… When you call us and ask for it in pirate speak, or write your request in pirate speak in the customer comments box online!

Here at Scaramanga we take particular interest in one of the more obscure and unusual holidays that you won’t find listed in your average pocket diary… International Talk Like A Pirate Day!

September 19^th has been recognised as Talk Like A Pirate Day by more and more people over the years since it began in 1996 with two men – John Baur (Ol’Chumbucket) and Mark Summers (Cap’n Slappy) – who jokingly proclaimed it should be the day when everyone in the world should talk like a pirate.

Since then, it seems to have cottoned on across the world – and as one of the UK’s leading suppliers of old wooden chests, trunks and boxes (many of which definitely have the pirate-style!) what better excuse do we need to take part in the fun and start talking like pirates for the day?!

So, between Thursday 16th and Sunday 19th September, we’re giving away a free leather journal with every order, and a free old brass padlock with every wooden box or chest order… all you have to do is leave us a message in pirate speak, or even better, call us and place your order in pirate speak!

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OPENING FEBRUARY 2011. Beautiful 1925 two storey house, full of colour and atmosphere in a stunning location overlooking the English Riviera. Minutes from Hollicombe beach and Preston and Paignton beaches, and a stone’s throw from the John Musgrove Trail and the South Devon coastal paths and cycle routes. Start the day with a healthy organic traditional English meat, vegan, lacto vegetarian, wheat free, raw food or other customised breakfast to suit your dietary needs. Organic beverages and filtered water in the rooms. Our food is certified organic and locally sourced where possible. We adhere to the Soil Association’s open book certification for small businesses. We are a non smoking, ecologically sensitive, environmentally friendly household. http://www.organicholidays.co.uk/at/58.htm

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Our Ezee Brushes are now in more than 60 stores throughout the UK with the list growing daily. Customers love the finish the brushes give and the fact that they aren’t compromising the planet in using them. Also their incredibly competitive price tag makes them even more attractive to even the DIY decorator.

Please visit http://www.ecoezeeshop.com to order

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Anokimobi launches ecoskin™ iPhone 4 cover with antibacterial protection

A new iPhone 4 cover made in the UK from 100% recycled material and containing Biomaster® antibacterial protection

Anokimobi, the UK product company behind a number of eco-friendly and innovative phone accessories has just launched the iPhone 4 ecoskin™ – a precision-made cover produced in the UK from recycled high grade plastic and impregnated with silver ions to reduce bacteria levels on mobile phones. 

The ecoskin™ features the same Biomaster® antibacterial protection technology used in hospitals after a recent Which Magazine report highlighted the potential for mobile phones to carry high levels of bugs.

Tom Tranter, Director of Anokimobi says: “Our existing e-pouch™ range of pouches and cases already addresses issues that our customers feel strongly about, being made from recycled plastic, organic cotton and bamboo.

“But we were surprised by what Which Magazine discovered about bacteria on phones and we have worked with the producers of Biomaster® to get this advanced hygiene technology into our products.“

The ecoskin™ continues Anokimobi’s tradition of being environmentally friendly as both the cover and its packaging are made from recycled materials and can themselves be recycled. Furthermore, the product, unlike virtually all its competitors, is made entirely in the UK thus also reducing its carbon footprint.

Tranter adds: “We know that as well as addressing their values and concerns, our customers want a great-looking and well-made product. We’ve ensured that the ecoskin™ is a superb fit and allows access to all the usual iPhone 4 functions;  it’s precision manufactured in the UK by the same company that makes components for Aston Martin.”

ecoskin™ key features

•        Manufactured in the UK
•        Made with 100% recycled high grade plastic
•        Antibacterial Biomaster® – Silver Additive
•        Precision moulded using the latest techniques
•        Packaging made from recycled materials
•        Available in range of 3 colours: pink/black/clear
•        Allows charging while still in the case
•        UV resistant
•        Low carbon footprint

Notes for Editors

Mobile phones and bacteria

A Which Magazine report published on 27 July 2010 stated: “Mobile phones can harbour on average 18 times more living bacteria than a flush on a gents’ toilet, Which? has discovered.”
The report can be accessed at:

http://www.which.co.uk/news/2010/07/how-clean-is-your-mobile-phone-221545

“Bacteria ‘lingers on the surface of a phone which could then be passed on to other people if they held the handset to look at photos or other applications”
Telegraph, 28th July 2010

“The findings from a sample of phones taken by Which Magazine suggest 14.7 million of the 63 million mobiles in the UK today could be potential health hazards due to bacterium levels.”
 Daily Mail, 30th July 2010

Biomaster®

To guard against germs and bacteria for the lifetime of the cover Biomaster® is added to the ecoskin™ material; the same silver based additive used for many medical devices and proven to decrease bacterial levels by up to 99.9%. Biomaster® is produced by Addmaster (UK) Ltd of Stafford. A detailed explanation and video of how silver ion technology fights microbial contamination can be seen at: http://www.biomasteradditives.co.uk/benefits

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“How to store Sunlight.” The chance for teachers  to see the latest developments in renewable energy that can be incorporated into school STEM cross curricular lesson plans.

FREE Technical Workshop on Renewable Energies with special focus on Hydrogen Fuel Cell Technology.

Heliocentris, leaders in innovative training solutions based on hydrogen fuel cell technology for science classes and technical training, will present their practical teaching products within a hands-on workshop.

