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It's very easy to order a Gin and Tonic without caring about where it came from, but my tour of the White Peak Distillery has changed my perspective.

Here's a little something I did with Protect Our Winters UK prior to Xmas 2017. I know it's a little late but the gift ideas work all year round. With Fathers Day not too far away I'm sure there is something in here that would make your old man smile whilst doing some good at … Continue reading THE POW UK ALTERNATIVE GUIDE TO CHRISTMAS GIFTING

It's late September, the summer is drawing to a close and as the days get shorter my thoughts have switched to the coming winter. I have just finished watching the Full Moon film and now all I want to do is go snowboarding. The brainchild of snowboarding icon Leanne Pelosi this all girls film takes … Continue reading AN INTERVIEW WITH LEANNE PELOSI

Marie-France Roy is one of the biggest names in snowboarding. She has represented some of the most recognised brands in the industry and collected numerous awards along the way, including Transworld Snowboarding Women’s Rider of the Year 2015.   For 2016, Marie has switched things up and  joined forces with The Arbor Collective. For Marie, who has always been passionate … Continue reading AN INTERVIEW WITH MARIE-FRANCE ROY

It was chilly and drizzling heavily. I was wearing the most ridiculous looking boots, at least one size too big, along with ‘waterproof’ trousers and jacket. I don’t remember being kept very dry by them. My gloves were way too big and the board I was riding seemed to be more of hindrance than a help. I’m sat on my arse getting spiked through the hired waterproofs, my thumb killing me and pointing at a slightly different angle than I was used to. This was snowboarding for me, and I was hating it!