mygreenlifestyle June 2009 Interiors from Vanessa Arbuthnott Fabrics, Wallpapers & Rugs naturepaint naturepaint, claims to be one of the world's most ecofriendly paint collections to hit the market. naturepaint Made in the UK from natural sustainable materials, and which is naturepaint, claims to be one of the world's most ecofriendly free from fumes, solvents, toxins and tins. paint collections to hit the market. Available in almost 100 colours, naturepaint contains no harmful Made in the UK from natural sustainable materials, and which is chemicals and is produced from natural extracts and minerals free from fumes, solvents, toxins and tins. with nontoxic pigments ­ meaning it's totally ecofriendly. Even the paperbased packaging is 99.9 per cent recyclable. Available in almost 100 colours, naturepaint contains no harmful chemicals and is produced from natural extracts and minerals Simply mix the naturepaint dry powder packs thoroughly with with nontoxic pigments ­ meaning it's totally ecofriendly. Even tap water then apply to any wall or ceiling with a brush, roller the paperbased packaging is 99.9 per cent recyclable. or paintpad. As you would expect from any topquality paint, naturepaint covers well, is quick drying and easy to use. Once Simply mix the naturepaint dry powder packs thoroughly with dried it becomes washable and does not rub off ­ yet it is tap water then apply to any wall or ceiling with a brush, roller fume free and contains no petrochemical solvents, glycols, or paintpad. As you would expect from any topquality paint, neurotoxins, phthalates or formaldehydes. naturepaint covers well, is quick drying and easy to use. Once dried it becomes washable and does not rub off ­ yet it is fume free and contains no petrochemical solvents, glycols, neurotoxins, phthalates or formaldehydes. Naturepaint actually absorbs CO2, the `Greenhouse Gas' from , the atmosphere as it cures and is free from climate changing Volatile Organic Compounds (VOCs) and Hazardous Air Particles (HAPs). Naturepaint actually absorbs CO2, the `Greenhouse Gas' from , the atmosphere as it cures and is free from climate changing "Although our paints might be better for the planet, consumers Volatile Organic Compounds (VOCs) and Hazardous Air will not have to compromise on style, finish or quality. Even the Particles (HAPs). cleanup process is easier, as it rinses out with water and any leftovers biodegrade with garden compost ­ and no tins means "Although our paints might be better for the planet, consumers nothing is added to landfill sites." will not have to compromise on style, finish or quality. Even the cleanup process is easier, as it rinses out with water and any Available in various sizes ­ from 1 Litre/ 400gms through to 10 leftovers biodegrade with garden compost ­ and no tins means Litres/4Kilo. To place an order or view the extensive colour chart nothing is added to landfill sites." visit Available in various sizes ­ from 1 Litre/ 10 www.naturepaint.com400gms through tochart Litres/4Kilo. To place an order or view the extensive colour visit www.naturepaint.com www.naturepaint.com Welcome Credits EDITORIAL DIRECTOR Yvonne Ainsworth [email protected] ACCOUNTS Patrick Ewing [email protected] DESIGN CF Graphic Design [email protected] CONTRIBUTORS Dirty Nails P.H.Ewing Simon Kingston FRONT COVER Vanessa Arbuthnott Welcome to ­ `The Honey Issue' June is an appropriate month to feature `bees and honey' as May and June is their busiest time of the year in the UK. Blossoms are everywhere and the bees don't need to look too far for their food. There is no doubt that honey is considered to be a superfood. With the decline of the honeybee and the bumblebee, we decided to highlight the huge benefit man takes from the production of honey that these little creatures create, their tireless work, and why it is so important to protect them. It's also picnic time, weather permitting why not take Dad on a surprise picnic party for Dad's Day. And take a look at the great ideas we have for you to treat him. We've got some solutions for dealing with the dreaded hay fever, and help with those aching joints that are often over worked during the summer months. For those of you who are contemplating marriage next year we hope the launch of our regular, mygreenwedding magazine will inspire you. You don't need to spend a fortune on a wedding to have a great time and remember, marriage is more important than the wedding! We have been promised a glorious summer this year by the weather forecasters, I wouldn't want to be in their shoes if we don't! But on a positive note, let's hope we have a `flaming June'. Yvonne Ainsworth Editor Contents 6 12 Features 23 6 12 14 20 22 23 14 Regulars interiors mystyle myhealth&wellbeing food&drink outdoors myleisure eco issues mygreenwedding mygreentravel mygreendirectory 6 8 10 14 16 19 22 23 27 35 Vanessa Arbuthnott's inspiring interiors Bees and Honey what they do for us The Great British Picnic My Dad's Day Recycling, Glamorous? New this month ­ mygreenwedding Are you sitting comfortably? worn and washed and lovingly stitched back into life Couch specialises in producing exquisite furniture with a difference Eminent designer Deborah Swift's love of antique furniture and opulent fabrics inspired her to create `Couch'. She uses period furniture sourced from around the world, lovingly restored and finally upholstered to the highest standard so as to produce a finish that is electrifying, sumptuous, and totally unique. www.couchgb.com Kim Porter started worn & washed some seven years ago after making quilts for the past 20 years. Most of the fabric used comes from charity shops, and every single pack is a unique bundle in pieces. Each quilt has a softness and originality of its own, and clients can add in some of their own children's or family's clothing to make a memory piece. Kim Porter can be seen at the International Festival of Quilts at the NEC 20 ­ 22 August 2009 Bespoke packs are available by mail order: www.wornandwashedfabrics.com Antique textiles and period furniture are made for each other Lisa Whatmough has established wwwsquintlimited.com where she has created a fabulous range of upholstered furniture and accessories. The classic designs are meticulously and traditionally made in England. Pricey, but exceptional. The Vanessa Arbuthnott Collection Fabrics, Wallpapers & Rugs Vanessa Arbuthnott's designs are evocative of the Cotswold countryside where she lives, and hugely influences the look of her fabrics. Her simple patterns reflect a basic and rustic way of living. Vanessa Arbuthnott initially trained as a nurse and a teacher before marrying Nicholas, an architect, and having four children. Together they converted a cow byre in the Cotswolds. Since they were unable to afford curtains Vanessa decided to create her own fabrics. She found screen printing and block printing liberating and enriching and, to her surprise, friends started using the designs in their own homes. Seven years on and her enthusiasm for designing fabric burns stronger than ever and she is hopeful that people continue to humour and fund her passion! The fabrics are produced in the UK and are printed on Linen Union and 100% cotton and some designs are available on oilcloth, wallpaper and floor rugs. They are moving towards using only