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This weeks feature
Briggs & Stratton’s Britain’s Best Park Competition is well underway and there is still time for you to nominate your local park for this prestigious award.
Briggs & Stratton’s business development manager Ian Small, said: “This competition aims to find the most attractive, well-maintained, accessible and community-friendly public spaces in the UK, and reward the hard work that goes into maintaining them.â€
Parks are judged against a range of criteria including maintenance, community involvement, usability and environment. The award is open to any parks accessible to the public, ranging from village park spaces to country parks. |
Nine regional finalists will be selected and a panel of respected judges will decide the overall winner. Prizes up for grabs include the coveted title of ‘Best Park in Britain’ and certificate to mark the achievement. In addition the winning park will receive a host of national and regional publicity.
The ultimate winner will go on to compete for the title of Europe’s Best Park also sponsored by Briggs & Stratton, where they will be up against parks located in Germany, France, Sweden, Poland and Italy.
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Last Year saw Pollok Park in Scotland follow on to be crowned as Europe’s Best Park in a lavish ceremony celebrating the green open space and its facilities. Recipient of the award, Councillor Ruth Simpson said: “We are absolutely thrilled by this award. The Dear Green Place is celebrated for its parks and green spaces and this accolade simply confirms Pollok Country Park is a unique place of natural beauty.â€
To nominate a park for the competition and for more details, visit www.britainsbestparks.co.uk and fill in the entry form. Alternatively contact 01332 372196 and one will be sent to your address or email britains_best_park@paskett.co.uk for an electronic copy. The closing date for entries is Friday, August 29 2008.
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THE WORLD IS YOUR OYSTER
Avoid the fuel crisis, traffic jams, save money, and get healthy, with Halfords folding bikes. Cleaner, greener, often faster and more cost effective than any other form of transport you could save precious time in the mornings and avoid the fuel crisis simply by getting on your bike.
Folding bikes used to be heavy, hard to ride and slow to fold but thanks to Halfords you can now enjoy the best in modern cycle technology and frame materials to give you great ride quality and enhanced performance. |
Halfords Apollo Transition Folding bike has a quick and easy folding mechanism so you can transport it easily by bus, rail, ferry or air services to open up a whole new world of travelling. With a lightweight aluminium frame this bike is perfect for commuting offering freedom to travel in and around the city as you please.
The Apollo Transition bike, priced at £269.99, has 6 speed Shimano gearing, powerful alloy V-brakes, 20†alloy rims with twin spoke pattern and an additional luggage rack. These fantastic features make this bike a close rival to its rigid cousins and is not only suitable for the daily commute, but is a must-have for travelling and touring. Perfect for daily excursions, the Apollo Transition is ideal for getting out and about. The Apollo is compact and easy to store, so is a great space saver too.
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Halfords has a fantastic range of bikes and bike accessories including the Dahon Speed D7 Folding bike. This bike features superlite 4130 chromoly frame, Dahon 7-speed gear system and a Velcro comfort saddle. Priced at £299.99 this is a great buy for a top spec bike.
Shop in store, buy on-line, or use the new Reserve & Collect service to reserve products on line at www.halfords.com, the UK’s most popular leisure website. For details of your nearest store telephone 08457 626625 or visit www.halfords.com for more information.
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SIMPLE SAILING FUN WITH TOPPER SAILBOATS
Topper Sailboats are the UK’s favourite range of sailboats, with a collection of 12 different boats for all ages and abilities across a variety of categories and classes. The range represents superb construction quality, excellent design and fast, fun yet affordable performance. |
The TOPPER is an ideal introduction to sailing, with more than 50,000 of this massively popular model now sold worldwide. Easy to control thanks to their impeccable handling ability, the TOPPER is the top youth racing class and a proven sail trainer for schools and sailing clubs.
The TAZ is another entry point for new sailors; incredibly tough, the TAZ is a beach hire favourite and has enough room for both parent and child to sail together. Family-oriented, multi-role MAGNO and OMEGA sailboats are extremely versatile, suitable for cruising, family sailing or performance racing.Both boats are highly robust with easily manageable handling and plenty of space for both parents and children alike.
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The multi-rig TOPAZ is the most versatile sailboat available in the market: an array of add-ons including spinnakers and trapezes, mixed with enough room for parents and children makes this boat an essential choice for the active family. For sailboats that are designed to be sailed hard and fast, the VIBE and XENON set the benchmark. The VIBE is a robust boat suitable for novices or experienced racers, while the XENON provides the best value 2-crew racing.
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Topper Sailboats also include a catamaran in their range, the TOPAZ 16 CAT, which provides breathtaking speed coupled with low maintenance and superb value for money. Attention to detail is key with Topper Sailboats – making the boats as user friendly, fun and fast as possible. This extends to a three-year hull warranty, making sailing hassle and risk-free and enabling you to get the most out of your time on the water.
Discover the thrill of Open Water Sailing with Topper Sailboats
Nothing beats the feeling of open water sailing – the ocean wind n your hair and the sea’s spray beating your face as you navigate he waves. Sailing offers so many benefits to youngsters or older newcomers to the sport; here we show you what makes sailing so great!
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Sailing is ike any essential life skill, whether it be riding a bicycle or swimming. You can pick up the basics of sailing in an hour or two and hone your skills to the highest level, if you choose. For children, sailing provides a number of distinctive challenges, ours f enjoyment and the virtues of responsibility and self-discipline.
That said, sailing’s not just for the younger beginners. Older newcomers to sailing can also enjoy the same visceral thrills and enjoyment the sport provides. It’s not just about the physical aspects of sailing either; the
tactical and strategic thinking required for competitive racing ensures the development of sharp and agile mind. Small, safe, unsinkable boats propelling you across the sea or lake – a fun way to enjoy the open water, fresh air and natural surroundings we so often take for granted.
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Sailing does not need to be expensive – local sailing clubs offer highly competitive classes and courses. You do not need to go out and buy the latest year or invest in your own boat, it’s all there for you to hire as part of a registered course, like those offered by the Royal Yacht Association (RYA).
Topper Sailboats recommend contacting he RYA about their registered courses, where you will start by getting afloat before learning the basic foundation of the sport. For more information visit www.toppersailboats.com.
www.toppersailboats.com
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