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Date Posted Description
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July 09

HOW TO MAKE BRITAIN SUSTAINABLE: OUTDOOR EXPERIENCES AND LESSONS IN HAPPINESS FOR ALL CHILDREN IN THE UK
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June 09

Schools 'too safe' teachers say. Nearly half of teachers believe the health and safety culture in schools is damaging children's learning and development, a survey suggests. (BBC News report - web link)
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June 09 Tick Alert Campaign issue warnings to remind campers of the dangers of tick bites. (BBC news report)
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May 09

Bear Grylls appointed Chief Scout
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April 09 The University of Cumbria  Newton Rigg, Penrith Campus, has been announced as the Centre of Excellence for Outdoors in the North West.
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Mar 2009 Unwitting motorists face £1,000 fines as thousands of photocard driving licences expire.
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Mar 2009 CCPR DIO Meeting on 10.2.09. A report by Bertie Everard
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Mar 2009 Julian Brazier TD MP Frank Dobson MP Lembit Opik MP,  Co-Chairs  ‘ARISc’ and Lords Erroll, Chorley, Haworth invited members of both houses to the All Party Parliamentary Group ‘ARISc’ – Adventure and Recreation in Society 5pm Wednesday 11th February 2009, in Westminster.
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Feb 2009 AAIAC Ropes Course Guidance Document now available
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Feb 2009 Learning Outside the Classroom QUALITY BADGE is here! See IOL Web LOtC page here.
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Feb 2009 IOL awarded another Leave No Trace themed contract with Scottish Natural Heritage
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Feb 2009 Invitation to TCPA Workshops on Waterways and "Call for Evidence"
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Jan 2009 Outdoor Adventure Week 2009 (May 16th - 23rd) is announced.
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Dec 2008 SkillsActive Census
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Dec 2008 Business Award for IOL Member
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Dec 2008 Making the most of the environment
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Nov 2008 New initiative launched to encourage innovation in school-led residentials
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Nov 2008 National Occupational Standards
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Oct 2008 Playday 2008
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Oct 2008 Owner was cleared after canoe death
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Oct 2008 Growing Schools Initiative
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