organic cotton in order to protect the cotton pickers from harmful pesticides, and are constantly trying to find `greener' ways to run the business. There are seven designs in her collection: Meadow, Earth, Cockerel, Wildflower, Seaside, Garden, Woodland & Sky. "Gentle colours are my signature and include buttercup, limestone, clay, damson, duck egg, stone, raspberry, mushroom, cornflower, straw and lettuce. The fabrics are perfect for loose covers for chairs and sofas, upholstery, curtains and blinds, bed heads, valances, cushions and tablecloths. The collections complement each other by sharing colours and include useful coordinates such as checks, stripes, spots, and floral prints". "We are also trying to use recycled stationery wherever possible and our fabric scraps will now be recycled by the charity Scope who will sell it for insulation". The latest in the range of designs is `Meadow' Rugs One of the most popular coordinating fabrics is Stripe and Dash and this design has been turned into beautiful woven, woollen rugs. 100% wool woven on looms in the last mill in Wales to produce rugs! Wall Coverings Robust, fabric based paper. Beautiful wide width, sold by the metre, 139cm wide, 64 cm pattern repeat. www.vanessaarbuthnott.co.uk mystyle Makepiece... Beautiful clothes with ethics. Natural yarn from sustainable farming. Undyed and natural dyed options. Low impact manufacture. Fair employment. Working to be carbon neutral. See this stunning collection; http://makepiece.loveserver.co.uk/default.aspx. Pants to Poverty The `Peace and Love' range is not only bold and unique in design but also exceptionally made `from grain to groin', using 100% pesticide free cotton. Pants to Poverty give consumers great pants, producers' great opportunities, retailers' fair margins and the environment the respect it needs. They also retail at approximately half the price of competing, unfairtrade brands. www.pantstopoverty.com Lamp Shades Baobab Lamp Shade The ultimate in interior style, these extra large pendant lampshades are made from cotton jute dyed using natural dyes. Available in Taupe / Off White, £19.50. www.padwebstore.co.uk Beyond Organic Recycling, Reusing and Remaking The Zest Gallery ­ London, hosts the "Transformations" exhibitions, in September, focusing on glass artists who recreate glass art and useable products by recycling, reusing and remaking. Adam Aaronson's "Wine into Water" carafes are available now retail £30. www.adamaaronson.com Cornwall's Beyond Organic has a new and completely chemicalfree range of skincare that is reaping awards for founder Marianne Tregoning. Marianne's passion for purity is the driving force behind Beyond Organic Skincare. Her range is packed with herb, plant and wildflower extracts, most of them harvested off Cornwall's wild and beautiful shores near her workshop in Constantine, and there isn't a single paraben or hardtospell chemical among them. www.beyondskincare.co.uk Organic Clothing Range Asquith London has just launched their new Certified Organic clothing range. An Organic Yoga/Spa/Lifestyle clothing label offers classic, elegant styles designed to flatter the wearer, made from the softest, finest quality organic and ethically produced fabrics, which feel great against your skin. www.asquithlondon.com Try This Organic Care System launches `New Organic Power Build Range' Formulated from certified organic extracts, comfrey, almond oil, chamomile,jojoba oil and aloe vera, these products are really delicious. They smell as fresh as the ingredients in them and the performance is great. Visit; www.organiccoloursystems.com myhealth&wellbeing BetterYou HoneyVite The specially formulated combination of completely natural ingredients, including Active Manuka Honey, and Bee Pollen, provides significant antibacterial and antiinflammatory qualities allowing your body to fight even the most resistant bacteria. The addition of aloe vera further enhances the formula's healing actions through increasing the production of digestive enzymes and `friendly' bacteria in the gut. One of the few natural remedies which can be taken during pregnancy. BetterYou's HoneyVite £14.50 is available to buy online at www.betteryou.uk.com HAYBAND Puts Hay Fever Symptoms Under Pressure Take the stress out of executive living. For those of us in the UK who may now be suffering, Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) has the answer in the shape of HayBand. Based on the principles of acupuncture, HayBand is a specially designed acupressure elbow band that can provide rapid, lasting and costeffective hay fever relief for the long season ahead. HayBand works by exerting a gentle, constant pressure at the elbow crease on an acupressure point to relieve hay fever symptoms. Drugfree, HayBand does not cause side effects such as drowsiness, which are associated with some hay fever medicines. It is safe for use by both adults and children. From Lloyds Pharmacy £9.99 or visit www.hayband.co.uk. To help combat the stresses and strains of modern day living, Potions & Possibilities have put together Executive Stress Relief Clinical Aromatherapy Bath Oil, hand blended with essential oils renowned for their therapeutic properties. Bergamot, Orange and Lemon to invigorate, Clove to relax tense muscles, Myrrh for fortitude and Lavender to encourage a good night's sleep. Finished with Ginseng for an additional boost. Designed to lift the spirits and enhance general wellbeing. £10.99 www.potions.co.uk. Swine flu? Here's a great way to get some protection Frais Hand SanitizerTM contains an environmentally friendly formula of 66% pure sugarcane alcohol which kills 99.9% of germs on contact and is blended with eight essential oils. Frais only uses highgrade, pure sugarcane alcohol, products are free from parabens, propylene glycol, petrochemical cleansers, ethoxylates, silicones, phthalates, mineral oils, DEA, sodium lauryl sulfate or other sulfates, artificial colors and artificial fragrances. Frais does not use animal ingredients or conduct animal testing and is certified by People for Ethical Treatment for Animals (PETA) as a cruelty free, vegan cosmetic producer.RRP £6.50 Visit www.cultbeauty.co.uk Eat Well with Nell ­ Nell Nelson First impressions, this is not the sort of book you buy at the local garden centre, filled with illustrations and not much else, in fact this book looks very texty and has no illustrations. But within minutes of reading I was drawn to the subject which covers everything about taking care of your health. The content is in bite size chunks that you can pick up and put down at any time. It has snippets and tips and interesting explanations of what is and what isn't good for you. It is a straightforward book extremely informative with no frills. The recipes are easy, nutritious and interesting. Anybody interested in good health practises should buy this book. Nell Nelson is a well travelled food writer with a passion for food and a wealth of experience in nutrition. ost available at m bookshops. Published by Hachette £12.99 Most people suffer from joint stiffness at some point in their lives, no matter what age! With summer here, most people are out and about and spending time taking part in outdoor pursuits. From gardening to golfing from cycling to climbing, Seven Seas JointCare range