This family-run organic dairy farm is peacefully situated with stunning views of the Culm Valley and surrounding hills. The farm is in Countryside Stewardship as well as in a Grey Partridge Regeneration Area, which has helped encourage a diverse and thriving habitat for the bird population. Guests are welcome to wander through the farm’s fields and lanes, where an abundance of wildlife is waiting to be discovered. Organic produce can be delivered for your stay from Riverford Farm. There are some excellent farm shops nearby selling locally produced and organic produce. The coast, including the world famous Jurassic coast, Dartmoor and Exmoor are within easy reach. Green Tourism Business Scheme Bronze award. http://www.organicholidays.co.uk/at/52.htm

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Spring 2010.

Claire, founder of Green Passion Creative, was invited to become a Fellow, and member, of the Royal Society for the encouragement of Arts, Manufactures and Commerce (RSA)

“In recognition of your unique and innovative approach towards towards ensuring that the graphic design industry can help promote and protect the environment.’

For over 250 years the Royal Society for the encouragement of Arts, Manufactures and Commerce (RSA) has been a cradle of enlightenment thinking and a force for social progress.  To find out more about Green Passion please visit http://www.green-passion.co.uk or the RSA http://www.thersa.org

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As Summer arrives creative people start to gear up for Art Fairs countrywide.

How do you promote yourself and get people to remember you after the event?

Artists Cards are a positive way to distribute samples of your work. As postcards or greetings cards these are a good opportunity to make a little money on the side as you put efforts in to sell your originals and larger prints.

We can provide as few as 50 and as many as 1000 creased cards with recycled envelopes and biodegradable cornstarch clear display bags.

Provide us with a high resolution pdf of the artwork and we can set up and get print ready your card.

Once printed we deliver to you having paid the carbon offset of the postage.

Please contact me for further details and prices james@ecoprintuk.com

01722 340350 http://www.ecoprintuk.com

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A vegetarian and vegan guest house offering delicious food and a peaceful atmosphere, Michael House is one mile from Tintagel in the pretty hamlet of Treknow. It looks down towards the sea over rolling fields and the valley leading to Trebarwith Strand, whose stunning beach is five minutes drive away (fifteen minutes on foot). As well as delicious and extensive breakfasts we offer three course evening meals to guests by arrangement. These are on a set menu basis and draw inspiration from traditional and world cuisine. Colour and flavour are paramount. We aim to use the best local, fairly traded, home produced and / or organic produce that we can obtain. We are licensed. Open all year. Children and pets welcome. http://www.organicholidays.co.uk/at/45.htm

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Spectacular walks, stunning surf and total seclusion on this 20 acre organic farm. Explore our  pastures bordered by Cornish banks and hedgerows. Discover our old orchard, bluebell woods,  wildflower meadows and stream. Walk the two miles to the magnificent beach at Crackington Haven. Simple and comfortable accommodation in Wooda Farm Cottage, a self-contained annexe of the 16th century farmhouse. Organic lamb and eggs produced on the farm, seasonal fruit and vegetables, and organic home-baking to order. Organic dairy products (milk, ice cream, etc) are available from a nearby farm. Natural spring water comes from a well. A beautiful art studio is also available with the cottage. http://www.organicholidays.co.uk/at/41.htm

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We offer a range of escapes at Leckmelm Farm, including family activity holidays, holistic relaxation weeks and traditional craft courses. Join one of our group holidays and enjoy morning yoga with Joanie, local walks to stunning beaches, wild food foraging, felt making, or natural dying. Our family escapes also offer you the chance to choose from a wide range of activities and to create the holiday which best suits your family. We love to cook, and food plays a really important role in all our escapes. We source all our ingredients locally and use home-grown organic vegetables and meat, locally caught fish and shellfish. We also teach and encourage people to forage for wild foods- the ultimate in organic growing. http://www.organicholidays.co.uk/at/2829.htm

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Hair do’s – natural style

Our locks have got a reputation for holding all our power. Just consider the Brothers Grimm tale of Rapunzel; or the secret to Samson’s mighty strength in the biblical story that was turned into an opera and more recently as a Simpson’s spoof.

Traditional secrets

Emerging over 5,000 years ago, traditional Chinese medicine believes that visible hair issues such as hair loss or greying can in fact be a sign of deficiency in key nutrients within the bloodstream, or indicate problems with the liver or kidneys.

So hair could be the oracle to our organs, one of the reasons why Chinese medicine focuses on looking after it. A number of herbals methods are employed, including acupuncture and acupressure, various tinctures of birch leaves (known for its detoxifying effects) Echinacea root, rosemary and lavender. Even eating roasted black sesame seeds is said to do the trick.

One particular potent herb, known as “Shou Wu Chih” – or Knotweed – is now a patented hair tonic that improves scalp condition, transforms grey hair back to its darker self and prevents hair loss.

