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“We joined Fair Wear Foundation after undertaking a significant programme of preliminary work. Our affiliation with this independent organisation reflects how seriously we take our social responsibility towards all people connected to the OSC business.” commented Mike Deegan, the CEO of Outdoor and sports Company Ltd.

The FWF Code of Labour Practices contains eight elements, which are based on United Nations and International Labour Organization principles:

FWF regularly verifies the implementation of these labour practices through factory audits and worker interviews both onsite and offsite, and through annual ‘Brand Performance Checks’ which assess how well each member’s management policies support the Code of Labour Practices. FWF publicly reports on the progress of member companies towards implementation of the Code elements.

"Fair Wear Foundation is pleased to welcome Outdoor and Sports Company as our newest member company. Over the past several months, OSC has been working hard to fulfil all the prerequisites for becoming a member. We look forward to working with the OSC brands and supporting them in their ongoing efforts to improve workplace conditions" said Erica van Doorn, director of Fair Wear Foundation

Congratulations to Mike and the rest of our special Sales Team!

A self confessed virgin on the (higher) hills; Thomas set off for Haweswater one quiet October morning...what followed was a total submersion into the Sprayway...er way.

Utilising our favourite photographer; Tommy Martin and two brand new faces in the form of our delightful models Nicky and Neil; Thomas had the strenuous task of lumping samples up and down all manner of steep routes, hills and trails.

We think you will all agree what came out was worth the effort though.

Keep an eye out across our social media platforms and in store for AW13 marketing displays.

You can see more from Tommy at:

http://www.tommymartinphotography.com/

http://tommymartinphoto.blogspot.co.uk

Or follow him on twitter

https://twitter.com/TommyMartin

Finally (and quietly) a link to our Marketing Managers struggles...

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With awards allocated the awards by category; our jacket was one of 3 winners in the apparel awards.

http://www.gearweare.com/review/sprayway-scorpion-gore-tex-jacket/

The Anderton Centre is situated on the shores of the beautiful Rivington Reservoir in the West Pennine Moors in Lancashire, close to Chorley, Bolton, Manchester and Preston. The centre boasts superb facilities and an idyllic rural setting which is conveniently located close to the M6 and M61 corridor.

The aim of the day was to discuss product direction and plans for our 40th anniversary fast approaching in 2014. Keep an eye out for the start of our exciting plans in the coming months.

However; the real story was long standing team member and Head of Design; Anne Carter creating a new kind of walking…

After seeking the advice of a local farmer and taking what can only be described as a shortcut through a swamp; Anne became embroiled in a battle with the elements. Woman against mud.

The results of which can be seen on the below link.
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A fun day was had by all and most importantly gave the teams the chance to test and showcase our product range in high winds and rainy climates.

Big thanks to all the staff at http://www.andertoncentre.co.uk/

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It proved to be a competitive day of outdoor activities for all with a closely fought battle between teams made up of office and warehouse staff.

On a round robin basis, the teams set about an itinerary which included archery, giant jenga, a cycling obstacle course, assault course, fire making and scaling a 20ft climbing wall.

Some stand out performances from Sprayway staff saw Northern Sales Rep, Mike Booth complete the cycling task in a record time with no penalties.

However; drama ensued in the final challenge of the day. With each team having been tasked with the assignment of safely launching 4 raw eggs from the top of the 20ft high climbing wall using ONLY the contents of a bag of tools, one team whom will remain nameless took it upon themselves to construct a safety box made from rogue beer mats. With said box wrapped in a bin bag, the bag sailed high into the Derbyshire air and landed far away in bushes. The watching crowd all proclaimed at how well they had done. However a certain helpful Sprayway Marketing Manager volunteered himself to fetch the bag and upon finding the rogue contents, put his size 11 walking boot right through the 4 eggs to the amazement of the on looking crowd. Despite some protest from the cheating team, they were eventually disqualified and normal order was restored.

A fun day was had by all and most importantly gave the teams the chance to test and showcase our product range in high winds and rainy climates.

Bring on next year team Green!

To see more images from the event, check out:

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Big thanks to http://www.moorlandadventure.co.uk/  and http://www.peakdistrict-hotel.co.uk/

SUMMARY: Sprayway’s Dash Hoody is feminine, warm and stylish and doesn’t look as cheap as a bog-standard ‘Fleece’. Its pockets are cosy and it’s a joy to wear when walking and generally as casual wear. It’s a little pricey, but feels like a quality product.

5/5

You can find the full review in our Product Tips Section here, or on Gear We Are's own website.

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Our Walks Map is full of great dog walks, with the following being particularly great:

Portnoo & Naran Beach - Donegal

Portreath - Cornwall

Ashdown Forest - East Sussex

Church Stretton - Shropshire

Pitlochry - Perthsire

Bollington - Cheshire

So grab the lead, boots and a tennis ball and get out walking.

Oh - and don't forget the pooh bags!

"The fabric used in the Sprayway Compass / Escape shorts is two-way stretch so they are great if you struggle with getting a good fit. There is also stretch in the waist so again these can expand around  a tubby tum or hug a neater waistline.

There is no belt provided but you get belt loops in case you want to add one. I also liked the brushed lining inside the waist that make these a little more comfy compared to most shorts here.

The lower right leg pocket will take a small guidebook and at a squeeze you can get an OS map in the zipped hip pockets too. There’s a simple Velcro closure pocket at the rear. These are great shorts due to that stretch fabric and its general comfort, and at this price they are a real bargain.

But the pockets of the Sprayway Compass / Escape could be a little better as those two hip pockets are a notch small if you want to stash an OS-sized map. They also provide more of a hugging style of fit, rather than a baggy, airy fit, which you may or may not prefer in hotter weather. There is no additional crotch panel either, so again they feel a little closer than some. So not my favourite but still pretty good."

At £35 a snap, up against pairs over £65 we feel they're an absolute winner!

A new addition worth also checking out are our Kinesis Multi Activity shorts...perfect for any day on the trail or hill.