Clean camping Outjoyment Report

THIS camping accessory is a must­have and will convert many non­campers into camping aficionados. The lack of showering facilities is high on the list of reasons why people steer clear of camping.

A number of camping shops and websites are now selling portable outdoor shower systems. These portable showers are pretty compact and come equipped with a water tank or pump that can be heated by battery or solar power. Some brands provide a hook to hang the shower from a tree or a vehicle to make the experience more comfortable.

They range in price from €10.99 to €50. If you travel light while camping or are still not convinced camping is for you, it still might be a worthwhile purchase. Many users recommend them saying they are convenient to have in your garden or terrace to shower off after the beach. They can also be used to wash your pet or for watering areas in your garden or home where a hose cannot reach.

Anna Ellis

A MAJOR new study has revealed how camping in the great outdoors improves people’s well­being and mental health.

The Outjoyment Report was commissioned by the Camping and Caravanning Club and undertaken by a team of academics at Liverpool John Moores University (LJMU) and Sheffield Hallam University.

The study included a survey of nearly 11,000 campers and non­campers, assessing their attitudes towards the benefits of all types of camping such as pitching up in a tent, caravan or motorhome, or going glamping.

Sabina Voysey, The Camping and Caravanning Club’s Director General, said: “The findings of The Outjoyment Report have never been so relevant as they are today. Camping in all its different forms puts us on the doorstep of the great outdoors and provides a clear pathway to a healthier and happier lifestyle ­ one in which people appreciate nature more and are active outdoors.

“Given the many negative events that have been happening in recent times at home and abroad, anything that helps people to feel better about themselves and each other is vitally important.” disruptive strikes in the public sector, including health workers, teachers, transport workers, border controllers, the passport office, fire brigades and civil servants.

Since 1939 (my lifetime), Britain has never needed effective, accountable leadership more than today. Since David ‘Cameraman’, two rather different image­obsessed incumbents have occupied Number 10. Admittedly, being Prime Minister in these circumstances is an incredibly difficult job. It makes managing England’s football team seem like a walk in the park. Having said that, I would not trust anything ‘Tricky Dicky’ says, any more than ‘Honest Boris’. Do I have a solution? No. Except that the UK needs a fundamental change. After 13 years in opposition, who knows how Labour would perform? Under Keir Starmer, growing into the role, things could hardly be worse than they are now. And, once a new government is installed to pick up the pieces and repair the damage, many more things will need to change. It could take decades. Sunak is the question ­ not the answer. Any idea that the Conservatives deserve another chance next year is simply loopy.

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