The workshop will focus on the didactic training solutions designed to teach and explore the area of renewable energies in schools and universities and give you an insight into the functionality and application areas of hydrogen fuel cells.

The workshop will focus on the didactic training solutions designed to teach and explore the area of renewable energies in schools and universities. Included are course material written in cooperation with Ted Lister, Averil Macdonald and Martyn Berry. You will get an insight into the functionality and application areas of hydrogen fuel cells.

Who Should Attend? Science teachers in secondary schools and lecturers in renewable energy at universities.

Participation is free! A Certificate of Attendance and Information pack will be given to all attendees.

We are limiting places to this extremely popular event and recommend you reserve a place by 15th September 2010.

Venues

* Leeds: 1st October 2pm to 5pm -                     – Novotel, 4 Whitehall Quay, Leeds LS1 4HR

* London: 8th October 2pm to 5pm                 – Institute of Education, 20, Bedford Way, London WC1H 0AL

* Birmingham: 15th October 2pm to 5pm  – Ramada Encore Hotel Birmingham NEC, Bickenhill Lane,

Birmingham B40 1PJ)

To reserve your place please  contact:

Alistair Owens

Tel:  0845 634 0585

Fax: 01302 590030

Email: sales@keen2learn.co.uk

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Found at the end of a bumpy track, this charming barn conversion overlooks the wild Penwith moorland and the Atlantic Ocean. Part of a working organic National Trust farm (beef, sheep, poultry), it has been thoughtfully restored under the watchful eye of the Trust. On the first floor and reached by exterior granite steps, this delightful compact open plan apartment is unique. Antique pine furniture, stripped floorboards and whitewashed walls enhance the attractive decor. Set within its own grounds, Polmina offers total seclusion. It is perfect for couples seeking peace and tranquillity close to the sea, and ideally located for coastal walking. Short breaks are available from October to March. Rare breed lamb in season. http://www.organicholidays.co.uk/at/33.htm

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‘Welcome to my latest journey!’ Yachtswoman Dame Ellen MacArthur launches her new foundation this week – with sustainability at its heart. 

Dame Ellen MacArthur’s new Foundation was launched this week, and she talks about this, her latest challenge on the Ellen MacArthur Foundation website.

‘Getting to the stage of launching our new Foundation has been a roller-coaster, not unlike sailing round the world, but this time the challenge is different. When I sailed around the world the outcome didn’t really matter, it was about a goal I’d set myself, but sustainability is part of all our lives, and this time the outcome really does matter.’

‘There have been some difficult moments over the past 4 years during which I have had difficulty ‘seeing through to the other side’, but through our four year journey to 2010 we have pieced together the clues from talking with government, councils, educators, business leaders and experts who are all around us. Now I can see exactly where the Foundation is heading, and what we are setting out to achieve. Never have I got involved in a challenge before which is so exciting, and so testing, but together with the talented and motivated team a the Foundation I am absolutely loving it.’

Dame Ellen MacArthur will be teaching on Leadership, Education and the Closed Loop Economy with Ken Webster, Steve Martin at Schumacher College in November 2010

For information, video and audio clips:

Leadership, Education and the Closed Loop Economy A short course at Schumacher College with Dame Ellen MacArthur

www.ellenmacarthurfoundation.org/  

www.bbc.co.uk/news/education-11154637

From 8th September Open Air Laboratories (OPAL) is asking people all over England to help uncover new insights into the country’s hedges so that the condition of these important habitats can be mapped for conservation. The OPAL Biodiversity Survey, led by The Open University, aims to find out more about the importance of hedges to nature by asking people to identify the insects that live in them and record what they find. 

http://www.opalexplorenature.org/?q=BiodiversitySurvey

If you want to plant a hedge – which is one of the best things you can do for wildlife – the time to do it is in the winter months when the plants are dormant.  For advice on planting, see:

http://www.reallywildflowers.co.uk/content/hedgerow_planting_guidance/

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Below we have listed the Eco Pic of The Day August Top 10 Eco Pic’s. Click the link to see the picture;

1 - NO KINDA SURPRISE – PLASTIC POLLUTION

2 - PLASTIC MESSAGE IN A BOTTLE

3 - PLASTIC BEACH RUBBISH IN LE TOUQUET

4 - THE GREAT PACIFIC GARBAGE PATCH

5 - PLASTIC FOOD CHAIN

6 - PLASTIC BOTTLES IN SAINT MALO

7 - FRENCH SUPERMARKET MINI RECYCLING CENTER

8 - HEATHROW TERMINAL 1 RECYCLING BINS

9 - RUBBISH TIDE AT LE MONT SAINT MICHEL

10 - PORSCHE 918 SPYDER HYBRID SUPERCAR

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MyBerlinStyle is an ecoluxury apartment in a downtown city landmark in Berlin’s most legendary street. Renovated organically with a floating oak floor, clay walls, organic baseboard heating etc, it has been fitted throughout with products from the German market leaders for natural products. This is the best place in Germany to experience organic living. There’s an organic canteen close by and we even have an organic vegetarian fast food place in the district. Lunch can be arranged from Monday to Friday on the other side of the street at the organic bistro. Every second day we have an organic market locally. Europe’s largest organic supermarket, with one of the biggest organic wine collections in Europe, is 700 metres away. http://www.organicholidays.co.uk/at/2899.htm

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