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We hope that the creative ideas we share here will inspire you and your family to spend more time outdoors. Whether its playing in the park, foraging for food or simply sitting under a tree watching the world go by we believe that everyone, whatever their age, gains huge benefit from spending time outside connecting with nature.

Children love spending time in wild settings. It encourages exploration and imaginative play, and nature really does provide everything needed to keep them entertained. Playing in a natural environment allows kids to discover and learn, test themselves and take risks – all things that are crucial for their development and well-being.

  • Our Own Custom Made Map

    by Sarah - Craft Invaders May 28, 2017

    I only recently discovered that Ordnance Survey offer Custom Made maps, and I have to say I think they are a genius idea!

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  • Introduction to basic map reading

    by Sarah - Craft Invaders May 25, 2017

    Map reading is such an important skill. I have talked before about why you should teach children to read a map. It is also …

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  • Why you should teach your children to read a map

    by Sarah - Craft Invaders May 11, 2017

    There are plenty of good reasons to teach children to read a map. Navigation, of course, is the primary one. Whether it’s being able …

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  • Building a Swallow Cam using a Raspberry Pi

    by Sarah - Craft Invaders May 2, 2017

    We have built our own Swallow Cam using a Raspberry Pi so that we can watch the swallows in our shed raise and fledge …

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  • Family Day Out at Bath Racecourse

    by Sarah - Craft Invaders April 20, 2017

    Set on top of Lansdown hill, overlooking the famous spa town, Bath Racecourse is in a stunning location. This historic race track boasts over …

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  • How to Make Easy Snow Ice Cream

    by Sarah - Craft Invaders March 2, 2017

    It’s not often we get massive amounts of snow here in the UK, but this week we seem to be getting more than our …

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  • Visit to Cirencester Amphitheatre

    by Sarah - Craft Invaders February 14, 2017

    Recently, the kids and I have had lots of fun trying to identify interesting features using OS Maps of our local area. It is …

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  • Learning to read signs on a trail

    by Sarah - Craft Invaders February 2, 2017

    I am thrilled to introduce fellow Ordnance Survey #GetOutside Champion Glyn Dodwell who has kindly agreed to contribute a guest post to our blog …

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  • How to Make a Wonderful Succulent Christmas Tree

    by Sarah - Craft Invaders October 24, 2016

    We turned our simple home-made willow cone into a wonderful Succulent Christmas Tree. This wonderful centrepiece can be used both in the house and …

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  • How to Make an Easy Rustic Willow Cone

    by Sarah - Craft Invaders October 23, 2016

    This willow cone is simple to make and could be used as a base for all sorts of crafts as well as making a …

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  • How to Make Easy Wax Covered Leaves

    by Sarah - Craft Invaders October 12, 2016

    I think everyone would agree that Autumn is a beautiful season. The changing colours of leaves before they fall is a wonderful sight, but …

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  • 12 Fabulous Nature Based Craft Tutorials

    by Sarah - Craft Invaders September 1, 2016

      Foraging outside for items to craft with is a wonderful way to spend a couple of hours. Not only does it get you …

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