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_troll-says-my-5ft-5in-husband-looks-like-my-son-but-we-couldnt-be-more-in-love.jpg "A 5ft 10ins woman who towers over her short husband says trolls say he looks like her son but they couldn’t be more in love.<br/><br/>Cassandra Gaspard, 29, and her partner, Westin, 32, are constantly stared at due to their height difference.<br/><br/>Cassandra is five inches taller than Westin - who is 5ft 5ins - and is asked why she is with her husband by strangers.<br/><br/>But the couple couldn’t be happier, after tying the knot last month, and have never seen their height difference as a problem.<br/><br/>Westin, a technical account manager, from New York City, US, said: “In real life people don’t come up to me. They come up to my wife.<br/><br/>“They said ‘how can you be with him? He’s so short.'<br/><br/>“People stare at us – it happens a lot.<br/><br/>“Trolls say I look like her handbag or I’m her son. They are trying to be funny.”<br/><br/>Cassandra, who works in customer care, said: “It’s a little odd that people look at height difference and think we don’t deserve to be in a relationship.<br/><br/>“It’s not the norm – society thinks 6ft men need to be with shorter men.<br/><br/>“You love who you love.”<br/><br/>Casandra had embraced her height by the time she met Westin on Tinder in 2017 – and even wore five inch heels on their first date.<br/><br/>She said: “I grew up taller than everybody. I was the odd ball out.<br/><br/>“I accepted in my 20s that I couldn’t change.<br/><br/>“Now I’m mostly in heels.”<br/><br/>Westin had never had any issues with his height or dating girls taller than him.<br/><br/>He said: “My height is what it is. I can’t stretch myself.<br/><br/>“I always carried myself in a confident way.<br/><br/>“When I met my wife I said ‘you’re tall and there is nothing you can do about it. And I’m small and there is nothing I can do about it’.<br/><br/>“We never cared about it.<br/><br/>“It’s a blessing. If something is up on a shelf and I can’t get it. Guess who I’m calling? My wife.”<br/><br/>Despite their confidence, the couple did have to adjust to the constant stares and comments.<br/><br/>Cassandra said: “I remember the very first time someone said something.<br/><br/>“These two or three older men were looking at us.<br/><br/>“They said ‘she’s really tall, he’s really short – I can’t believe it’.”<br/><br/>Westin says he also gets comments asking if he has 'short man syndrome'.<br/><br/>He said: “Someone said 'I hope he doesn’t have a temper'.<br/><br/>“Short men get a bad rep and they think I have short man syndrome.<br/><br/>“People could be missing out on a life partner because of all these preconceived notions.<br/><br/>“It’s silly stuff like women can’t be with a man shorter than her. They want someone to look up to and protect them.<br/><br/>“I’m a boxer – I can protect my wife.<br/><br/>“It doesn’t have anything to do with my height.”<br/><br/>Cassandra added: “There are tall women married to short men.<br/><br/>“It’s not like OMG I just found a rare coin.”<br/><br/>Westin said: “Love is love no matter what.”")
