Recent years has seen a real focus on time spent in the garden and a key element for many is their lawn.

In this episode we meet Steff Dennis from HCT Turf who explains their work, shares top tips on lawn care and introduces the #ILoveMyDevonGarden photo competition which is helping to raise money for Countryside Mobility's work in providing access to the great outdoors.

Enter the competition during June https://wesellturf.com/photo/ You could win a luxury hamper of Devon food and drink and each entry raises £1 towards Countryside Mobility.

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Autumn is the perfect time to explore forests and woods and in this episode of Inside Out we explore three beautiful examples.

Each is a recent addition to our network of hire locations offering an all terrain mobility scooter (Tramper) for hire opening access to these beautiful locations for visitors who may otherwise struggle.

Our first visit takes us to Coed y Brenin in North Wales. This stunning location in the south of Snowdonia provides the perfect alternative to the honeypots further north in the National Park. I speak to Graeme Stringer from Natural Resources Wales who introduces me to its long standing appeal.

Wyre Forest (operated by Forestry England) is another new partner but has such a significant historic importance that it also provides the name for the local council. I speak to Emily Brooks about her love for this Worcestershire forest. Between 25th and 31st October first time users of the Tramper hire can receive a free 2 week Tramper hire - pre booking is essential.

Our final visit is to Cardinham Woods in a secluded spot beneath Bodmin Moor in Cornwall. I discover the difference between a wood and a forest and why its a great place to visit year round.

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Naomi Hunt gives Inside Out a tour of the Powderham Estate just outside of Exeter. With over 600 years of history, this attraction provides a rich experience of heritage but also seeks to move with the times, welcoming a wide range of events and looking to widen the audience.

One part of this wider welcome has been the introduction of an all terrain mobility scooter (Tramper) in partnership with Countryside Mobility which visitors can hire to explore the wider Estate including stunning views over the Exe Estuary from the Belvedere Tower.

Many thanks to the Exeter Chiefs Foundation for the support towards the cost of purchasing the Tramper.

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