could help make life easier for those with joint pain and stiffness. Formulated with the help of leading experts, the range includes glucosamine, chondroitin and Omega3 to help joints stay supple and flexible. In fact, glucosamine and chondroitin may stimulate the growth of new cartilage, speeding the repair of injured joints. Jane Griffin*, sports dietician and nutritionist comments, "By taking a supplement from the Seven Seas JointCare range we can not only maintain strong, supple and flexible joints, but we can maintain a healthy immune system too." mygrivenliwsatyyle g e fe ea mygreenlifestyle has teamed up with Seven Seas to offer 2 lucky readers the chance to win a Year's Supply of the JointCare range. Simply answer this question: JointCare range from Seven Seas was formulated with whose help? Answers to [email protected] Offer open until 30 June 2009 Honey and it's by products are used in the food, pharmaceutical and cosmetic industries. There is absolutely nothing added to honey it is 100% pure. BALMY ABOUT BEES! Apples & Pears Apiaries in the English Cotswolds uses only natural ingredients including their own beeswax and honey. Their lip balms contain no petroleumbased products, no parabens, no synthetic dyes,flavourings or artificial fragrances. A proportion of the profits go to support charities that promote bee education. The lip balms can be purchased from Daylesford Organic in the Cotswolds, in Pimlico and at Clifton Nurseries. www.applesandpears.com Almond Milk Beeswax Hand Creme from Burt's Bees Pure help for hardworking hands. This super rich, allnatural hand cream is made with sweet almond oil and vitamin E to moisturise dry skin and beeswax to help seal and shield your hands from the elements. Smooth a small dollop of cream onto freshly washed hands. www.burtsbees.co.uk Try this Did you know? n Bees have been around for millions of years, long before modern mammals had evolved. Apis, is the Latin name for bees. The Romans used honey instead of gold to pay their taxes. Bees' wings beat 11,400 times per minute Bees can fly for up to six miles, although one or two is more common. The waggle dance is performed by the bee to show it's hive where the nectar source is. Royal jelly is the magical food which turns an ordinary worker bee into a queen. Honey is a totally natural product, with absolutely nothing added. The bee is the only insect that produces food eaten by man. n n n n BeeWyched is a fragrant honey beer, brewed using Chilean Fairtrade honey, fairtrade sugars,pale ale malts and English Challenger hops. The result is a 5% abv ambercoloured ale combining powerful honey aromas with a hint of vanilla and a crisp blend of citrus grapefruit flavours. BeeWyched is now available in Morrisons, Asda, Waitrose, and leading independent stores. www.wychwood.co.uk n n n n Create a buzz with... the HEAVEN BEE VENOM MASK Containing Manuka Honey, renowned for its soothing and healing properties, it also contains BeeVenom that works to control the facial muscles for immediate lifting, tightening and firming whilst getting to work on lines and wrinkles. Bee Venom Mask also contains calming Shea Butter, Rose and Lavender essential oils ­ leaving you looking your youthful best. www.heavenskincare.com. "If the bee disappeared off the surface of the globe then man would only have four years left. No more bees, no more pollination, no more plants, no more animals, no more man." Albert Einstein I don't know if Einstein actually said this, but I hope we never get to put this calculation to the test! Manuka Gold As well as honey these clever little insects are also responsible for making Propolis ­ the ingredient bees use to protect their hives. Legend has it that the Egyptians used Propolis, honey and other resins to mummify their pharaohs preserving them, as far as possible, for the next life! As well as producing a purely functional role in sealing and reinforcing the hive, Propolis also performs the role of immune system for the hive keeping it sterile and free of microbial invaders. Being made up of waxes, resins, fatty acids and even amino acids, Aristotle reputedly coined the name Propolis meaning "defender of the city". And it's because of Propolis that it is assumed bees are the only living organism that are absolutely bacteria free ­ amazing! Propolis has antioxidant properties as it is rich in flavonoids powerful, freeradical scavengers. When free radicals are in excess they can be problematic to our health so antioxidants play a major part in our body's health. Manuka Gold offers a wide range, Active UMF® 10+ rated manuka honey and manuka honey products also containing propolis. www.manukabuzz.co.uk/ New Zealand Honey Shop ­ manuka honey The most important point to make is that not all manuka honey is the same. It is a function of being a natural product, that it naturally occurs in different levels of potency. All honey contains an enzyme that generates hydrogen peroxide, a known antiseptic. How much there is in each type of honey can vary widely. Researchers have discovered that some batches of manuka honey, as well as having an `active' activity through the hydrogen peroxide effect, also contained an additional antiseptic / antibacterial ability now known as UMF (an acronym for Unique Manuka Factor). This other component only found in some batches of manuka honey is much more stable and can continue to provide an antibacterial activity in a wide range of conditions. Only some batches of manuka honey contain this UMF factor. It has been shown that manuka honey containing sufficient levels UMF is very good in its healing ability, in particular in wound care, including burns and leg ulcers. Specialist medical UMF manuka honey products are now available, and are being used in some hospitals, particularly in New Zealand and Australia. The term UMF® is now a registered trademark of the Active Manuka Honey Association of New Zealand. This is an industry body, and they act as `guardian' for the quality of manuka honey, giving a rating number eg UMF10+, UMF20+ etc that indicates the strength or potency of the nonperoxide antibacterial activity. Using local honey from the area you live is considered to be effective in helping hay fever sufferers because it is made with the local varieties of pollen that cause the allergy. Local honey will contain small amounts of this pollen too, from the same grasses / trees in that geographical area. For more information: www.twickenhambees.org.uk/honey%20and%20hayfever.html Article Simon Kingston www.newzealandhoneyshop.co.uk/ There's nothing like a quintessentially English Picnic... ...actually there is nothing like a picnic wherever you are as long as the weather is good. In fact there are two important ingredients for a picnic and that is the weather and the food. But if you have the right equipment for your picnic, it really enhances the occasion. WrapNMat Cotton The environmentally friendly, WrapNMat designed to fit snugly picnic around sandwiches (and other picnic staples like biscuits and vegetable sticks) to keep fresh until needed. g ba Secured with a Velcrostyle fastening it unfolds to in 100% rbon ganic/ca or l cotton. neutra New from hirt. Spreads £14.39. Price . eadshirt www.spr GB net/en/ a 33cm x33cm placemat to catch any spillages and provide a clean eating