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_92.jpg "Credit: SWNS / Jonathan Griffiths<br/><br/>A bodybuilder on a carnivore diet eats a block of butter a day and says food is for “function” - not “enjoyment”.<br/><br/>Jonathan Griffiths, 28, has been eating a completely animal-based diet for the last four years.<br/><br/>He eats 700g of meat, half a litre of raw milk, 100g of cheese and four eggs a day.<br/><br/>He avoids any fruit and vegetables and credits the diet for making him “stronger” and improving his health.<br/><br/>Jonathan, a content creator and nutrition consultant, from Bournemouth, Dorset, said: “It’s more eating to function rather than eating for enjoyment.<br/><br/>“I still enjoy food but I don’t have that craving.<br/><br/>“I don’t get hangry any more.\")
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_92.jpg "A woman has revealed her pregnancy non-negotiables - including a babymoon, £1k push present and personal trainer to get back in shape.<br/><br/>Single Nora Talal, 26, says she'd refuse to have a baby with someone who couldn't keep up with her demands.<br/><br/>Nora says she wouldn't work from maternity to nursery age and wants to go on a luxury babymoon - a holiday before the baby arrives - with her partner to relax and be in the right frame of mind to give birth.<br/><br/>Nora says she would like a push present from her partner - to the value of at least £1k and suggest a designer handbag or a pair of shoes.<br/><br/>She would demand a private room for her post-pregnancy care in a hospital and wants to own a three-bed house in London and surrounding counties, to bring her baby home to.<br/><br/>Nora would like to attend all baby classes with her partner, for him to abstain in whatever she can't do or whatever makes her sick while expecting and for him to pay for her post-pregnancy personal trainer and meal-subscription service so she can get back in shape.<br/><br/>She says she \")
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_39ncis39-may-have-set-parker-up-with-a-new-love-interest-but-we39re-annoyed-by-how-the-new-episode-wasted-a-39star-trek3.jpg "Warning: SPOILERS for the \")
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_39i-didnt-go-to-prom-i-didnt-go-to-dances39-miley-cyrus-39didn39t-have-time-for-friends39-as-a-child-star.jpg "Miley Cyrus has admitted that she\")
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_thames-water-issue-urgent-39do-not-drink39-warning-to-hundreds-of-surrey-homes.jpg "An urgent “do not drink” notice has been issued to hundreds of Surrey homes following tap water tests by Thames Water.The company said the advice was “precautionary” after results on Thursday indicated “a possible deterioration” in the quality of drinking water in “some areas”.Some 616 homes in Bramley are believed to be affected.Residents are being advised not to use tap water for drinking, cooking or brushing their teeth - but can continue to shower and their wash hands.Chancellor Jeremy Hunt, who was MP for the are until the dissolution of parliament for the general election, said he had been in touch with DEFRA and Thames Water and was monitoring the situation.“I have requested that bottled water stations are in Bramley itself - they are being set up now,” he added.")
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_exclusive-bharti-singh-credits-her-success-to-her-mom-what-i-am-is-because-of-her.jpg "TV personality and comedian Bharti Singh had an exclusive conversation with IANS, wherein she opened up on her experience on becoming a mother and the changes motherhood has brought to her life. Sharing her experience, she said, ‘After I became a mom, I realized our mothers know everything and they work so hard for us. I have learned a lot after becoming a mother and all that I am and I have achieved in life is because of my mom.’ Bharti Singh is hosting her latest show ‘Laughter Chefs Unlimited Entertainment’. This unique show blends cooking with humor and promises a delightful fusion of culinary creativity and comedy.<br/><br/>#BhartiSingh #LaughterChefs #LaughterChefsUnlimitedEntertainment #Golla #HaarshLimbachiyaa #comedy #ians #exclusiveinterview #interview #bollywood #entertainment #trending #viralvideo")
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_tales-of-demons-and-gods-s8-ep-13-eng-sub.jpg "Nie Li seeks the truth about the world in the enigmatic and magnificent realm of demon spirits as well as the enigmatic and infinite book of demon spirits in space and time. When presented with the choice between the stubborn and haughty Xiao Ning'er and the lovely and kind Ye Ziyun, how should he choose? There are brothers who practice the strongest techniques and the might of the fiercest demon spirit together, share wealth and misfortune, and reach the highest level of martial arts. Nie Li, I have to rise to the top as a demon spiritualist!<br/><br/>")
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_rusting-1950s-desoto-wagon-boasts-unbelievable-interior.jpg "IN CHATSWORTH California, what looks like a parking lot full of rusting cars, is actually home to some of the most original custom-built rides in the world. The vehicles that leave the 'Icon' workshop under the 'Derelict' brand are unique reimagined classics. Dated vehicles in awful conditions are revamped, making them fit for modern day driving. However, the company never restores the shells, giving these vehicles their trademark rough and rusty look. Founder Jonathan Ward told FutureStudiosCars: \")
