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7 Time-Honoured Wimbledon Traditions
Boasting 141 years of history, Wimbledon remains the longest running and most prestigious tennis tournament of all time, showcasing the sport’s most celebrated and rising talent from around the globe (check out these trailblazers!). From the days of lop-sided wooden lawn-tennis rackets and hand-stitched balls, to innovative hawk-eye technology and a retractable Centre Court roof, the tournament has certainly advanced since…
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An Introduction to Polo
Polo isn’t your everyday sport but our introduction to polo can ease you in gently. The highly competitive equestrian ball game is particularly popular among The Royal Family and although tricky at first, once the basics are mastered, we’ve heard it’s great fun. Not long ago, a number of colleagues went down to Ascot Park Polo Club to take part in…
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The Highs and Lows of the FIFA World Cup
Summer is coming and it’s a great time of year for sports fans, but for football fans across the planet, every four years many of the FIFA World Cup wild memories and emotions are conjured up – from world-class footwork on the pitch and mind-blowing goals to red cards, drugs and fall outs. The world inclusive tournament certainly produces some pretty…
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Extreme Swimming Pools and Water Features
When the summer sun is at its zenith, all we want to do is get ourselves beside water. A river, a paddling pool, a puddle: we’ll take it. So it’s not difficult to see why we’re dreaming about far-off fantasy pools today. Take a look at the planet’s most extreme swimming pools and man-made water features, which we’ve gathered in one…
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Outdoorsy Gifts for Nature Lovers
Some of our planet’s greatest attributes are its natural creations, from the expansive oceans that cover 70% of the Earth’s surface and the distinctive landscapes of each unique country and region, to the 8.7 million different species of animals that call our world home. The UK alone boasts countless naturally breathtaking offerings, including rugged wind-beaten coastlines, rolling countryside, glistening lakes…
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#LiveaLittle: Seabreacher
Of all the adrenaline activities that bestow upon the participant a brand new perspective – a unique way of seeing the world – surely Seabreacher goes the furthest. This winsome watercraft lets its rider explore the watery depths as a mighty killer whale. Manoeuvred around London’s Royal Victoria Dock by an expert driver, this half-submersible whale-bot is capable of super speed, tight…
