On the offensive – Fencing

“En guarde!” and you’re off… not quite. The first challenge of fencing is in the getting dressed. It starts with Continue reading →

Strike a Pose – Voga

Looking over my out-stretched leg that was trying desperately to reach the back of my head, while swinging an arm Continue reading →

One Flew Over The Cuckoo’s Nest – Falconry

Eye contact can be difficult for some, more so when your gaze is being sucked in by the unfaltering stare Continue reading →

Back in the Saddle – Cycling (Boris Bikes)

When I worked out it had been roughly ten years since I last rode a bike (bar the sporadic holiday Continue reading →

Core Principles – Pilates

Following the others into the studio, I too grabbed a mat and what looked like a kicking board and a Continue reading →

Out for a Spin – Spinning

Now I’m not convinced that spinning is actually a hobby, based on the fact that once a person has tried Continue reading →

Ginga all the way – Capoeira

Capoeira is a Brazilian martial art combining music often played out on basic drums with participants singing and clapping in Continue reading →

Out on a Limb – Bouldering

Five things you are unlikely to be able to do for a few days following your first intense climbing session: Continue reading →