NF01 November/December 2023
Issue one of nearfield celebrates new beginnings across the region. We get excited about the reopening of Bristol Beacon, meet the hardy dippers revelling in the cold waters of the restored Cleveland Pools, find out what the Bristol Old Vic's new artistic director has planned; and explore the vintage shops, upcycling workshops, and reclamation yards breathing fresh life into old. We also keep readers moving through winter with a guide to indoor and outdoor activities, and meet the Icebreakers in our first community takeover. Plus we round up all the best events, experiences, and food and drink in the southwest this winter.
Issue one of nearfield celebrates new beginnings across the region. We get excited about the reopening of Bristol Beacon, meet the hardy dippers revelling in the cold waters of the restored Cleveland Pools, find out what the Bristol Old Vic's new artistic director has planned; and explore the vintage shops, upcycling workshops, and reclamation yards breathing fresh life into old. We also keep readers moving through winter with a guide to indoor and outdoor activities, and meet the Icebreakers in our first community takeover. Plus we round up all the best events, experiences, and food and drink in the southwest this winter.
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12 Field Notes<br />
GOING OUT<br />
FIND YOUR FEET<br />
Meet the Bath running club that’s more<br />
interested in participation than PBs<br />
“We started BathFitFam Run Club two years ago based on an<br />
ethos of inclusivity,” says co-founder Andy Watson. “We’ve<br />
had 1,500 runners this year, ranging from a seven-week-old in<br />
a pram to my dad, who’s 78. No distance is too short,<br />
no speed too slow.”<br />
Join BathFitFam Run Club in Victoria Park, Bath,<br />
on Sundays at 8.55am<br />
On Cloud X<br />
A low-profile<br />
running trainer<br />
perfect for gym<br />
workouts and<br />
short runs.<br />
Running Bath’s trainer picks<br />
Hoka Clifton 9<br />
This neutral shoe<br />
with rocker sole<br />
is suitable for<br />
anything from 5ks<br />
to ultras.<br />
runningbath.co.uk<br />
Asics Gel<br />
Trabuco 11<br />
Multi-terrain shoe<br />
for trail running on<br />
mixed surfaces,<br />
with superior grip.<br />
The Outdoor Swimmers’ Handbook<br />
Kate Rew Rider, £19<br />
Kate Rew brings the welcoming spirit of her<br />
Outdoor Swimming Society to the pages of<br />
this indispensable guide to getting started,<br />
staying safe and finding joy in wild swimming.<br />
STAY TOASTY<br />
Ed Bartlett, the founder of<br />
Bristol-based sustainable<br />
cycling brand Kostüme<br />
(kostume.cc), gives us his<br />
guide to technical layering<br />
Base layers<br />
It should be skin tight to move<br />
sweat away from your body. It<br />
needs to sit under at least one<br />
outer garment to evaporate<br />
moisture away. And synthetic<br />
fibres are lighter and more<br />
breathable than merino wool.<br />
Manchester’s Lusso make<br />
great technical apparel.<br />
Warmers<br />
Due to the speed cyclists<br />
move, arm, knee and neck<br />
warmers are arguably the<br />
most important items of<br />
clothing right now. Forget thin<br />
‘shields’ and go for thermal<br />
fabric. Our Kostüme Warmers<br />
are ultra-ergonomic and made<br />
from 100% recycled fibres.<br />
Gilets<br />
A gilet is designed as<br />
a thin outer layer to protect<br />
your core from the worst of<br />
the wind chill without you<br />
overheating. An ultra-thin layer<br />
will be enough to stop the<br />
breeze, and is easier to stow<br />
in a pocket. Like Rapha’s<br />
Brevet gilet.<br />
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