From activewear hijabs to peeing outdoors - why DO we need specialist outdoor equipment?

Text us your views -- we'll share some on the next episodeFollowing on from the last episode on 'interviewing as an ally', this is the first episode in a series of crossovers where we share interviews with some of our previous panellists. This episode comes from a podcast called Prompted by Nature, from the very aptly named Helen Forester. Helen chats to creative people to learn how nature feeds into and inspires there work, and in this episode she speaks to Soraya Abdel-Hadi. Listeners of On The Outside will know Soraya from episode on horses in sport, climbing topless and Kendal Mountain Festival 2021. She has often spoken from her position as the Founder of All The Elements, a nonprofit community working to increase diversity in the UK outdoors . But I know Soraya as a writer, creative and artist who draws in nature and draws from nature. This conversation between Helen and Soraya is a lovely insight to that side of her work, and it will resonate with anyone who is likewise, Prompted by Nature.Listen to Prompted by Nature >>Follow All The Elements >>Plus - it's been busy at OTO HQ, and in this episode there is a little bit of an update on where my energies have been over the past few months....CREDITS: Produced by Francesca TurauskisAssistant Editor is Takudzwa MudiwaPodcast Art by Sophie NolanSocial Media Assistant is Anesu Matanda-MambingoMusic is Bassbeat by Alex NortonOn The Outside is part of the Tremula Network.

Text us your views -- we'll share some on the next episodeThis episode was inspired by the idea of 'interviewing as an ally'.Robert Darfi is another podcasters who describes himself as the "least diverse person around," and in the episode, Fran flips the microphone on him to explore how podcasts can be a powerful tool for activism...LINKS:Listen to ‘The Outdoors Adventure Podcast’ here: https://pod.link/1660116904 Listen to ‘Outside/In’ here: https://pod.link/1061222770 Find the other podcasts in the Tremula Network: tremula.network/podcasts Read ‘How To Interview as an Ally’ on All The Elements: Blog: How to interview as an ally — All The Elements Find out more about The Outdoors Podcast Club: The Outdoors Podcast ClubRead Fran’s article ‘Footsteps’ exploring her Polish heritage was published in Issue 11 of BASE magazine:  base-mag.com/free-adventure-magazine/ CREDITS: Produced by Francesca TurauskisAssistant Editor is Takudzwa MudiwaPodcast Art by Sophie NolanSocial Media Assistant is Anesu Matanda-MambingoMusic is Bassbeat by Alex NortonOn The Outside is part of the Tremula Network.

Text us your views -- we'll share some on the next episodeIn the latest episode of the On the Outside podcast, Fran shares some feedback from listeners on the previous episode about the UCI Cycling World Championships, including a trans woman cyclist who is affected by the UCI's trans policy. Fran also shares  a quick outdoor news round-up, including- The Ultra Distance Scholarship for people of colour- The return of the Climb Out Festival- A new mentoring programme for women in cycling- The cancellation of the MTB4All event due to low sign-ups :( - The Right to Roam 'Right to Foam' campaign in Lush stores across the UKFind more on the CSES paper referred to here: Literature Review Does Not Support Bans on Transgender Women Athletes | Canadian Centre for Ethics in Sport CREDITS: Produced by Francesca TurauskisAssistant Editor is Takudzwa MudiwaPodcast Art by Sophie NolanSocial Media Assistant is Anesu Matanda-MambingoMusic is Bassbeat by Alex NortonOn The Outside is part of the Tremula Network.

Text us your views -- we'll share some on the next episodeWe are back with an exciting panel discussion, and Fran is learning all about the Cycling World Championships that took place in Scotland in August. You'd be forgiven for almost missing this event (and we talk about why that might be the case) but I am joined by a panel of guests including Neil Russell, the managing director of the Adaptive Riders Collective, Vedangi Kulkarni, an endurance cyclist and adventurer, and Aoife Glass, a mountain bike journalist and host of the Spindrift podcast.They help me learn more about the event, and we discuss many aspects such as the accessibility considerations, the integration of para-events, the chaos of a 'Madison relay race' and road closures.We also touch on the issues with visas for some athletes and the UCI's policy change on the participation of transgender athletes. This is a jam-packed episode, with chat on both cycling and the social and political issues surrounding such big events.Vedangi Kulkarni is on Instagram @wheelsandwords and find her portfolio here >>Aoife Glass is on Instagram @aoife_glass and listen to Spindrift here >>Neil Russel is on Instagram @handcycle_adventures and find links to the film and fundraising, and support ARC here >>We want to hear from YOU 🫵 This episode was a whirlwind tour and we didn't have the time or expertise to go into some big aspects. But if you have opinions or views on anything we discussed, we'd love to hear from you!CREDITS: Produced by Francesca TurauskisAssistant Editor is Takudzwa MudiwaPodcast Art by Sophie NolanSocial Media Assistant is Anesu Matanda-MambingoMusic is Bassbeat by Alex NortonOn The Outside is part of the Tremula Network.

Text us your views -- we'll share some on the next episode🗞️ We have an exciting guest for this latest edition of the On The Outside news round-up 🤩 This week, Tremula Network has been host to an intern from Arts Emergency,  a charity helping young people get a fair start in the arts and humanities, and we've been showing her what goes into making a minisode for On The Outside!"Hey! I'm Nia Johal, a half-Indian, half-Welsh actress from London. I have been given the wonderful opportunity by Fran to explore my passions of audio and conservation by working with her at Tremula Network this week."💰 From funds for conservation, to commemorative coins celebrating wildlife, this newsletter has some great stories for UK nature. 🌳 And that’s not all – get ready for stories of being saved from bears, running in heels and a brave three-peaks challenge.This round up also features stories about:@colourupbristol@manxwt @Raymond Mearns #keswickmountainrescue and @gnairambulance Have a listen to the episode to hear a bit more about all these stories, and as always you can find links to all the stories mentioned in our newsletter be sure to subscribe to keep up to date with more incredible stories about the outdoors 🌞 This epsiode was written, voiced and edited by Nia Johal.CREDITS: Produced by Francesca TurauskisAssistant Editor is Takudzwa MudiwaPodcast Art by Sophie NolanSocial Media Assistant is Anesu Matanda-MambingoMusic is Bassbeat by Alex NortonOn The Outside is part of the Tremula Network.

