MOM Series: Introducing kids to fly fishing
Motherhood, Women in fieldsports, Fly fishing Belinda Barnes Motherhood, Women in fieldsports, Fly fishing Belinda Barnes

MOM Series: Introducing kids to fly fishing

I believe that fly fishing isn’t just a sport, it’s a skill to be passed on. It teaches patience, respect for nature, fieldcraft and the joy of slowing down in a fast-paced world. And there is no feeling quite like catching your first fish.

So, here’s to lost fish, tangled lines, and unforgettable memories! 

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MOM Series: hiking with your baby
Motherhood, The outdoors, Micro-adventures Belinda Barnes Motherhood, The outdoors, Micro-adventures Belinda Barnes

MOM Series: hiking with your baby

I know the idea of hiking up a mountain, or walking windswept coastal paths, with your kids, might feel intimidating at first. Then there’s the gear, the planning, the ‘what ifs’. But ‘what if’ it is much easier than you think?

If you can find a way to start your adventure mindset, and bring your kids along for the journey, I guarantee it will spark a lifetime of connection with the outdoors for them. Even if you’re tired. Even if your body feels different. Even if the pace is slow and the hike is short because you’ve had to adapt to your little ones’ needs. 

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Field to fork: why hunting is the ultimate ethical connection to food
Women in fieldsports, Hunting, Food ethics Belinda Barnes Women in fieldsports, Hunting, Food ethics Belinda Barnes

Field to fork: why hunting is the ultimate ethical connection to food

For me, hunting and having a ‘field to fork’ approach is not just a sport or a lifestyle; it’s a relationship. One that ties me to the land, to my food and to my values.

We live in a world that’s incredibly disconnected from what we eat. Supermarket aisles don’t tell the story behind the food. It’s just there, constantly available and without any traceability. But when you take responsibility for your own meat, and grow your own vegetables, fruit and herbs, you understand food in a way that’s impossible to ignore.

In a noisy, throwaway world, field to fork is a quiet rebellion.

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Introducing byClaireSads
Motherhood, The outdoors, Women in fieldsports Belinda Barnes Motherhood, The outdoors, Women in fieldsports Belinda Barnes

Introducing byClaireSads

This is for every outdoorswoman who was scared about what life would look like when she became a mother. It is for every mum-to-be who has had people laugh in disbelief when she said she would still enjoy the outdoors when her baby arrives. It’s for every new mum who’s been made to feel guilty for wanting time in nature. Its for every parent who wants to bring home the venison or grow their own veggies to feed their family regardless of where they live. 

And, most importantly, it’s for every woman who loves the outdoors but feels like she needs permission to go back or be imperfect because life has got in the way.

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