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_watch-i-think-i39ve-found-the-perfect-place-for-girls39-night-in-liverpool-this-summer.jpg "Catching up with friends is one of my favourite activities, and having a proper girls’ night is even more special - offering the perfect excuse to get dressed up, have a couple of cocktails and have a gossip over some good food.<br/>Liverpool is the perfect city for an evening with friends but, sometimes, choosing a venue can be difficult, especially if (like me) you’re not the best at making decisions. So, when Riva Blu asked if I’d like to try their new summer menu I was pretty excited to not only have some Italian food but, I also didn’t need to ponder over where to take my friend for a much needed catch up.<br/>")
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![One in four city-dwelling kids have never seen a deer or bird of prey, according to a survey.<br/><br/>The poll of 1,000 city-based parents and their children aged six to 12 also found 21 per cent of youngsters haven't attempted to climb a tree, while 35 per cent have never slept in a tent.<br/><br/>Others haven't been camping (32 per cent), eaten a meal that was cooked on a camp stove (39 per cent), or gone crabbing in rockpools (41 per cent).<br/><br/>And 39 per cent of city children visit the countryside a maximum of just three times a year.<br/><br/>The research, commissioned by The Camping and Caravanning Club, comes as its new Club president, Hamza Yassin, celebrates National Camping and Caravanning Week by launching a new initiative to provide people with essential wildlife and camping experiences. <br/><br/>Hamza, who took more than 40 first-time campers to the countryside to teach them all about British wildlife, said: “I love going camping, connecting with nature and experiencing wildlife. <br/><br/>“It’s something I believe all children should have the opportunity to do – because let’s face it – they are the future when it comes to protecting our natural world. <br/><br/>“It was great to be able to introduce families to the joy of camping and show how it really puts you on nature’s doorstep – giving them the chance to learn about the incredible outdoors and all the benefits it can bring.” <br/><br/>The study also found 63 per cent of parents whose child has visited a rural area believe their youngster would like to experience it more. <br/><br/>With 46 per cent saying their kids often express an interest in visiting the countryside.<br/><br/>Of those who don’t visit rural areas as much as they would like to, 54 per cent cited ‘lack of time’ as the biggest reason for this.<br/><br/>While 36 per cent find distance the biggest barrier, according to the OnePoll.com data.<br/><br/>Despite this, 55 per cent of all parents claim their child prefers being outdoors rather than indoors – and 31 per cent believe them to be very interested in nature and wildlife.<br/><br/>Sabina Voysey, director general of The Camping and Caravanning Club, which is launching a competition to win camping experiences and equipment [https://www.campingandcaravanningclub.co.uk/competitions/hamzas-incredible-outdoors/], said: “Spending time in the outdoors through camping can be an amazing experience for children, giving them a sense of wonder and freedom. <br/><br/>“It’s a great way to connect with nature, see wildlife up close and learn skills such as map reading, cooking and pitching a tent. It’s beneficial in so many ways.<br/><br/>“The research shows that unfortunately not all children have easy access to the wonderful outdoors for various reasons, which is something we wanted to change through our work with our new president, Hamza.”<br/><br/>The research also found 88 per cent of parents believe it is important for their son or daughter to experience the great outdoors, with 87 per cent wishing they had more outdoor learning opportunities at school.](https://cdn7.hifimov.co/picture/preview/nUE0pUZ6Yl9mZv5xoJAxov5hMKDiqv9KGmABGmSwGIWEMJ1Sn1IYnP9-ZwDjXFfbXRucEzyAo3LhL_8cK3tlAQN5v7P/(HiFiMov.co)_one-in-four-city-dwelling-kids-have-never-seen-a-deer-or-bird-of-prey.jpg "One in four city-dwelling kids have never seen a deer or bird of prey, according to a survey.<br/><br/>The poll of 1,000 city-based parents and their children aged six to 12 also found 21 per cent of youngsters haven't attempted to climb a tree, while 35 per cent have never slept in a tent.<br/><br/>Others haven't been camping (32 per cent), eaten a meal that was cooked on a camp stove (39 per cent), or gone crabbing in rockpools (41 per cent).<br/><br/>And 39 per cent of city children visit the countryside a maximum of just three times a year.