surface. Available in five different designs, [email protected] Price: £4.25 Marble Drinks Cubes Reusable drinks cubes made of pure Swedish marble are ideal for keeping your drinks cool. For picnics or travelling abroad where the water isn't safe to drink. www.handpickedcollection.com £9.95 Picnic Rug Hand woven rainbow picnic rug embroidered with the Mi Mariposa signature butterflies. Mi Mariposa is a brand new label which offers all the very best aspects of fair trade, namely desirable goods of an extremely high quality which are both unique and affordable, and machine washable. Available from Boutiko; www.boutiko.co.uk/ butterflypicnicrug.html Biodegradable Picnic Set for 4 This little picnic set can be used again and again if you wash it quickly. If you can't get to a tap, let nature take its course. Comes with plates, bowls, cups, cutlery and a smart red check tablecloth. www.handpickedcollection.com £15.95 Pixley Berries ­ Perfect Summer Cocktails Edward Thompson owner of Pixley Berries has challenged wine enthusiasts to create their own `English Rosay'. "Mixing Pixley Berries Blackcurrant cordial with white wine or sparkling white wines creates an entirely new drink, a true English Rosay". Add Pixley Berries to white wine to make a `Kir' and to Champagnes to make a `Kir Royal'. Pixley Berries has zero alcohol and is extremely high in fruit, all of it notfromconcentrate, so the ripeness of the fruit shines through giving a much fresher, livelier Rosé or wine cocktail than is possible with fortified fruit liqueurs." Pixley Berries cordials are stocked at Waitrose and fine food shops at £2.39 per 50cl bottle. www.pixleyberries.co.uk Devilled Organic Chicken Liver Pate The Patchwork Traditional Food Company, is an artisan pâté producer, they have pâtés guaranteed to make your mouth water if you're planning a posh picnic this summer. They offer a tasty selection, including a vegetarian alternative. Stockists: www.patchworkpate.co.uk Hampers Dickinson & Morris are most famous for their Pork Pies. The Melton Mowbray Pork Pie is recognisably different from other pork pies, both in its physical characteristics and its reputation. It has a rich heritage and is recognised by consumers as a classic, traditional, British regional food. Their hampers include various selections with items that complement both one another. They believe their selection of such fine food will suit most occasions, tastes and budgets. For further information about Dickinson & Morris authentic Melton Mowbray pork pies and to order your hamper online visit www.porkpie.co.uk Jekka's New Complete Herb Book A completely revised, updated and reformatted paperback edition of this gardening classic, with 38 new herbs. How would we cook without herbs? I personally love and depend on them. They do ofcourse have many other benefits, and in this revised book Jekka's COMPLETE HERB BOOK Jekka McVicar, we are taken through the process of cultivating herbs for cooking, medicinal purposes, cosmetics, potpourri and any other use that can be found for them. A beautifully illustrated and informative book you will be delighted to own. `Jekka's is a musthave book for everyone who loves gardening and cooking. I'm her biggest fan.' Jamie Oliver Nasturtium Cream Cheese dip. 100g cream cheese 2 tsp tender nasturtium leaves chopped 3 nasturtium flowers Blend the cream cheese with the chopped leaves. Put the mixture in a bowl and decorate with the flowers. n Eat as soon as possible, it can become bitter if left standing. n n We have teamed up with Kyle Cathie Ltd to offer 5 lucky readers the chance to get a free copy of Jekka's Complete Herb Book. Simply email to; [email protected] Subject line Herb book Offer open until 30 June 2009. bottlegreen Brings Out The Best Of British! Crisp Russet apples, juicy Williams pears and fresh handpicked elderflowers are just some of the classic English orchard flavours that bottlegreen has captured in its new mouthwatering range of traditional British cordials. The New Classic Variety Cordials comprise three exquisite tasting drinks Williams Pear & Elderflower, Blackberry & Russet Apple and Cox's Apple & Plum all of which include an array of carefully selected natural ingredients. bottlegreen's NEW Classic Variety Cordials contain no artificial colours, flavours or sweeteners and are available from Sainsbury's, Waitrose and Tesco, upmarket independents and www.ocado.com mygirvenlwsatyyle g ee ife a Charlie Dimmock Challenges the Nation's Green Fingers to Help Save the Honey Bee Following the much covered reports of the dramatic decline in the honey bee population here, Charlie expert teams up with Rowse Honey to recommend her ten best shrubs to attract this precious creature to your garden. Crucial to the UK's economy, honey bees pollinate around £165m of the UK's food crops, including popular fruits such as apples and pears, as well as wild and garden flowers. Charlie recommends top ten shrubs to keep bees happy in your garden "Bees are looking for two things when they forage on flowers," says Charlie Dimmock, "The first is nectar which is loaded with sugar and the bee's main source of energy. The second is pollen which provides proteins and fat for a balanced diet. Here are my top ten shrubs that are ideal for this." 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10. Ceanothus Heathers Erica and Calluna Thyme Thyme Vulgaris Lavender Lavandula Hebe Candytuft Iberis Umbellata Escallonia Sage Salvia Officinalis Pyracantha Broom Genista "The honey bee is vital to our environment and I passionately encourage gardeners to plant the shrubs which are ideal for them to forage on," comments Dimmock. "Everyone can help do their bit for the environment and the honey bee whether they own a garden, allotment or even window box." In addition to playing a major role in our food supply, the honey bee plays a significant part of a delicately balanced eco system which supports your garden. Its recent decline in population and the resultant shortage of British honey has inspired Rowse Honey to donate £100,000 to the University of Sussex for bee health research. WIN a tasty treat from Rowse Honey and help save our honey bee! In celebration of the honey bee, Rowse Honey has teamed with mygreenlifestyle to give away 10 mouthwatering Rowse Blossom Honey gifts. Rowse's scrumptious honeys are highlighting a very serious plight. Recent reports that the honey bee population is in decline has led to the launch of a `Save Our Honey Bee' campaign. For more information on Rowse Honey and the Save the Honey Bee campaign please visit www.rowsehoney.co.uk For a chance to grab yourself some Rowse Blossom Honey, just email to: [email protected] Subject line Rowse Honey. Offer ends 30 June 2009 mygreenlifestyle giveaway Grow Your Own Food with Dirty Nails KOHL RABI This month why not sow some kohl rabi either direct into the ground or a raised bed. This unusuallooking crop is a member of the cabbage family and is also known as `turniprooted cabbage'. It is a quick growing green veg which has a swollen stem base with leaves growing from bracts around the middle and a tuft on top. The leaves are discarded in the kitchen and the bulbous part eaten. It is delicious steamed, sauted or eaten raw either grated or cut into thin slices. I plump for the Purple Vienna