What with it being busy at work and the end of the school year (how has POD finished Year 3 already?!), July seemed to pass in a flash. That said, we managed to squeeze in a trip to Cornwall to visit JD’s uncle. He’s just a few minutes walk from Perranporth beach which is just idyllic. Perfect for POD and a wonderful place to take a step back, relax and appreciate the important things in life. We had glorious weather too which always helps doesn’t it?
There are been some fantastic photos shared in the #UKExplore community on Instagram over the past month. Do go and have a look if you’re not already joining in. The #UKExplore community is focused on outdoor adventures and special places. Every month we give away a National Trust day pass. Your photograph doesn’t have to be an image from one of the 534 National Trust properties (although you probably know we adore them), we want to see your ‘off the beaten track’ spots, too.
Your photograph could be the most marvellous of meadows, the perfect place for a picnic, the loveliest lake for skimming stones, or rambling routes for running along. Wherever and whenever you’re out exploring, simply take a photo and upload it to Instagram using the #UKexplore hashtag so we can find you. You don’t have to be a blogger either, anyone can join in and be in with a chance to win a prize.
The #UKexplore community is co-hosted by Karen from Mini Travellers (& Fuelled by Latte) and myself. If we’re not following each other on Instagram, do give us both a nudge – you’ll find me here and Karen here. These are just a few of my favourite images from the last month. Make sure you head over to Mini Travellers to see Karen’s winner and her best #UKexplore photographs too.
Top left to right: TraveLynn Family, Suitcases and Sandcastles, Dougs Landscape Photography
Middle left to right: My Family Travel Diary, Tracy Logan, Lee Collyer
Bottom left to right: Lee James Kershaw, Steve Osborne Photo, Mummy Travels
My winner this month, however, is Arthur’s Adventures who wins a Day’s Family Pass to a National Trust property for this beautiful capture. Well done and thank you so much to the National Trust for providing the prize.
Do click on the links above so you can follow these folk on Instagram. We look forward to hearing about all your adventures next month.
Terms & Conditions
1. Please only submit (on Instagram) your own photos.
2. Add the #UKexplore hashtag.
3. The challenge runs from 00.00 on the first of the month to 23.59 on the last day of the month.
4. Only photographs uploaded during those times are eligible for that month’s competition.
5. Winners will be announced on Mini Travellers and PODcast on the second day of the following month and will be notified on Instagram.
6. Winners have 28 days to provide their address in order to receive their National Trust Family Admission Day Pass (exclusions apply and can be made available upon request). The pass can be used by up to 1 adult and 3 children, or up to 2 adults and 2 children for one day only. There is no cash alternative.
7. Including the #UKexplore hashtag indicates approval for the images to be posted on Mini Travellers and PODcast, and the corresponding social media channels.
8. The judges’ decision is final.