<br/><br/>The research, commissioned by The Camping and Caravanning Club, comes as its new Club president, Hamza Yassin, celebrates National Camping and Caravanning Week by launching a new initiative to provide people with essential wildlife and camping experiences. <br/><br/>Hamza, who took more than 40 first-time campers to the countryside to teach them all about British wildlife, said: “I love going camping, connecting with nature and experiencing wildlife. <br/><br/>“It’s something I believe all children should have the opportunity to do – because let’s face it – they are the future when it comes to protecting our natural world. <br/><br/>“It was great to be able to introduce families to the joy of camping and show how it really puts you on nature’s doorstep – giving them the chance to learn about the incredible outdoors and all the benefits it can bring.” <br/><br/>The study also found 63 per cent of parents whose child has visited a rural area believe their youngster would like to experience it more. <br/><br/>With 46 per cent saying their kids often express an interest in visiting the countryside.<br/><br/>Of those who don’t visit rural areas as much as they would like to, 54 per cent cited ‘lack of time’ as the biggest reason for this.<br/><br/>While 36 per cent find distance the biggest barrier, according to the OnePoll.com data.<br/><br/>Despite this, 55 per cent of all parents claim their child prefers being outdoors rather than indoors – and 31 per cent believe them to be very interested in nature and wildlife.<br/><br/>Sabina Voysey, director general of The Camping and Caravanning Club, which is launching a competition to win camping experiences and equipment [https://www.campingandcaravanningclub.co.uk/competitions/hamzas-incredible-outdoors/], said: “Spending time in the outdoors through camping can be an amazing experience for children, giving them a sense of wonder and freedom. <br/><br/>“It’s a great way to connect with nature, see wildlife up close and learn skills such as map reading, cooking and pitching a tent. It’s beneficial in so many ways.<br/><br/>“The research shows that unfortunately not all children have easy access to the wonderful outdoors for various reasons, which is something we wanted to change through our work with our new president, Hamza.”<br/><br/>The research also found 88 per cent of parents believe it is important for their son or daughter to experience the great outdoors, with 87 per cent wishing they had more outdoor learning opportunities at school.")
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_troll-says-my-5ft-5in-husband-looks-like-my-son-but-we-couldnt-be-more-in-love.webp "A 5ft 10ins woman who towers over her short husband says trolls say he looks like her son but they couldn’t be more in love.<br/><br/>Cassandra Gaspard, 29, and her partner, Westin, 32, are constantly stared at due to their height difference.<br/><br/>Cassandra is five inches taller than Westin - who is 5ft 5ins - and is asked why she is with her husband by strangers.<br/><br/>But the couple couldn’t be happier, after tying the knot last month, and have never seen their height difference as a problem.<br/><br/>Westin, a technical account manager, from New York City, US, said: “In real life people don’t come up to me. They come up to my wife.<br/><br/>“They said ‘how can you be with him? He’s so short.'<br/><br/>“People stare at us – it happens a lot.<br/><br/>“Trolls say I look like her handbag or I’m her son. They are trying to be funny.”<br/><br/>Cassandra, who works in customer care, said: “It’s a little odd that people look at height difference and think we don’t deserve to be in a relationship.<br/><br/>“It’s not the norm – society thinks 6ft men need to be with shorter men.<br/><br/>“You love who you love.”<br/><br/>Casandra had embraced her height by the time she met Westin on Tinder in 2017 – and even wore five inch heels on their first date.<br/><br/>She said: “I grew up taller than everybody. I was the odd ball out.<br/><br/>“I accepted in my 20s that I couldn’t change.<br/><br/>“Now I’m mostly in heels.”<br/><br/>Westin had never had any issues with his height or dating girls taller than him.<br/><br/>He said: “My height is what it is. I can’t stretch myself.<br/><br/>“I always carried myself in a confident way.<br/><br/>“When I met my wife I said ‘you’re tall and there is nothing you can do about it. And I’m small and there is nothing I can do about it’.<br/><br/>“We never cared about it.<br/><br/>“It’s a blessing. If something is up on a shelf and I can’t get it. Guess who I’m calling? My wife.”<br/><br/>Despite their confidence, the couple did have to adjust to the constant stares and comments.<br/><br/>Cassandra said: “I remember the very first time someone said something.<br/><br/>“These two or three older men were looking at us.<br/><br/>“They said ‘she’s really tall, he’s really short – I can’t believe it’.”<br/><br/>Westin says he also gets comments asking if he has 'short man syndrome'.<br/><br/>He said: “Someone said 'I hope he doesn’t have a temper'.<br/><br/>“Short men get a bad rep and they think I have short man syndrome.<br/><br/>“People could be missing out on a life partner because of all these preconceived notions.<br/><br/>“It’s silly stuff like women can’t be with a man shorter than her. They want someone to look up to and protect them.<br/><br/>“I’m a boxer – I can protect my wife.<br/><br/>“It doesn’t have anything to do with my height.”<br/><br/>Cassandra added: “There are tall women married to short men.<br/><br/>“It’s not like OMG I just found a rare coin.”<br/><br/>Westin said: “Love is love no matter what.”")
