Ferne Animal Sanctuary set for its annual Spring Festival
Sunday 5th April 2026 | Ferne Animal Sanctuary, Somerset, TA20 3DH
Ferne Animal Sanctuary, the Somerset based animal rehabilitation and rehoming charity, is ready to welcome visitors for its annual Spring Festival on Sunday 5 April, at its 72-acre site in Chard. Ticket holders can enjoy a range of Easter themed activities including a schedule of Easter egg hunts where seekers can purchase a ticket for £2 to find a toy egg in each of the six colours, arts and crafts in the creative corner, a pop-up charity shop, and delicious food and refreshments available from Perdida café.
Two more marinas join the Premier Marinas network, closing South Coast gap
Weymouth and Portland Marinas have been integrated into the Premier Marinas South Coast network, extending the reach of its full-service marina group along the UK’s southern coastline.
The update sees both Weymouth and Portland Marinas join the network this March. The move marks the latest step in the company’s strategy to integrate the recently acquired boatfolk sites and close the coastal cruising gap along the south coast.
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Helly Hansen sets new standard with the Odin Breeze Hooded Fleece
Since 1877, technical outdoor brand Helly Hansen has been trusted by professionals around the world, drawing on their insights and feedback to push the boundaries of outdoor performance. With innovation at its core, the Norway-based brand partners with professional mountain guides and search and rescue teams to ideate, test and validate their newest designs, knowing these experts will push the gear to its limits through long days, high output and demanding mountain conditions. Developed with feedback and test results from US-based mountain professionals, including Izzy Holmes, Stephen Larson and Mountain Madness’ Stephen Heath, Helly Hansen’s Odin Breeze Hooded Fleece is a new type of knitted fleece that’s ultralightweight and breathable without compromising warmth or comfort, making it ideal for fast-paced mountaineering.
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Performance Sailcraft team launches Magic – a new fintech platform designed to reduce financial barriers in dinghy sailing
New manufacturer-backed initiative, unveiled today at RYA Dinghy & Watersports Show 2026, reduces upfront ownership costs by up to 70% and redefines how sailors and clubs access dinghies. Unveiled at the RYA Dinghy & Watersports Show 2026, Magic has been developed to address one of the biggest barriers to participation facing the sport: the upfront cost of dinghy ownership.
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East Cowes Marina joins Premier Marinas South Coast network
East Cowes Marina has today joined the Premier Marinas South Coast network, giving berth holders access to one of the most extensive full-service marina networks in the country.
This move marks the next stage in Premier Marinas’ programme to bring recently acquired boatfolk marinas into a single, high-quality network, designed to give berth holders greater choice, consistency and value wherever they cruise.
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Helly Hansen Celebrates Ski Patrollers Around the World on International Ski Patrol Day
10 February marks the fifth anniversary of the initiative that invites mountain-goers everywhere to honour and recognize their local ski patrol
On 10 February 2026, Helly Hansen, the leading global ski brand trusted by professionals around the world, will celebrate the fifth annual International Ski Patrol Day (ISPD). Established to recognise the incredible work of ski patrollers globally, ISPD encourages communities worldwide to show their thanks on and off the mountain.
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