Bloomin’ Lovely: Prepping Your Garden for Spring
Historically, spring is said to begin on the day of the vernal equinox, which takes place around the 20th March each year. Others maintain that spring begins on the first day of March. Whichever...
View ArticleSurvive the Zombie Apocalypse With DickiesStore!
Yes, really. We all know how it goes. You wake up in an abandoned hospital, only to find out the world has been overrun with zombies. Most of the survivors have banded together, whilst the foolhardy or...
View ArticleTop Tips and Advice for Running with Your Dog
Running with your dog is a fabulous way for you to spend quality time together and get you both a bit fitter! Natasha Boydell, Editor of Blue Cross pet charity, has some advice to make it fun and safe...
View ArticleTake Nothing But Pictures: Outdoor Photography Tips
Now that Dickies has inspired you to go on all sorts of outdoor adventures, it’s time to capture those great memories so that you have a permanent reminder – whether it’s of a beautiful sunset, the...
View ArticleLittle People and the Great Outdoors
The weather is warming up and it’s time to venture outside! Whether you’re the avid outdoors type looking to bring your offspring along on your adventures, or you’re simply looking to get the whole...
View ArticleHappy, Healthy and Safe!
Caring for our countryside, caring for ourselves We know having a dog is brilliant for our physical health and for our well-being! Dogs also help to remind us just how valuable our countryside and...
View ArticleEats, Shoots and Leaves – Introducing The Edible Garden Show!
As one of the UK’s most popular hobbies, the gardening revolution has really taken off, with people looking to become self-sufficient, healthier and more sustainable. Indeed, more than 300,000 people...
View ArticleIt’s Boat Race Time in London
The 160th Boat Race between the men’s crews from the Universities of Oxford and Cambridge will be taking place this Sunday, 6 April at 5.55pm on the River Thames in London. The women’s competition took...
View ArticleWill You Be The 2014 Dickies UK Worker of the Year?
DickiesStore is proud to announce the launch of the 2014 UK Worker of the Year competition! The competition, now in its 5th year, aims to recognise and reward excellence in the British workforce. WOTY...
View ArticleThe Secret Life of a Dog Walker – Part 2
Amy Soens from Doggy Dash wrote a hilarious guest post a while back detailing her escapades as a dog walker – here is part 2 of her misadventures! My day starts with the worst of intentions, having...
View ArticleInfographic: Gardening in the UK
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View ArticleSalad Strategies for the Hungry Gap
This time of year is tricky for gardeners. So much is coming up in the garden, yet there isn’t actually a great deal to harvest. The winter greens that kept you going through the darker months are...
View ArticleDo You Have What It Takes to Join The Dickies Squad?
We’re calling for Dickies fans from all walks of life – builders, campers, hikers, bikers, walkers, cyclists, gardeners, farmers, outdoor enthusiasts, DIY fans, zookeepers… you get the picture....
View ArticleDickiesStore Guide to Allotment Gardening
Allotment gardening is certainly growing in the UK, pardon the pun. Around 12.5 million Brits are now growing their own food, and the amount of fruit and vegetables consumed in the UK which were grown...
View ArticleInfographic: Worker Safety in the UK
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View ArticleBBC Gardeners’ World Live
It’s almost time for the annual BBC Gardeners’ World Live, and we have 5 pairs of tickets to give away, which will also get you into the BBC Good Food Show! BBC Gardeners’ World Live is a 4 day...
View ArticleFather’s Day: The Ultimate DickiesStore Gift Guide
It’s two weeks until Father’s Day, and we’ve compiled our list of top DickiesStore gifts for dads. Don’t leave it to the last minute – order now and get your dad something great to show your...
View ArticleFollow Our Lead – Guest Post from Oldies Club
Is there any better way to relax and de-stress than by going for a lovely walk? It doesn’t matter whether you’re going on a short stroll or a hike through the countryside; fresh air and time to clear...
View ArticleWinning Big With British Superbikes
We know there are a number of motorsport enthusiasts among our fans, and with the Dickies brand recently agreeing to a 2014 sponsorship of Tyco Suzuki, one of the UK’s top BSB teams, there’s never been...
View ArticleControlling Greenfly in the Garden – Guest Post
The best way to control greenfly may be to feed your ants, says gardening expert Doug Stewart. It sounds an unlikely solution, doesn’t it? However the best way to control greenfly and blackfly on fruit...
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