It’s That Time of Year Again…..

Yes Christmas is on its way, and much as we’d all like to bury our heads in the sand, it really is time to start having a serious think about what Christmas gifts you need to get for friends, family and colleagues. Not only what gifts to buy, but now more than ever, [...]

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So How Was The Fair?

Time, that human construct without which I would be a lot happier because it wouldn’t always be running away, has decided to reduce itself this week, so I am only now writing up last Saturday’s fair.
The first ever Eco Fair in Balham, organised by Lynne from My Eco Self, turned out to be really quite [...]

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Eco Fair Balham

Listen up everyone; this Saturday is the Balham Eco Fair, and as Boutiko will be hosting a stall there we would love to see you if you happen to be in the area! All details below – do come along if you can. See you there!

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Organic Fortnight

This month celebrates the Soil Association’s Organic Fortnight, which, as the name suggests, is an opportunity to ”raise awareness of the environmental, health and social benefits of organic production.” There are all kinds of events going on all over the UK, from educational walks and talks, to my personal favourite, sampling organic produce. It is an excellent [...]

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6 Billion Others

Yann Arthus-Bertrand is a genius, I think. He’s the guy who does those amazing Earth from Above pictures, and now he’s created a project called ‘6 billion others’, as in, there are 6 billion other people on the planet besides you. Obvious, yes, but surprisingly easy to forget in day to day life. Personally I don’t think he [...]

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