeps your spine naturally aligned and reduces pressure on your lower back. Pro tip: pop a pillow between your knees to keep your hips happy and prevent that awkward leg-twist situation. Back Sleeping: The Royal Treatment Sleeping on your back like royalty…

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Rising Like A Phoenix From The Ashes Of Covid

When news of a deadly disease started to spread out from the small Chinese province of Wuhan, where the first human fatalities were recorded, nobody could have predicted the tragic loss of so many innocent lives!  Countries around the entire Globe were affected and millions of people lost their battle against what became known as the Covid 19 Pandemic.  Several major industries were left decimated by the outbreak including Hospitality, Entertainment and of course, one of the hardest hit, the Building Industry.  Many half-completed projects were left to crumble into…

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