Autumn clean & a challenge

Fashion these days is fast, we are buying and chucking away clothes more than ever. Most clothes that are bought are made unethically, using unsustainable materials, tonnes of water and energy and producing lots of waste. They are cheap and disposable. I started an ethical transition with my wardrobe last December, and this autumn I'm having …

Plastic Free July

Plastic Free July aims to raise awareness of the problems with single-use disposable plastic and challenges people to do something about it. I have accepted this challenge! The single-use disposables such as bottles, bags, tubs that we use just for a few minutes out of pure convenience are made from plastic, something that is designed …

Labour Behind the Label – Fundraiser

This year I will be doing a number of things to raise money for Labour Behind the Label. Hadrian's Wall Trek - 8th September - 25 miles over 2 days with my good friend Antoinette. Swap Shop event - venue and date to be confirmed but keep your eyes peeled for an invite! Great North …

Veganuary Pledge

I love a challenge, and have been toying with the idea of cutting down on meat in my diet for some time now. So, what better way to start than by doing Veganuary? Throughout January I will try to not eat any animal produce. For those that know me, this will be difficult. Every morning I …