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A Field Hockey Goalie’s Responsibilities
The goalkeeper (or goalie) in field hockey is one of the most important positions in the sport, as the player has weighty responsibilities. They stand alone in front of their team’s goal, with their sole mission being to protect it from the opposing team. With just...
Take a Visit to Richborough Roman Fort
Located in the marshes of East Kent, Richborough is a Roman site in Britain that is regarded as one of the most symbolically important places during the Roman rule. Also known as Rutupiae, it was the Roman troops’ gateway into Britain, where invading legions assembled...
Do You Understand Cricket?
If you have little knowledge of cricket, it can be a hard game to follow. While there are some elements that are similar to baseball, it’s a unique game that can prove baffling to newcomers. Often, it can be difficult to follow the strategies employed by players, and...
Ways to Experience the Shetland Island’s Uniquely Blended Culture
Technically part of Scotland, the Shetland Islands’ proximity to Norway makes them distinctly Scandinavian too. Situated northeast of Great Britain, this subarctic archipelago is steeped in history and tradition. Yet, despite covering an area of over 500 square miles,...
How the Lee Valley Hockey and Tennis Centre is Securing the Future of UK Sports
An integral part of the 2012 London Olympics, the Lee Valley Hockey and Tennis Centre is a central component of the UK’s Olympic legacy. Tennis and Wimbledon are incredibly popular in Britain. Andy Murray’s 2013 Wimbledon final was the biggest television event of that...
Exploring the Importance of Community Projects
Community projects around the world play an important role in the development of society, ranging from social enterprises in some of the poorest rural areas of the globe, to projects designed to enhance quality of life for the more vulnerable members of society in any...
3 Relics That Will Make You Want to Visit the Roman Baths
Bath’s majestic Roman Baths are South West England’s second most popular tourist attraction, welcoming over 1.2 million visitors in 2016. One of the most remarkably well-preserved religious spas of the ancient world, hot water still flows into the Baths via thermal...
How History Proves Cricket is a Sport for Everyone
Dignified and unhurried with compulsory breaks for tea and cakes, cricket is considered in many ways the quintessential upper-class English sport. The longest running cricket fixture is between the elite schools Eton and Harrow, and the 2005 Ashes winning England...
Top 5 Things to Discover on the South Downs
Nowhere epitomises the “green and pleasant land” of William Blake’s England quite as well as the South Downs. Those who love the rural landscape of England like Fiyaz Mughal will know that, with its gentle rolling hills and vivid verdant foliage, the South Downs...
What Are the Top 5 Differences Between Lacrosse and Field Hockey?
To an outsider, Lacrosse and Field Hockey can look fairly similar. Both games involve two teams of players using sticks to shoot a ball into a goal. Yet sports enthusiasts like Fiyaz Mughal will tell you that Lacrosse and Field Hockey are both very different games...