Text us your views -- we'll share some on the next episodeFran is back with a round-up of some news stories that have caught her eye recently!Featuring: - The Cycling World Championships in Scotland- South Asian Heritage Month outdoors- Protect Our Winters report on climate change affecting cycling- Black Girls Hike link up with DofE- Black Tri Tribe TriathlonAnd more!CREDITS: Produced by Francesca TurauskisAssistant Editor is Takudzwa MudiwaPodcast Art by Sophie NolanSocial Media Assistant is Anesu Matanda-MambingoMusic is Bassbeat by Alex NortonOn The Outside is part of the Tremula Network.

Text us your views -- we'll share some on the next episodeWe're celebrating 2 Years of On the Outside Podcast!And we can't believe how far we've come since our launch back in 2021! To mark this special milestone,  social media assistant Anesu Matanda-Mambingo is speaking to Producer Francesca Turauskis about how On The Outside came to be, what lessons she has learned, favourite moments and where the show may go in the future.Thank you for joining us on this incredible journey. Here's to many more conversations and memorable moments! We also have 3 important questions for you:1)  What's been YOUR favourite moment or episode on On the Outside Podcast? Share the episodes that made you laugh, cry, or left you deep in thought. We can't wait to hear your personal highlights!2)  Have you learned anything valuable from On the Outside Podcast? Let us know what insightful lessons or eye-opening perspectives you've gained from our discussions. We're all about learning and growing together!3)  What topics should we delve into during the next year? We want to make sure we’re talking about your interests, so tell us what you'd love to hear more about.We're excited to hear your thoughts! Send us a voicenote, email, or slide into our DMs. CREDITS: Produced by Francesca TurauskisAssistant Editor is Takudzwa MudiwaPodcast Art by Sophie NolanSocial Media Assistant is Anesu Matanda-MambingoMusic is Bassbeat by Alex NortonOn The Outside is part of the Tremula Network.

Text us your views -- we'll share some on the next episodeOge, your friendly neighbourhood hiking girl has been a part of OTO for a while. She loves the outdoors and hiking specifically, when not finding a mountain or hill to climb, she's learning how to swim and spending time with her family. She's also part of an amazing hiking group called Black Girls Hike and has a TedX talk about hiking and the importance of community groups.Join Oge, for an exciting podcast minisode filled with outdoor adventures and inspiring community stories! From ESEA Outdoors UK connecting East/Southeast Asian heritage outdoor enthusiasts, to Muslim Hikers conquering the Welsh coastline, there's plenty going on. Oge also highlights Patagonia's latest campaign to protect our oceans and the alarming marine heatwave off the UK and Irish coasts. Plus, get ready to celebrate National Marine Week and join the movement for marine conservation!Tune in for all this and more on this special episode!CREDITS: Produced by Francesca TurauskisAssistant Editor is Takudzwa MudiwaPodcast Art by Sophie NolanSocial Media Assistant is Anesu Matanda-MambingoMusic is Bassbeat by Alex NortonOn The Outside is part of the Tremula Network.

Text us your views -- we'll share some on the next episodeFran is back with a round-up of some news stories that have caught her eye recently!CREDITS: Produced by Francesca TurauskisAssistant Editor is Takudzwa MudiwaPodcast Art by Sophie NolanSocial Media Assistant is Anesu Matanda-MambingoMusic is Bassbeat by Alex NortonOn The Outside is part of the Tremula Network.

Text us your views -- we'll share some on the next episodeIn this episode, our guest host Kathi Kamleitner speaks to Zahrah Mahmood and Ani Barber about specialist, accessible and inclusive outdoor equipment, starting with a look at the activewear hijab that Zahrah has created with Berghaus. We also talk about the risk of misappropriating an item of religious outdoor equipment, other types of specialist equipment including items to help people pee, toddler carriers for hiking, helpful clothing for difficulties with motor-skills and sun protection.We opened up this conversation to our listeners with these questions:Have you used activewear hijab or modest swimwear?Is there any other adaptive or special equipment you’ve used outdoors and what is you experience?Is there anything that’s not been made yet that you would like to see?IMPORTANT LINKS FOR THIS EPISODE (we are not affiliated with any of these products and are sharing them purely for information. If you would like to see us work with any of these companies, please send them an email to tell them about how much you like On The Outside!):https://www.nike.com/gb/t/victory-swim-hijab-JdqMD5https://finisterre.com/products/into-the-sea-hijab-recycled-geometric-printhttps://www.adidas.co.uk/modest_wearhttps://www.trekmates.co.uk/products/amira-niqabhttps://gnara.com/https://www.shellsellison.com/shop-kula-ukOTHER NEWS:- The National Park Protector Awards 2023 are now open for nominations.- Protect Our Winters UK are running a number of online Carbon Literacy Training courses. - This month is #NoMowMay- Take Ed Sheeran on a walkFOLLOW KATHI, ZAHRAH and ANI:@watchmesee@the_hillwalking_hijabi@ani_went_outsideCREDITS: Produced by Francesca TurauskisAssistant Editor is Takudzwa MudiwaPodcast Art by Sophie NolanSocial Media Assistant is Anesu Matanda-MambingoMusic is Bassbeat by Alex NortonOn The Outside is part of the Tremula Network.