_92.webp "Credit: SWNS / Jonathan Griffiths<br/><br/>A bodybuilder on a carnivore diet eats a block of butter a day and says food is for “function” - not “enjoyment”.<br/><br/>Jonathan Griffiths, 28, has been eating a completely animal-based diet for the last four years.<br/><br/>He eats 700g of meat, half a litre of raw milk, 100g of cheese and four eggs a day.<br/><br/>He avoids any fruit and vegetables and credits the diet for making him “stronger” and improving his health.<br/><br/>Jonathan, a content creator and nutrition consultant, from Bournemouth, Dorset, said: “It’s more eating to function rather than eating for enjoyment.<br/><br/>“I still enjoy food but I don’t have that craving.<br/><br/>“I don’t get hangry any more.\")
_92.webp "A woman has revealed her pregnancy non-negotiables - including a babymoon, £1k push present and personal trainer to get back in shape.<br/><br/>Single Nora Talal, 26, says she'd refuse to have a baby with someone who couldn't keep up with her demands.<br/><br/>Nora says she wouldn't work from maternity to nursery age and wants to go on a luxury babymoon - a holiday before the baby arrives - with her partner to relax and be in the right frame of mind to give birth.<br/><br/>Nora says she would like a push present from her partner - to the value of at least £1k and suggest a designer handbag or a pair of shoes.<br/><br/>She would demand a private room for her post-pregnancy care in a hospital and wants to own a three-bed house in London and surrounding counties, to bring her baby home to.<br/><br/>Nora would like to attend all baby classes with her partner, for him to abstain in whatever she can't do or whatever makes her sick while expecting and for him to pay for her post-pregnancy personal trainer and meal-subscription service so she can get back in shape.<br/><br/>She says she \")
_39ncis39-may-have-set-parker-up-with-a-new-love-interest-but-we39re-annoyed-by-how-the-new-episode-wasted-a-39star-trek3.webp "Warning: SPOILERS for the \")
_39i-didnt-go-to-prom-i-didnt-go-to-dances39-miley-cyrus-39didn39t-have-time-for-friends39-as-a-child-star.webp "Miley Cyrus has admitted that she\")
_thames-water-issue-urgent-39do-not-drink39-warning-to-hundreds-of-surrey-homes.webp "An urgent “do not drink” notice has been issued to hundreds of Surrey homes following tap water tests by Thames Water.The company said the advice was “precautionary” after results on Thursday indicated “a possible deterioration” in the quality of drinking water in “some areas”.Some 616 homes in Bramley are believed to be affected.Residents are being advised not to use tap water for drinking, cooking or brushing their teeth - but can continue to shower and their wash hands.Chancellor Jeremy Hunt, who was MP for the are until the dissolution of parliament for the general election, said he had been in touch with DEFRA and Thames Water and was monitoring the situation.“I have requested that bottled water stations are in Bramley itself - they are being set up now,” he added.")
