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Thrive at 25
Published 10 October 2019Celebrating the past and envisioning the future at Thrive’s 25th birthday party By Nick Stromberg 2019 marks 25 years in which Thrive Renewables has been connecting people to renewable energy. Last Friday, the celebrations for this exciting anniversary were launched with a two day open day event, in association with Bristol Open Doors, that welcomed […]
World Oceans Day: British brands creating fashion from ocean waste
Published 9 June 2019June 8th, 2019 marks what is known as World Oceans Day, a day to raise awareness of the challenges faced by our planet in regards to the ocean. This year’s theme for World Ocean’s Day is Gender and the Oceans, to highlight the importance of gender equality in terms of conservation and working towards preserving […]
Lunch at The Clink Restaurant, Brixton
Published 9 November 2018A restaurant review by Jane Langley in the company of Lee Wilson, from team Blue Patch. On the first cold snap of the year, Lee and I headed to Brixton Prison as guests of The Clink Restaurant. The Clink Charity, of which The Clink Restaurant is a part, is transforming the prison experience by creating […]
At last (perhaps) autumn has arrived
Published 16 October 2018I’ve been away in sunny India for about 6 months (yes, a bit longer than expected), and I completely missed the British summer. Traded it in for the original Indian summer followed by monsoon which made for hot hot hot weather with torrential rain. The weather here is conflicted. Some days it’s autumn with those longer sleeves, […]
The Fashion Revolution & What it Means for Sustainable Business
Published 18 April 2018It was some months ago while perusing my Facebook feed that I came across a very interesting discussion in a group. This particular thread was started by someone questioning whether a business planning to use sustainable leather and organic cotton could call themselves a sustainable business. There were comments on the meat and leather industries, […]
BluePatch on the ETA blog
Published 7 December 2017We were featured on the ETA blog in their brilliant blogpost titled Christmas shopping that delights family, friends and the planet. “Websites such as Blue Patch offer a different shopping experience – putting customers, communities and the environment first with a colourful catalogue of products and services with a sustainability edge. They have ethical fashion, ethically designed furniture, […]
Ladies who breakfast
Published 17 October 2017The morning of November 10th saw a stream of women arriving at the doorstep of Blue Patch HQ for yet another one of our delicious breakfast mornings. On offer were perfectly baked slices of baguette from Christopher’s Bakery which we are so lucky to have right down the road from us. The baguette was accompanied […]
Poldark & Picture Perfect Cornwall
Published 8 June 2017If you’re like us in your love for Cornwall and period dramas, you’ll be glad to know that the wait is finally over for all us Poldark fans out there! BBC One has confirmed the start of the new series on Sunday, June 11 at 9pm which means that there’s no time at all before we get to […]
April showers bring May flowers
Published 19 May 2017It’s very nearly summer! We keep telling ourselves this each time the clouds gather and the temperature drops here in the UK. Still, there’s something about seeing those little shoots of green popping up everywhere, followed by buds and blossoms in every possible shade. We’re looking forward to summer. Aren’t you? After all, its very nearly time for […]
Make your mark with British art materials
Published 9 March 2015I love to visit a high street stationers, an independent art store or gallery selling work by local craftspeople. There’s so much variety and choice in these places that are run by people who are passionate about what they sell and do. Arts and crafts have always been a popular activity. More people than […]
Bright Sparks
Published 19 December 2014With the advent of winter solstice we can start to say goodbye to the darkness and celebrate a little light coming back into our lives! An astronomical phenomenon marking the shortest day of the year, winter solstice (the 21st December for the Northern Hemisphere) means that the days will gradually get longer and the nights […]
Biking for Britain: great gifts for cyclists
Published 21 November 2014Blue Patch team are on a mission to find the best of British bikes and all you need to go with them – including low carbon cycling holidays. Women, your distinctly ‘workman like’ reflective vest can now be given to your nearest male friend, as Day Glow Doris has arrived all shining and glamorous with […]
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