No risk, no life. Know risk, know life.

By Ian Lewis, Campaign Coordinator

Life is best lived from a place of exploration, new experience and adventure. 

This week, 16th - 23rd May, 2009, is Outdoor Adventure Week.  This week all schools, clubs, families, individuals and communities are invited to join the nation in an experience in the open air. Brathay Marathon 10 marathons in 10 days accomplished - OAW09

Over 5000 events are happening already and you are invited to join with these.  You may join a group already doing something or start an outing yourself. You may already have planned to do something.  It could be as exciting as a walk, taking some pictures or a picnic, or as exciting as a canoe journey, mountain ramble or trying an orienteering event.  The outdoors is always exciting!

MPs climb an ice wall in London in support OAW09. Ranulph Fiennes summits Everest for Marie Curie Cancer Care in OAW09 Outdoor Adventure Week 09

How Can the Natural Environment Affect Mental Health and Wellbeing?

see Dr William Bird 'Natural Thinking'