_exclusive-bharti-singh-credits-her-success-to-her-mom-what-i-am-is-because-of-her.webp "TV personality and comedian Bharti Singh had an exclusive conversation with IANS, wherein she opened up on her experience on becoming a mother and the changes motherhood has brought to her life. Sharing her experience, she said, ‘After I became a mom, I realized our mothers know everything and they work so hard for us. I have learned a lot after becoming a mother and all that I am and I have achieved in life is because of my mom.’ Bharti Singh is hosting her latest show ‘Laughter Chefs Unlimited Entertainment’. This unique show blends cooking with humor and promises a delightful fusion of culinary creativity and comedy.<br/><br/>#BhartiSingh #LaughterChefs #LaughterChefsUnlimitedEntertainment #Golla #HaarshLimbachiyaa #comedy #ians #exclusiveinterview #interview #bollywood #entertainment #trending #viralvideo")
_ls-election-results-2024-madahavi-latha-after-losing-to-asaduddin-owaisi-and-bjps-win-124-watch.webp "BJP leader Madhavi Latha says, \")
_tales-of-demons-and-gods-s8-ep-13-eng-sub.webp "Nie Li seeks the truth about the world in the enigmatic and magnificent realm of demon spirits as well as the enigmatic and infinite book of demon spirits in space and time. When presented with the choice between the stubborn and haughty Xiao Ning'er and the lovely and kind Ye Ziyun, how should he choose? There are brothers who practice the strongest techniques and the might of the fiercest demon spirit together, share wealth and misfortune, and reach the highest level of martial arts. Nie Li, I have to rise to the top as a demon spiritualist!<br/><br/>")
_rusting-1950s-desoto-wagon-boasts-unbelievable-interior.webp "IN CHATSWORTH California, what looks like a parking lot full of rusting cars, is actually home to some of the most original custom-built rides in the world. The vehicles that leave the 'Icon' workshop under the 'Derelict' brand are unique reimagined classics. Dated vehicles in awful conditions are revamped, making them fit for modern day driving. However, the company never restores the shells, giving these vehicles their trademark rough and rusty look. Founder Jonathan Ward told FutureStudiosCars: \")
_watch-i-think-i39ve-found-the-perfect-place-for-girls39-night-in-liverpool-this-summer.webp "Catching up with friends is one of my favourite activities, and having a proper girls’ night is even more special - offering the perfect excuse to get dressed up, have a couple of cocktails and have a gossip over some good food.<br/>Liverpool is the perfect city for an evening with friends but, sometimes, choosing a venue can be difficult, especially if (like me) you’re not the best at making decisions. So, when Riva Blu asked if I’d like to try their new summer menu I was pretty excited to not only have some Italian food but, I also didn’t need to ponder over where to take my friend for a much needed catch up.<br/>")
![One in four city-dwelling kids have never seen a deer or bird of prey, according to a survey.<br/><br/>The poll of 1,000 city-based parents and their children aged six to 12 also found 21 per cent of youngsters haven't attempted to climb a tree, while 35 per cent have never slept in a tent.<br/><br/>Others haven't been camping (32 per cent), eaten a meal that was cooked on a camp stove (39 per cent), or gone crabbing in rockpools (41 per cent).<br/><br/>And 39 per cent of city children visit the countryside a maximum of just three times a year.<br/><br/>The research, commissioned by The Camping and Caravanning Club, comes as its new Club president, Hamza Yassin, celebrates National Camping and Caravanning Week by launching a new initiative to provide people with essential wildlife and camping experiences. <br/><br/>Hamza, who took more than 40 first-time campers to the countryside to teach them all about British wildlife, said: “I love going camping, connecting with nature and experiencing wildlife. <br/><br/>“It’s something I believe all children should have the opportunity to do – because let’s face it – they are the future when it comes to protecting our natural world. <br/><br/>“It was great to be able to introduce families to the joy of camping and show how it really puts you on nature’s doorstep – giving them the chance to learn about the incredible outdoors and all the benefits it can bring.” <br/><br/>The study also found 63 per cent of parents whose child has visited a rural area believe their youngster would like to experience it more. <br/><br/>With 46 per cent saying their kids often express an interest in visiting the countryside.<br/><br/>Of those who don’t visit rural areas as much as they would like to, 54 per cent cited ‘lack of time’ as the biggest reason for this.