Don't forget to put your clocks forward by one hour a week on Sunday, March 28. This is officially the start of British summer time.
Did you know that it was in 1908 when the United Kingdom became the first country to adopt daylight saving time, giving it the nickname British Summer Time? It was quite unpopular in those days, but despite the resistance it has since been a huge benefit to outdoor sports and for people working in shops for example.
British summer time comes into force from the last Sunday in March until the last Sunday in October and the summer period begins and ends at 1am Greenwich Mean Time.
During the second world war, Britain kept one hour ahead at the start of winter in 1940 but continued to add another hour in the summer time until July 1945.
This meant that during the summers of the second world war, Britain was running two hours ahead of Greenwich Mean Time. We may be losing an hour but with extra daylight in the evenings and a long summer ahead, there's plenty to look forward to after the clocks change.
For instance, it's a good time to get your bike out, dust it down and check that it is in good working order. Make sure firstly that the breaks are working properly. It is also a good idea to oil the chain, pump up the tyres and check for punctures.
For sure there is nothing more annoying than getting out into the countryside only to find you have a slow puncture and then having to walk home. Last week I wrote about skateboarding, but there is a host of outdoor activities to put your mind to now that it's light when you finish school.
I would now like you to go to this week's competition spot where you will be asked to paint or draw your favourite outdoor activity. Have fun this spring.