The sheen effect

Over the years all sorts of remedies have been experimented with in order to achieve that shiny, glossy look we’re used to seeing in the adverts.

The majority of today’s hair product, despite their floral appearances and whimsical, pure names that suggest they get their power from nature do anything but. Various chemicals that have suspected tendencies to irritate and encourage scalp allergies are regularly splodged into conventional hair products.

Click here to continue reading Jen Marsden’s article on Natural Hair Care

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FREE new guide – ‘A bit of peace and quiet’
We live in a fast-paced, pressurised world and our lives can be rushed and busy. In this sort of environment, we can make our lives much more enjoyable if we can find some periods of peace and quiet when we need them. This guide gives 10 ideas on how to find more peace and quiet within the rush of modern life.  Check it out here.

To download this, or any of our free publications (including ‘How to find wonder in everyday life’ and ‘How to live ethically’), just visit the Publications section of our website and go through the usual checkout process of purchasing them in our shop – and you will not be billed for them or asked to give any financial details.

We also have a set of courses and audiobooks on MP3 and on paper that you can download for free and listen to whenever you want.  You can download these by visiting the Courses section of our website.

Daniel Goleman interview on ‘Ecological Intelligence’
Daniel is the author of the bestselling book ‘Emotional Intelligence’, which has sold millions of copies around the world.  His new book ‘Ecological Intelligence’ discusses the importance of developing a keen understanding of the ecological consequences of what we do and buy.  We talked to him about ecological intelligence, and the interview is published on the Life² website – www.lifesquared.org.uk.

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Oxford -based print firm Seacourt have just been awarded “The Sustainable Business of the Year 2010” at this year’s Sustainability Live, the UK’s premier environmental event. 

As part of the Environment and Energy Awards, and sponsored by organisations such as WRAP, BSi and AEA, amongst others, these awards are now well recognised as industry standard awards, celebrating excellence and innovation in sustainability. 

Open to all companies across all industries, the awards are always well-subscribed with over 100 entries in the Sustainable Business category alone.  Judging criteria was based on recognising businesses or organisations which have taken their environmental, social and financial performance to the next level, by mitigating impact whilst using the sustainability agenda to gain competitive edge.  The judges looked at the organisation’s strategy and performance within a number of areas including waste, transport, energy, carbon emissions, buildings, pollution control and stakeholder engagement.  From a shortlist of 5 companies, all were asked to present a case for their company.  The category was one of 11 awards presented that evening. 

Seacourt,  quoted as a “Top 3 environmental printer worldwide” by The Waterless Printing Association, has won numerous national and European awards to date, and is a recipient of The Queen’s Award for Sustainable Development.  This award constitutes their 9^th over the last 10 years. 

Jim Dinnage, Chairman, stated “The Sustainability Live event and publication have grown over the years to become outstanding platforms of communication in our industry, and so we are bowled over to have won this prestigious award.  However, the greatest recognition and thanks need to go to our loyal and supportive customers, many who’ve been with us from the start of our sustainable journey. “  

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Kent based events organiser, The EcoVillage, made its debut at the Kent County Fair, The Hops Farm, Paddock Hill on 1, 2 and 3^rd May. The dedicated exhibition area featured ‘green’ exhibitors, interactive displays and demonstrations.  

The EcoVillage is designed to sit within large scale mainstream events such as The Kent County Fair and helps organisations promote green products, services and initiatives.

The County Fair was a mixture of retail, activities and demonstrations.  Along side The EcoVillage, there was terrier racing, ferret racing, dog shows, a food hall, retail stands and tank and quad bike rides.

There was lots of interest in The EcoVillage; the team were on hand to give out advice and information about creating a greener lifestyle, promoting the green business directory, The Book of Green and ink cartridge recycling by Recycle 4 U. For the children, there was a paper pod pyramid to colour and reusable bags for sale in aid for Kent Wildlife Trust.

There was a wide range of exhibitors at The EcoVillage from Euro Flames, stylish wood burners and cookers, to Riverford Organics, the organic veg box company. Wildlife specialist; Kent Wildlife Trust, Wild Thing Wildlife Consultants, Snapper Vet and Animal Days Out.

Clothing, bags and jewellery from Underdogs, Pickled Green Clothing, MamaCha, Underdog and Something Different to Wear.

Beautiful crafted furniture by Rustic Summer House Company and English Oak Designs.

Organic cotton bedding by Fairly Covered, environmentally friendly cosmetics and household products from Wikaniko, alternative energy by Eternal Energy and electric bikes and scooters by Lean Machines.

The EcoVillage is looking forward to future events in June and July with BBC Gardeners World Live, The South of England Show and The Kent County Show. For further information on events or The Ecovillage please visit www.theecovillage.co.uk  

Quotes from The Ecovillage exhibitors:

“Thank you so much for all of your care and sheer hard work looking after us” Jill, Wikaniko
“It was nice to see you all and thanks for all your efforts” Ross, English Oak Designs

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