felicitywright6Aug 4, 20212 minFrom Generation to GenerationWe had three new - and very welcome - helpers with us in July. We were delighted to be asked to be involved in the national Career Ready...
felicitywright6Jul 28, 20213 minWe are Not Making DoTime to update one of our favourite slogans Make Do and Mend - it's a great slogan that was first issued by the Ministry of Information...
felicitywright6Jul 21, 20212 minA Nifty, Thrifty Return to SchoolIs this the time of year your thoughts turn to new school uniforms? School uniforms are one of the most obvious categories of clothing to...
felicitywright6Jul 14, 20212 minWalking the WalkSometimes you have to step out of your comfort zone, don't you think? We're out of our comfort zone all right. We've only gone and agreed...
felicitywright6Jul 7, 20212 minBrace YourselfWe think we are making progress, but we still have such a long way to go We were going to write a frothy little blog today about our...
felicitywright6Jun 30, 20213 minBe Part of the SolutionToday we are gearing up for Plastic Free July It's quite a clear message, isn't it? A month of avoiding single use plastic. So, we...
felicitywright6Jun 23, 20212 minAre You Sitting Comfortably?Re is definitely our favourite prefix. Repurpose, Reuse, Refresh, Rejuvenate, Revamp, Revive, Re-create - these are the words that make...
felicitywright6Jun 16, 20212 minHow Much Time Have You Got?There's no question that instant noodles are just that - instant. Making your own is not quite instant, but it's really very quick - less...
felicitywright6Jun 9, 20212 minNot a Load of Old CobblersWe are feeling quite pleased with ourselves this week. Why? Oh, it's not as if we have done anything really clever. We certainly haven't...
felicitywright6Jun 2, 20212 minUnder the InfluenceEasily influenced" used to be a derogatory remark on a school report. "Influencer" is now a legitimate - and potentially lucrative -...
felicitywright6May 26, 20212 minShow and TellWe got the creative urge this week and, as always, have satisfied that urge in a way that is kind to the planet (and our wallets)
felicitywright6May 19, 20212 minReasons to be Cheerful1,2,3 - anyone else presently singing the Ian Dury classic? The pace of change may be slower than we would like, but there are always...
felicitywright6May 12, 20211 minA Picture Paints a Thousand WordsFollowing on from last week's gardening blog, here are a few ideas for upcycling in your green patch. Lost the lids? You can plant seeds...
felicitywright6May 5, 20213 minGardening adds Years to your Life and Life to your YearsTime to get out in the garden again, having - thankfully - resisted the temptation to put our little seedlings and new plants out too...
felicitywright6Apr 28, 20215 minWe've Missed YouWe know we are not the only ones who have been looking forward to the glorious day when we can re-open our Community Wardrobe. You have...
felicitywright6Apr 21, 20214 minCalling All RevolutionariesThis is Fashion Revolution Week - a time when we come together as a global community to create a better fashion industry. On 24th April...
felicitywright6Apr 14, 20212 minSize Does MatterAre you excited about the further lifting of restrictions just on the horizon? What are you going to do first? Go to the shops, the pub,...
felicitywright6Apr 7, 20211 minCarbon FoodprintsWe recently listened to a radio programme featuring Professor Sarah Bridle, a professor of astrophysics at the University of Manchester....
felicitywright6Mar 31, 20213 minThe Waste LandAfter a couple of weeks putting a bit of a spoiler on charitable events, let's turn this week to something right up our street. Let's...
felicitywright6Mar 24, 20213 minWords Fail UsDid you read our blog last week about Comic Relief and the new sustainable Red Noses? That was a change we welcomed but we know only too...