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Using a Watch as a Compass This week is a really basic way to find north using an analog wristwatch. Obviously this is not as accurate as a compass and is easy to get wrong by making simple mistakes, so … Continue reading →

With this weeks upcoming Active Project trip down Smallcleugh mine, it seemed a good time to revisit a thought for the week from back in summer 2013. For any of you who have been mining with me in the past … Continue reading →

ICE – In Case of Emergency This week’s tip of the week is worth five minutes of anyone’s time as it may just save your life. There are two things you can do right now with your mobile phone to … Continue reading →

Introducing the In2venture Active Project; The Active Project is the new program dedicated to working with and for the local community. I chose the concept of ‘Active’ around a threefold idea. Active in the environment – taking people out into … Continue reading →

Waterproofing Matches Waterproof matches are yet another example of something that costs a lot more than it has to. Turn normal matches into waterproof matches is easy by putting candle wax over the heads. Leave a candle to burn down … Continue reading →

As we head out into 2015 I have had a lot of time to contemplate the year ahead for In2venture. As I consider my place in this future I found it helpful to look back on why I got into … Continue reading →

Nappy Boot Drying If you have young children at home, a pair of their disposable nappies can be a great help in drying your boots and shoes. Simply turn a new disposable nappy inside out and shove it into your … Continue reading →

As we are flung head first into 2015 we are often told we should be making some new resolutions to improve ourselves. These resolutions often involve some kind of self improvement – eat less/exercise more is the usual gist of … Continue reading →