variety and sow seeds thinly in a drill just 1½ cm deep. Shallow sowing is important, to allow the stem bases room to swell. If you have room for sowing more than one row then space them 25cm apart. As the seedlings grow and develop true leaves, gradually remove the smallest and weakest specimens to finally allow 12cm between plants. Larger spacings can produce bigger crops but kohl rabi is at its best when the bulbs are not much bigger than a golf ball. It copes with dry conditions better than most veg although I'd advise sparing them whatever water you can because this makes them all the more tender. How to Grow Your Own Food by Dirty Nails (ISBN 9781905862115) is available from bookshops and www.dirtynails.co.uk priced £10.99. Copyright, Joe Hashman May 2009 Beeswax candle... enjoy me then plant with flower seeds to thank the kind bees! This is a candle and a terracotta flower pot. Enjoy the pure beeswax candle and then give something back to those industrious bees by reusing the terracotta pot, plant the enclosed sweet pea seeds to grow flowers for the bees to enjoy. www.ethicalsuperstore.com myleisure Imagine an ocean without fish. Imagine your meals without seafood. Imagine the global consequencesno fish in the sea by 2050, unless we do something about it now. British Waterways ­ which cares for 2,200 miles of the nation's canals and rivers is inviting nature lovers of all ages to get out and about on their local waterway and record the bugs and beasties they spot there. A great family activity, the annual wildlife survey will continue throughout the year until October. British Waterways wants nature novices and seasoned spotters to record sightings of all wildlife they see on the waterways. However, this year's survey ­ which covers all Britain's waterways ­ also has a special focus on endangered native bumblebees and is supported by the Bumblebee Conservation Trust and Jane Kennedy MP. Bumblebees are struggling in the face of the many changes to our countryside, and their vital lifeline is our rivers and canals. This year's survey will help to raise awareness of the problems the bumblebees are facing and their important role in food production. British Waterways' ecologists and the Bumblebee Conservation Trust will use the records of sightings to build up a comprehensive picture of those species that are doing well and which ones need more support. British W aterways `Photog is also ru raphy a nning nd Draw alongsid ing Com a e the sur petition' vey for a with priz dults and es of up children, to £100 To find o available ut more . and to d a wildlife survey gu ownload www.wa ide, terscape .com/wi visit ldlifesur vey. World Ocean Day 8th June 2009 THE END OF THE LINE Release Date 12 June 2009 The End of the Line, is the world's first major feature documentary about the devastating impact over fishing has had and is having on our oceans. Based on the book by former Telegraph journalist Charles Clover, The End of the Line provides a dramatic expose of those in power who are taking advantage of the seas with catastrophic consequences on the world's fish supplies. In The End of the Line, we see firsthand the effects of our global love affair with fish as food. The film examines the imminent extinction of blue fin tuna, brought on by increasing western demand for sushi; the impact on marine life resulting in huge overpopulation of jellyfish; and the profound implications of a future world with no fish. Released in the UK around World Ocean day The End of the Line shows that we can all enjoy fish, but encourages viewers to think more carefully about where their fish is coming from. mydad'sday Osmium for men Daddy & Me, the perfect gift for Father's Day. This quality print from MillyBee, showing the palms of both father and child is a lovely representation of their special bond and truly encapsulates a wonderful moment in time. The prints are available in many different colours, and the wording in the print can be changed on request. Daddy & Me retails for £40 and can be ordered from www.millybee.com. Because your Dad is so special, we have put together a few gift ideas that will knock his socks off! Not only that, they are kind to him and the environment! Dads deserve great skin just as much as Mums' do, so Osmium has developed a new range of premium natural grooming products, especially for men. Osmium contains the finest and most powerful natural ingredients, rich in plant actives, vitamins and minerals. A fivestrong product range includes, Energise & Renew Moisturiser, Two Clay Mask & Walnut Exfoliant, Cellular Renew AntiAgeing Crème, Age Defend Shave Cream and Clean & Refresh Cleanser. Everything Dad needs to keep him looking young! www.osmiumformen.com Is your dad a little stressed, needs to chill out a bit? To help Dads combat the stresses and strains of modern day living, Potions & Possibilities have put together a luxurious selection of unisex, aromatherapy toiletries to help pamper and destress hardworking Dads this Father's Day. We recommend our `Special Dad' therapeutic Bath & Shower Gels (200ml £8.99), hand blended with an invigorating selection of premium essential oils, Lime, Ginger, Cinnamon, Cedarwood and Ginseng. To see the whole range visit www.potions.co.uk. Iron Man Bookends ­ from traidcraft For smart looking Dads Ella Georgia offers a range of ethically and sustainably sourced jewellery and accessories with real style. A beautiful on line boutique showing limited edition pieces from the Ella Georgia Collections. Designed by Sonia Spencer these unique chunky domed cufflinks are handmade in her Oxfordshire studio. This contemporary design comes in a beautifully finished rhodium plated signature finding. To give as a gift they are presented in a sleek black lacquered box with a coloured flip top lid. Reasonably priced, not to break the bank: www.ellageorgiajewellery.co.uk These original handwrought iron bookends which cast their own shadow are sure to put a smile on the face of any book loving Dad. An unusual present with a beeswax and resin finish. Made in India by Bhopal Rehabilitation Centre. www.traidcraftshop.co.uk Allotment Starter Kit £2.65 If Dad's into gardening, (or not) why not get him started with these cute recycled pots containing seeds and biodegradable coir pot. You can help him water, watch them grow, and share the rewards when they have grown. www.handpickedcollection.com/gifts/allotmentstarterkit Masculine scented candles True Grace have some lovely masculine scented candles including Library and Amber. A great gift for dads study or den! www.truegrace.co.uk T shirt for Dad Why not get a special oneoff gift for Dad that's also ecofriendly and printed to your own design for Father's Day. Log on to www.spreadshirt.co.uk and you can make a personalised shirt for your Dad online, have it printed and shipped directly to your home. You decide how your custom shirt will look ­ simply use our Designer to create your own tshirt and order it. We will print your personalised item to the highest quality and have it ready to ship within 48 hours. `Let's Waste Less' is the theme for this year's Recycle Week, which runs from Monday 22nd to Sunday 28th June 2009. This year Recycle Week will encourage people to `try something new' in an effort to go greener and cut back on the waste we all