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Animals offer a great way to get active, have fun & enjoy the beauty & serenity of the natural world.
They can give us a purpose to life, joyful moments, frustrating times too... & give us the purest love in the world!
If you want to be more active in 2010, think about getting active with animals - this site has lots of ideas |
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Get active with animals!
Many of us want to get active & have more more exercise or just have a break doing something different. Animals & nature give us lots of opportunity to get active, get away from the stresses & routine of life, & see some some stunning parts of the world. For animals tend to live in the more beautiful parts of the world - the natural & beautiful, instead of the grey & concrete.
Nature is a great healer & de-stresser - and time spent in the wilds of nature or with animals can be a great way to blow all your cobwebs away and have some time out. Animals and people have a long history - and animals can be great fun to be with & amazing to watch
There are plenty of ways to get active with animals - from enjoying days out to volunteering to visiting nature reserves & wildlife trusts for wintry walks; or giving that special animal lover in your life an animal gift.
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Please feed the birds & animals
As you have probably noticed, we are having a particularly cold winter! Please feed the birds in your gardens & check that any animals have access to fresh water & food. The RSPB & Garden Bird both sell bird seed & bird food & feeding stations etc. Pet Supermarket & Pets at Home sell pet food online - ensure your pets don't run out of food in the cold weather |
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How to lose weight
Get more exercise! But instead of pounding away your pounds at the gym, why not get active with animals - in the countryside, helping dogs &walking? If you want to lose a few pounds, remember that successful strategies will almost inevitably include getting more exercise - which is often the forgotten element of weight loss plans with all the talk that goes on dieting. Animals make things more fun and interesting |
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Wildlife holidays
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Go nutty for dormice!
Help the People's Trust for Endangered Species find out where dormice live on their Great Nut Hunt - the PTES need help to track nuts down, as dormice leave distinctive markings on hazel nuts as they gnaw them. And there are other wildlife surveys to get involved with, too |
Please...
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Always consult with your GP before starting any new form of exercise
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Note that animals are unpredictable - and they may not always want to be seen or found. We cannot guarantee how close you may or may not get to animals in specific programmes - common sense must prevail.
- WASH YOUR HANDS after touching animals BEFORE eating or snacking. (It could be a good idea to take some antiseptic wipes or handwash with you, just in case loo facilities don't provide soap.) Do not let children put their fingers into their mouths or suck thumbs after touching animals - it's common sense!
- The amount of
contact you can have with animals varies from one
place to another & one animal to another. Common sense must prevail.
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you visit places, check that there are no current
regulations/conditions which could mean that they are closed. Also check for opening hours.
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Take your rubbish home with you, at animals' requests
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Note our disclaimer -
we cannot be held responsible for any injury, damage or otherwise to
you or any third party as a result of your taking part in any
activities on this site.
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Note that we do not sell products or provide voluntary opportunities. Any product or service you may purchase is subject to the terms & conditions, disclaimers & policies of the companies selling them. We are simply referring you on & raising your awareness that such opportunities exist, not pushing sales.
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