Top marks for Regatta!
With a massive 19 out of 20, the Regatta Geo Extol pants (womens version) got the coveted Highly Recommended in the Country Walking womens trouser test in their spring issue.
Following the test the trousers were given a glowing review, the highlights of which wereŠ"flattering and versatile ... great choice for UK hill walkers ...extremely comfortable ...looks great ... excellent value for a fantastic pair of walking trousers!!"
This is probably the highest score we have had in Country Walking Magazine!
Continuing our success, the Regatta Bezel Softshell came 'Highly commended' in the Jackets category at the Camping Magazine Awards 2010!!
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10 years in the making!
The Lowry will become a playground for families as the arts venue celebrates its tenth anniversary with The Regatta Big Family 10th Birthday Party on Fri 4 to Sun 6 June 2010. As a sponsor for this event Regatta is proud to be in support of art and entertainment in Greater Manchester.
The jam-packed weekend promises to be both educational and fun with theatre shows and a chance to get involved in hands-on in activities and work-shops. Theatre highlights include The Mermaid Princess from Italy's Teatro Kismet and a captivating new adaptation of Anderson's The Little Mermaid. Australian clown Wolfe Bowart enthrals young audiences with his gravity defying attempt to re-light the moon in LaLaLuna. The enchanting film Peter and the Wolf is played on the big screen with live music from the Manchester Camerata. Kids favourite Boogie Pete, star of the BAFTA award-winning Boogie Beebies, takes to the stage in Boogie Pete Live. Slung Low present Small Worlds, an imaginative and interactive journey, for youngsters aged 12 upwards. A Scarecrow's tale of fun and furrows, by award-winning children's playwright Mike Kenny, is brought to life by AJTC Theatre Company using movement, puppetry, storytelling and live music.
Robert Robson, Artistic Director of The Lowry commented: "The Regatta Big Family 10th Birthday will be one of the highlights of our 10th anniversary year. Our outreach programmes and events at The Lowry have always placed an emphasis on family activity. Now we just want people to come along and enjoy the party. It should be a great weekend".
Among the fun-filled activities are dance work-shops from Birmingham Royal Ballet, Britain's flagship contemporary dance company, Rambert and The Lowry's dance company in residence, Company Chameleon. The classic game of Consequences is brought to life by the National Youth Theatre. An inflatable play-space will house storytelling from London's National Theatre. The Manchester Halle orchestra wind quintet, The Lowry's Centre for Advanced Training (CAT) and National Youth Theatre come together for a family favourite, musical chairs and statues. Youngsters get to hit the high notes in a singing workshop with Opera North or watch their Pinocchio puppet performance. Carmen and Romeo and Juliet are the focus for the Royal Opera House as they present an open rehearsal, storytelling and mask making.
The Lowry is delighted to present the big family birthday party with the generous support of Arts Council England Sustain fund.
We'll see you there!
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Get Kitted Out
Regatta has teamed up with the Wildfowl & Wetlands Trust to create brilliant days out for all the family.
Explorers and nature-watchers at WWT centres need appropriate kit to make the day comfortable and successful, and the Regatta range is perfect for this, with walking gear for all the family, from tots to grandparents. Lightweight layers such as wicking T-shirts, soft shell bodywarmers and zip-off trousers give you the flexibility to adapt to the weather on the day.
And this being Britain, never underestimate the weather, so always carry lightweight packable waterproofs in your rucksack for emergencies - both jackets and overtrousers! Toddlers will love the Regatta all-in-ones in either shell or padded versions - which are great for when it is wet!
But with fingers crossed for a sunny day, a baseball cap or hat is a smart choice in the height of summer to protect you from the harsh rays.
And don't forget that sturdy footwear is the foundation of your outdoor wardrobe. With warm, dry feet you can explore anywhere, and Regatta's range includes shoes and boots for all landscapes.
Come out and play.
To find your nearest WWT centre visit www.wwt.org.uk.
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Regatta @ National Family Week
Regatta at National Family Week - 31st May - 6th June
10% off Regatta Products at Millets
National Family Week is the UK's biggest annual celebration of family life, aiming to highlight the importance of quality time together and promote the benefits of a healthy, active lifestyle. Backed by all major political parties, National Family Week represents the largest coalition on family issues in the UK, working with hundreds of partners and supporters from major national charities to community organizations, to help bring families together.
This year, thousands of record-setting, action-packed and fun-filled family events are taking place in every corner of the country so families everywhere can enjoy eating, learning, playing, exploring and getting out and active together. National Family Week 2010 will make the summer half term holiday a walk in the park or a piece of cake... or a home run with everything from picnics in the park to large-scale sports days, huge giveaways, great competitions and loads of special offers for families to enjoy!
What better way to celebrate National Family Week, than to offer 10% off all Regatta outdoor clothing, footwear and accessories from Millets either in-store or online.
Look out for the Weekend Supplement in the Daily Mail on 29th May for a 10% off voucher to be redeemed in Millets stores nation-wide.
To receive the discount online, go to the Millets website and simply enter the code 'Regatta10' at the checkout.
Happy National Family Week!
Terms and conditions
Offer redeemable against Regatta products only, in-store and online. Voucher must be retained and presented with purchase to receive discount in-store. To receive discount online input code Regatta10 online at checkout. Offer cannot be used in conjunction with any other membership discounts, or associated bodies. Voucher not for resale. Cash value ^1p. Promoted by The Outdoor Group Ltd, 440-450 Cob Drive, Swan Valley, Northampton. NN4 9BB. This voucher is valid from 31st May - 6th June. Online code is valid from 29th May - 20th June.
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REGATTA GOES UNDER THE CANVAS WITH ARGOS
Regatta is venturing further into the world of camping with the launch of its first tent range under the exclusive license of Argos.
With six tent styles, the new range has something for festival go-ers and family campers alike, and includes 2 person festival tents through to 6 person Dome tents, ideal for all conditions with extra thick ground sheets and taped seams to ensure complete weatherproofing.
All tents have been designed to high specification with a hydrostatic head of 2000mm, reflective safety guys and fire retardant materials and, as would be expected from a partnership between a trusted outdoor brand and well known value retailer, offer great value for money.
Available in the new Argos catalogue, online and through over 700 Argos stores nationwide, the range includes a 2 person pop up tent from ò9.99 in either plain or fun printed colourways, a 2 person and a 4 person Dome tent at ò9.99 and ö9.99 respectively and a 4 person and a 6 person 2 room Dome tent at ø9.99 and ñ29.99 respectively. There is also a 5 man tunnel tent at ñ39.99.
The range also includes 2 camping packages including everything you need to get started on the camping adventure. A 2 person pack includes a pop up tent with 2 sleeping bags, 2 mats and 2 chairs, retailing at ô9.99. For the family, on offer is a Regatta 4 person tent for only ñ23.49 including accessories worth over ñ50.
Argos also features a range of Regatta clothing in their new catalogue, including fleeces, lightweight jackets and sandals. For more information please visit the Argos website
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Delia Longley
It is with great sadness that we announce the untimely death of Delia Longley - our fantastic mum from the Regatta marketing campaign 2009.
Delia and her family were winners of our Regatta Family competition in 2008. The family embodied exactly what the Regatta brand is all about - fun loving, ready for adventure and enjoying spending time together in the Great Outdoors. These attributes won them trips to South Africa and Argentina to take part in our photo shoots. And despite being quite shy, Delia was a great role model and took some fabulous photography in some challenging environments.
Delia leaves husband Darren, and children Ben, Leo and India. Our thoughts are with them all.
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