produce. When we think about recycling we tend to think about empty bottles and cans, old newspapers and cardboard. Well this is `something new' and glamorous and a great way to cut back on waste. Reduce, Reuse, ReJewel! Foxy launches a costume jewellery recycling program! Foxy Originals has launched a jewellery recycling program in North America. With Foxy's innovative program customers can stay in style while reducing waste and helping the environment. Simply, customers can send in their wellloved pieces and receive a 10% discount on their next Foxy purchase. Metals from returned pieces are melted down and turned into new jewels. All we need is for an entrepenaur to take up this idea in the UK. (from www.springwise.com) FOXY SHOP That's the message from brand new Swop2Shop, allowing its members to Replenish and Revamp their wardrobes, using points not pounds. Swop2Shop has been designed to nurture all those who not only care about their bank balances but feel passionately about the environment too. The site provides a platform for members to swop their clothes and accessories, between each other, in a safe and trustworthy environment. Selected brands from High Street to Designer are listed on our CLASSIC or TRENDS sites. A constant recycling of clothes diminishes those guilty consumer feelings especially during these Credit Crunch Times. List it Swop it wear it ­ it couldn't be easier. Guilt free, green shopping all the way. amp enish & Rev Repl hop! with Swop2S 10% of each Swop2Shop membership fee will be donated to Charity. Get Listing...Get Swopping...Get ReCycling! To be part of Swop2Shop or for further information please go to: www.swop2shop.co.uk mygreenwedding magazine 2009 furnishings Elsa Wedding Gifts to Treasure With A Personal Wedding List Service If you are looking for that perfect wedding gift combined with a personal Wedding List service, Fou Furnishings offer a choice of original, luxury organic cotton bed linen collections and beautifully crafted bedspread and cushion covers. Fou Furnishings' Boutis echoes historical Provençal craftsmanship and offers a timeless and treasured gift as well as being ecofriendly. The richly textured bedspread, with matching cushion covers, is made from 100% Egyptian organic cotton, woven, dyed and finished in Italy. ` All the bed linen is UK Soil association or OekoTex certified, a symbol of quality and integrity. Certified organic cotton linens are unique for the purity of the fabric, as no toxic chemicals are used, and for the positive impact of organic agriculture. All of Fou Furnishings' products are made from 100% organic cotton, using long staple cotton fibres, which are inherently strong and soft but will withstand frequent laundering and still look good. All of its products have been independently and rigorously tested for colour fastness, pilling, shrinking and even seam strength. Fou Furnishings has a personal Wedding and Gift List Service and will send you gift list cards for your guests, keep track of your gift list, gather up your guests' personal messages and deliver your gift(s) free to your home or chosen address. Founder Stephanie McIntosh says "Fou Furnishing's aim is to offer sustainable luxury at prices that don't cost the earth by ensuring ethical practices right through the business and supply chain combined with original and innovative design and exceptional quality and customer service." Boutis Foliage Monochrome detail SPRING PROMOTION NOW ON 20% OFF! Elisabetta detail Stephanie McIntosh Tel: 0141 644 5211 [email protected] www.foufurnishings.com Pop the corks with Organic Spumante Rosè! Produced from 100% Pinot Nero grapes, the Ca'dell'Oro is an extraordinary spumante with a rich flavour full of body. The organicbiodynamic vines produce significant quantities of aromas and polyphenols and transfer them to the grapes. Processed with the utmost care, after six months the spumante is bottled without losing the pressure developed naturally during its refermentation. "Ca' dell'Oro" 2008. Extra dry Spumante Rosè, £9.50 per bottle. www.lavialla.it Completely Original The Vintage Wedding Dress Company presents a unique collection of stunning vintage pieces. A rare and diverse selection of gorgeous gowns and accessories, from Victorian right through to the early 1970s, is brought together at our private Central London showroom. All dresses are beautifully cleaned and restored and can be tailored for you to a couture finish. For those who want to wear something completely original on their big day, The Vintage Wedding Dress Company is the perfect answer. www.vwdc.co.uk Catkin offers a complete floristry service, with a difference! Based in Lincolnshire we grow our own flowers in a sustainable wayreducing the environmental impact of our business. Wedding flowers are our speciality and our personal service enables you to tailor your flowers to fit your venue, colour scheme and budget. We specialise in English grown flowers our flowers are grown in a walled cutting garden in Lincolnshire. We are passionate about natural seasonal flowers and about producing flowers in a sustainable way. Our flowers are sold through Doddington Hall Farm Shop, through local farmers markets and via mail order at www.catkinflowers.co.uk mygreenweddingdirectory Light up the wedding reception with these fairy lights from the Hannah Nunn Collection. The Hannah Nunn collection is a beautiful range of paper cut lighting inspired by the botanical world. They would make fantastic wedding presents, choose from table lamps, wall lamps, floor lamps, pendant lampshades, candle covers and exquisite strings of delicate fairy lights. See the range at www.hannahnunn.co.uk Traditional cuff links for the Groom. UK accessory designer Sonia Spencer from her Oxford studio has designed a unique collection of handmade traditional stainless steel cufflinks with a modern twist of striking etched motifs. www.ellageorgiajewellery.co.uk A stunning piece for the Bride from Amisha. Each piece is made from recycled silver and Amisha jewellery is ethically made. Ten per cent of the profit from each piece is donated to, one of four, carefully selected, local and global charities. Stockist: www.amisha.co.uk. `Just Married' Skylanterns give your wedding the `wow' factor! If you are looking to add a magical touch to your wedding, nothing can be more spectacular yet affordable. WOODWICK HOUSE, ORKNEY ISLANDS We are fully licensed to hold civil ceremonies for the whole house and grounds www.woodwickhouse.co.uk/ group For a romantic wedding marry in style at the Italian Castello in the Florentine Hills www.weddingsmadeinitaly.co.uk Visit www.skylanternsonline.co.uk Hot on the heels of Perfect Wedding Planning by Cherry Chappell comes Perfect Readings for Weddings by Jonathan Law Your wedding will be one of the most important days of your life. And carefully chosen readings can make the day all the more special. www.organicbuffet.co.uk Wedding Planning Services Perfect Best Man by George Davidson It's a great honour and a huge responsibility to be asked to be a best man. Not only do you have a lot to organise, you also have to observe the proper etiquette and, of course, give a killer speech. www.bluestrawberry.co.uk Present Aid... Perfect Wedding Speeches & Toasts by George Davidson Whether you're the father