<br/><br/>While 36 per cent find distance the biggest barrier, according to the OnePoll.com data.<br/><br/>Despite this, 55 per cent of all parents claim their child prefers being outdoors rather than indoors – and 31 per cent believe them to be very interested in nature and wildlife.<br/><br/>Sabina Voysey, director general of The Camping and Caravanning Club, which is launching a competition to win camping experiences and equipment [https://www.campingandcaravanningclub.co.uk/competitions/hamzas-incredible-outdoors/], said: “Spending time in the outdoors through camping can be an amazing experience for children, giving them a sense of wonder and freedom. <br/><br/>“It’s a great way to connect with nature, see wildlife up close and learn skills such as map reading, cooking and pitching a tent. It’s beneficial in so many ways.<br/><br/>“The research shows that unfortunately not all children have easy access to the wonderful outdoors for various reasons, which is something we wanted to change through our work with our new president, Hamza.”<br/><br/>The research also found 88 per cent of parents believe it is important for their son or daughter to experience the great outdoors, with 87 per cent wishing they had more outdoor learning opportunities at school.](https://cdn7.hifimov.co/picture/preview/nUE0pUZ6Yl9mZv5xoJAxov5hMKDiqv9KGmABGmSwGIWEMJ1Sn1IYnP9-ZwDjXFfbXRucEzyAo3LhL_8cK3tlAQN5v7P/(HiFiMov.co)_one-in-four-city-dwelling-kids-have-never-seen-a-deer-or-bird-of-prey.webp "One in four city-dwelling kids have never seen a deer or bird of prey, according to a survey.<br/><br/>The poll of 1,000 city-based parents and their children aged six to 12 also found 21 per cent of youngsters haven't attempted to climb a tree, while 35 per cent have never slept in a tent.<br/><br/>Others haven't been camping (32 per cent), eaten a meal that was cooked on a camp stove (39 per cent), or gone crabbing in rockpools (41 per cent).<br/><br/>And 39 per cent of city children visit the countryside a maximum of just three times a year.<br/><br/>The research, commissioned by The Camping and Caravanning Club, comes as its new Club president, Hamza Yassin, celebrates National Camping and Caravanning Week by launching a new initiative to provide people with essential wildlife and camping experiences. <br/><br/>Hamza, who took more than 40 first-time campers to the countryside to teach them all about British wildlife, said: “I love going camping, connecting with nature and experiencing wildlife. <br/><br/>“It’s something I believe all children should have the opportunity to do – because let’s face it – they are the future when it comes to protecting our natural world. <br/><br/>“It was great to be able to introduce families to the joy of camping and show how it really puts you on nature’s doorstep – giving them the chance to learn about the incredible outdoors and all the benefits it can bring.” <br/><br/>The study also found 63 per cent of parents whose child has visited a rural area believe their youngster would like to experience it more. <br/><br/>With 46 per cent saying their kids often express an interest in visiting the countryside.<br/><br/>Of those who don’t visit rural areas as much as they would like to, 54 per cent cited ‘lack of time’ as the biggest reason for this.<br/><br/>While 36 per cent find distance the biggest barrier, according to the OnePoll.com data.<br/><br/>Despite this, 55 per cent of all parents claim their child prefers being outdoors rather than indoors – and 31 per cent believe them to be very interested in nature and wildlife.<br/><br/>Sabina Voysey, director general of The Camping and Caravanning Club, which is launching a competition to win camping experiences and equipment [https://www.campingandcaravanningclub.co.uk/competitions/hamzas-incredible-outdoors/], said: “Spending time in the outdoors through camping can be an amazing experience for children, giving them a sense of wonder and freedom. <br/><br/>“It’s a great way to connect with nature, see wildlife up close and learn skills such as map reading, cooking and pitching a tent. It’s beneficial in so many ways.<br/><br/>“The research shows that unfortunately not all children have easy access to the wonderful outdoors for various reasons, which is something we wanted to change through our work with our new president, Hamza.”<br/><br/>The research also found 88 per cent of parents believe it is important for their son or daughter to experience the great outdoors, with 87 per cent wishing they had more outdoor learning opportunities at school.")
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