Entries by Simon Heyes

From Ormiston To The Oving Cup: A 10 Year Football Hiatus

Back in 2005, when I was living in Edinburgh, I joined a couple of mates in going a long and trying out for a team that played in East Of Scotland league. That team was Ormiston. They played in what was the sixth tier of Scottish football. It was a pretty decent standard, but Ormiston […]

Two Coldplay Concerts, 20 Years Apart

I managed to get tickets to see Coldplay at Wembley in August 2022 KLAXON! I’m very excited. Who wouldn’t be?! The chance to see one of the biggest bands and best stage performers in the world, on the hallowed turf that is the colossal Wembley stadium. That is a far cry from the venue size […]

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Some Of The Best Hiking Brands To Look Out For

This is a sponsored post, created in collaboration with Heinnie Haynes. Now more than ever, the surge in hiking & walking around the UK is phenomenal and it’s set to continue. As a result of the COVID-19 pandemic, more people have found the time to explore their local walking/hiking destinations, but as we move further […]

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7 Of The Best Lake District Ales

Whenever I search on Google to find the best ales in the Lake District, I get presented with results talking about the best breweries, not the best beers. No more. Let me start by saying beer is very subjective. I’m a Golden Ale fan, so the list below in mainly comprised of light, hoppy ales. […]

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Osprey Kamber 22 Review: The Best Ski Backpack?

When it comes to ski backpacks, I’ve been on the hunt for a snow sports specific day rucksack for a while. I’ve had my eye on the Osprey Kamber 22 for a couple of years, but always made do with other 22 litre packs. Until now. The Osprey Kamber 22 ski daypack got it’s first […]

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Osprey Archeon 30 – Backpack Review

I first came across the Osprey Archeon backpack range at the ISPO show in Munich in January 2020. A core theme of the show was sustainability, and – Osprey being Osprey – they were front and centre of that theme. The Archeon backpack range comes in 25, 30, 45 and 70 litre versions, and the […]

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5 Of The Best Outdoor Activities In Dorset

This is a sponsored post, created in collaboration with Lyme Bay Holidays. If your idea of a holiday is strapping on some walking boots and heading up a mountain, or perhaps taking to the seas with a fishing rod in tow, then Lyme Bay Holidays have some inspiration for you. Dorset is a haven for […]

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9 Of The Best Wild Camping Spots In The UK

This top wild camping locations post was written during lockdown in COVID times, and may be updated from time to time to reflect up to date information.  If you’re looking for the UK’s best places for wild camping, you’ve come to the right place. As the country emerges from a cost of living crisis, all […]