of the bride, the bride herself, or the best man, you'll want to make sure you can master your nerves, observe the correct etiquette and keep everyone entertained. Cherry Chappell's book includes a section on green weddings. [email protected] mygreenwedding [email protected] mygreenlifestyle.co.uk is a thoughtful alternative to traditional wedding gifts and makes a meaningful impact to others around the world. To discover how Present Aid works and to register: www.presentaid.org Bristol Harbour image picture by Graham Flack mygreentravel brochure 2009 If sightseeing and sun soaking is not your idea of a holiday. If you need more of a challenge, a bit more stimulation or maybe you'd just like to try doing something completely different... ...why not take a holiday course! There are so many different types of activities in which you can take part, here we have just a few, eco friendly holiday destinations that offer a bit more than the usual. Equitation Les Trois Becs... If you are keen to learn more about horses and working with horses, at Les Trois Becs they combine beautiful mountain track rides with workshops run by Marthe, a world renowned animal behaviourist and equine author. All of this based on their ecological farm, where everything from electricity to the delicious meals are home produced, a real ecoholiday! Horse riding in Rhone Mountains, is guided by one of your hosts, who possess a wealth of knowledge about the Druimghigha horses, the natural environment and local legends, folklore and history. Accommodation on the farm is rustic French farm living, wood burning fires, home cooked food and plenty of fresh mountain air. The rooms are simple and comfortable with ensuite. Almost all of the food prepared is grown on the farm and is certified organic as fresh as you can get it! www.horseridingfrance.com Wilderness Survival Skills courses Fancy a week getting back to your hunter gatherer roots? The smell of a campfire stirs something deep inside most people. On our courses we strip everything right back to basics. We mix up to date training and knowledge with realistic and achievable skills from our past. You will spend time learning about movement and navigation through the wilderness, which kit is best, how to safely light a fire in all weathers but also how to light a fire without any modern equipment, build a warm, waterproof shelter from natural materials, make comfortable bedding, find food and water, even craft containers, utensils, tools and clothing using ancient skills. There are a number of courses to choose from, for more details visit; www.wildernesssurvival.co.uk www.GoLearnto.com are learning holiday specialists, who have over 1000 holiday courses in over 30 countries worldwide. Just launched are their latest new weekend courses near Montpellier in France where you spend the weekend using all natural, organically grown ingredients grown on the farm where you'll stay to make your own beauty products, perfume or aftershave. The farm is regulated by ECOERT in France. Also on offer is... an eco surf camp, also in France. The surf camp is eco friendly and encourages guests that share the same principals. Guests can learn to surf, do yoga and also take part in French conversation classes if they choose. www.golearnto.com HomeSmoking and Aga Cookery Courses Sukie and Bill have created this rather special holiday house Bluebell Croft, on a croft in the Ardnamurchan Peninsula. Environmentally friendly, with ongoing plans to increase its self sufficiency ability. This is a selfcatering property, but if ever you feel like a bit of healthy pampering you can call on Sukie's cooking. Choose between the smoking and the cooking courses. The smoking course covers all the basics of homesmoking from building the smoker and generating the right kind of smoke to brining and curing fish and meat, turning it into succulent smoked food and then, most importantly, eating it! You can take a bespoke course on cooking (with or without the Aga), home smoking, fungi foraging etc. The croft has a gold award from VisitScotland's Green Tourism Business Scheme. www.bluebellcroft.co.uk Hebog House ...in the heart of Snowdonia, in the village of Beddgelert North Wales Hebog House is a spacious Scandinavian Style house in a quiet peaceful location right on the edge of the village. It has a 4 Star Accreditation with the Welsh Tourist Board, and the accommodation is situated over 4 floors. The large sitting room has a wood burning stove, and glazed patio doors looking out up to Moel Hebog (hawk mountain). Open plan dining room, fully fitted kitchen and utility room. There are three double bedrooms, two bathrooms and a patio garden. Beddgelert is in a conservation area surrounded by some of the most stunning scenery in Britain. For availability and rates: www.holidaylettings.co.uk/26159 Hebog House is getting an eco makeover! How are we going to do this? Well it's an ongoing project. The walls have been injected with cavity wall insulation, and double glazed units have been fitted to all window and doors. A Deva's Str3am kitchen mixer tap with a flow regulator, and a built in water filter has been installed. This removes chlorine and other impurities such as lead, copper and aluminium, whilst leaving the essential beneficial minerals and fluorides.www.devatap.com We have used NaturePaint paint for painting the interior of Hebog House because it is a safe natural ecological interior paint that comes in powder packs. Naturepaint contains Zero VOCs and toxins. www.naturepaint.com mygreentravel Fancy an ecofriendly holiday this year? Haven Holidays provide excellent value for money family holidays with good facilities and masses of activities for the kids. Prices start at as little as £119 for a short break for a family of four people. For the latest special offers visit www.haven.com or call 0871 230 1900 director y www.visitwales.com Glastonbury Festival 2009 Wednesday 24th to Sunday 28th June. Tickets for Glastonbury 2009 have now sold out. Watch out for bogus ticket sales, there are no more tickets available, resale tickets are not valid. Trainline are offering some great deals if you prebook. Travelling by train is by far the greener option than car travel. Plan your trip in advance online to save money www.thetrainline.com PASTURE TO PLATTER Budget farmhouse stays, is a new fournight farmhouse break for visitors to Slovenia. Here they can experience a taste of authentic rural life, local organic food and Slovenian cooking, without busting the budget. For more visit www.justslovenia.co.uk Visitors Invited to Pick their Own Holiday with New Kitchen Garden Trail www.visitscotland.com/perfectfood St Hilda Sea Adventures ...is a unique, affordable family or group ecoboating holiday in Argyll on the West Coast of Scotland, providing family fun and healthy activities for up to 6 guests and suitable for children from age 6. The services of your onboard skipper and cook and all meals are included in the trip. Local produce is used wherever possible (including catching your own lobster, crab and fish!) and vegetarians, vegans and other food preferences are accommodated. The boat is run using environmentally friendly principles with a "leave only a wake "policy. The cruising area explores stunning sea lochs and small islands of the Cowal