The Bottled Wishes Exhibition 2013
April 20, 2013 by Simon
Filed under Charity, Competitions, Events, Green Reading, Recycle Now
The Bottled Wishes exhibition is being held from Wednesday 24 April – Friday 24 May 2013, at Global Action Plan’s offices, near Covent Garden, London. Bottled Wishes was created as part of the Friends of Glass campaign, the consumer engagement initiative run by British Glass, the trade body for the glass manufacturing industry. It will take [...]
The Biscuit Wrapper Round Up – Calling all Biscuit Lovers!
April 15, 2013 by Hannah B
Filed under Charity, Events, Family, Food & Drink, Green Living, Recycle Now
I am a huge biscuit lover and love nothing more then a piece of shortbread with a cup of tea. Shockingly it has never crossed my mind how many biscuit wrappers I must produce as a result of my love for delicious biscuits.Biscuit wrappers are recyclable, unfortunately despite this very little mixed plastic recycling is [...]
SPCA Gibraltar need your HELP Today!
As an animal lover, I strongly believe that every animal deserves a loving and caring home. Thankfully charities such as the SPCA in Gibraltar work towards achieving this, aiming to place unwanted and abused pets within Gibraltar into their forever homes. There are many ways you can get involved to support the SPCA and in turn help the animals [...]
The Wonderful Ways of Ecover – The Blue Mile Challenge
March 16, 2013 by Hannah B
Filed under Charity, Events, Green Living, Things To Do
The brilliant news that Ecover has extended their headline sponsorship of the Blue Mile for a further two years was recently announced. The Ecover Blue Mile is a fantastic cause and aims to inspire a new generation of deserving sea champions and encourage more young people to get active for our seas, shores and wildlife. [...]
Butterflies Healthcare – Brain Tumor Awareness Month
March 5, 2013 by Hannah B
Filed under Charity, Health, Nutrition & Beauty, Lifestyle
Did you know that March is Brain Tumor Awareness Month? If not, then you should! Brain Tumor Awareness Month aims to educate the general public about the vast impact and reach of brain tumors. Setting a brilliant example as to what we can do to get involved in this fantastic cause, Butterflies Healthcare who are [...]
Water Filter Saves Lives in Africa
A new water filter by manufacturer’s Sawyer has been commended for its work saving lives in Africa. The PointONE filter which is produced by manufacturer’s Sawyer, has been used in remote villages in Africa. This has enabled people to have access to clean water, free from disease and contamination, and has made the difference between life [...]
Introducing the Latest Programs and Events from Embercombe!
TGF fully support the great initiatives created by Embercombe and therefore wanted to inform you all about some of their fantastic new schemes. Embercombe is a charity and social enterprise established to champion a way of living that celebrates the opportunities inherent in the challenging times of today. This year the charity has created a [...]
7 habits of a highly efficient volunteer
January 16, 2013 by Brenda
Filed under Charity, Featured Posts, Things To Do
Volunteering abroad offers travellers an experience which is both rewarding and worthwhile. Not only do you get to visit a different country and culture, but you’re also in a position to make a real difference to the lives of people who live there. However, volunteer placements can be challenging and demanding, and some people are [...]
KateHH Studio Charity Collection for Plan UK
December 17, 2012 by Simon
Filed under Charity, Christmas Gift Ideas, Gifts, Green Living, Jewellery, Made in the UK
Jewellery designer, Kate Hamilton-Hunter is donating 10% of sales from her jewellery collection to support Plan UK’s ‘Because I am a Girl’ campaign. Kate designs beautiful handmade jewellery from her studio on the North Wales coast. Her first jewellery designs were fashioned from old patterned tins. Her collections are now [...]
Herts Young Homeless (hyh) Sponsored Sleep Out
Christmas time is nearly upon us, with many of us now making preparations for the Christmas period, with most people Christmas shopping, decorating their homes and enjoying the Christmas festivities. Sadly it will go unnoticed that many young people in Hertfordshire will face Christmas Day homeless on the streets.