Peninsula, rich in wildlife. www.sthildaseaadventures.co.uk www.organicholidays.co.uk Hebog House... in the heart of Snowdonia. A three bedroomed house in the village of Beddgelert, North Wales. www.holidaylettings.co.uk/26159 The Granary mygreentravel [email protected] mygreenlifestyle.co.uk near Stamford is an eco friendly spectacular loft style holiday cottage created from an ancient building (parts of which are believed to be 900 years old). www.aunby.co.uk Eco fashions In next month's Join in `the big lunch' ­ why? ­ well why not? What is it? Well basically, it's a party in your street, in everyone's street. On 19th July the Eden Project is asking the people of Britain to stop what they're doing and sit down to lunch together. Why? Well for lots of reasons really but mainly to put a smile back on Britain's face. Imagine a summer's day on which millions, throughout the UK, sit down to have lunch together, with their neighbours in the middle of their streets, around tower blocks and on every patch of common ground. The food, entertainment and decorations will have been grown, cooked, or created you. This will be a day to break bread with your neighbours. Inspiration for The Big Lunch came from members of the Eden Project in Cornwall. To see how you can arrange a party near you, or to see where your nearest party is being held visit; www.thebiglunch.com mygreenlifestyle BBQ The Good Life The latest Eco fashions Organic fashion doesn't mean compromising on style. The Good Life have we turned full circle? Self sufficiency is back in business. BBQ's We've been promised the weather ­ so let's get out there! mygreentravel spotlight on green travel, last minute deals. Lowcarbon living from Reduce your carbon footprint and save money too! We can help you live a more sustainable, low carbon life... From the appliances you use to the clothes you wear, you can help preserve our planet for generations to come... Because a habitable world is the most important legacy we can leave. Dr Judith Fisher MyGreenerFamily.com Wipe out wasted energy with our Bye Bye Standby Kit Our Price ONLY £24.99 +P+P Saves up to 10% on your electricity bill Shuts down power at the touch of a remote control button Easy 'Plug and Play' no additional wiring Each Smart Socket can control up to 4 devices each Save money and reduce your carbon footprint with our LXP Electric Bicycles Our Price ONLY 564.99 Batteryfree fun with our Ecotronic Free Delivery Save on fuel, tax and insurance 30 mile range when charged Ride as an ordinary bicycle using the 6 speed Shimano Gears, or in 'Pedal Assist Mode', or let the rechargable motor take the whole strain! Ultralightweight Lithium Polymer frame makes this bike really easy to handle Comes with 1 year components warranty and full after sales support Available in stepover and stepthrough frames WindUp Pocket Radio/ Phone Chargers Our Price ONLY £9.99 +P+P Amazing, zeroenergy innovation Uses state of the art windup kinetic power technology Fully functioning FM/AM Radio with AutoSearch station finder Charge any mobile phone on the go comes wtih full range of phone charging adaptors Make any paint insulate with our Thermilate Insulating Paint Additive Our Price ONLY £14.99 +P+P Developed by NASA for the Space Shuttle programme Independently tested by Salford University Thermal Measurement Lab Can cut home energy use by up to 25%, dramatically reduces condensation Reflects heat if used externally Easily mixes with any paint 5 litres coverage Enjoy free light and power with our Solar Flashlight & Mobile Charger Our Price ONLY £19.99 +P+P The first combined solar flashlight and powerbank in the world Unique rotatable triple solar wings designed to charge mobile phones and other devices quickly and reliably Powerful LEDs provide strong, adjustable torch beam Comes with 7 mobile phone/device charging adapters Save money and reduce your `food miles' with our chemicalfree AllInOne Seed Bed Rolls Our Price ONLY £14.99+P+P Allinone grow mat, high quality seed and compostable polytunnel Scientifically developed to conserve water and produce chemicalfree, bugfree, diseasefree salads and veg Nothing could be easier ­ just keep moist Cuts to fit any bed, supplies 50 bags of salad, shelf life = 2 years Available in English Summer Salad Mix, Mediterranean Salad Mix, Tender Vegetables To order FREE GIFT Order any 2 products and get kids into gardening with a FREE Great Sunflower Race Kit! Who Can Grow the tallest sunflower? A challenge no child could resist! Everything you need, entertainment, education and fun facts. Purchase separately for £3.99 Credit card hotline 0800 073 1331 Online at www.mygreenerfamily.com/offers For Spain and Portugal visit www.greenerseniors.eu Save 80% on your laundry costs with our natural or phone (+34) 951 167 239 Ecoballs Laundry Kit By cheque/PO send to MyGreenerFamily.com, 102 Florence Road, Our Price ONLY £24.99+P+P London N4 4DR with your order details, name, address and telephone. Effective, natural, hypoallergenic alternative Postage & packing, 1 item £4.00 P&P, 2 items or more £6.50 P&P. to washing powders Guaranteed to last Orders dispatched within 48 hrs, delivery within 7 days, 30 day money back guarantee. 1000 washes, that's 2.5p per wash Ecoballs Greener Seniors Ltd release minerals which penetrate into fibres, lifting away dirt without Registered in England No. 6717672 fading or damage Kit includes 3 Eco Balls, 3 refills and Eco Stain Remover mygreenlifestyle Give stains the stick with Bissell RugStick new carpet and rug cleaner. online shopping centre www.moreeco.co.uk NO NEED TO REPLACE THOSE CARPETS... GIVE THEM A NEW LEASE OF LIFE! It's a handy, advanced system with powerful cleaning action for lifting matted fibres & groundin dirt. Simply `snap' together the unit parts with the cleaning formula can ­ and it's ready for action. Ideal for `heavy traffic' areas around the home, it achieves a deep down clean for the toughest dirt and stains. Then just sit back as the deep clean formula does its magic. Once dry, dirt from the top of the carpet is quickly vacuumed. For more tel: 0870 2250109 or visit www.bissell.com www.greenerseniors.com 29th July to 2nd August 2009 www.fabstuff.net Run by the original `summer of love' crew ­ BGG near the beautiful cheddar gorge is the biggest green festival in the world. Five days of music, bands, crafts, workshops, speakers and organic farms. The whole site is run sustainably and an estimated 20,000 people are expected to attend over the 5 days. For tickets: www.biggreengathering.com www.biggreensmile.com The Eco Craddle The Eco Cradle is a cardboard cot is designed to cater for a baby's first few months in the home. Aside from its environmental credentials, the design of the Eco Cradle makes it stand out from the crowd. It arrives flat packed and slots together providing an assembled structure which is extremely sturdy and safe. The Eco Cradle comes with European safety standard certificates. Paul Tuite demonstrates the cradle: www.ecoutlet.co.uk www.ecotopia.co.uk www.energysavingtrust.org As seen on BBC1's The prentice Ap mygreenlifestyle [email protected] mygreenlifestyle.co.uk www.soilassociation.org mygreenlifestyle.co.uk mygreenlifestyle magazine [email protected] next issue ­ July 2009

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