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Fundraiser launched after floating shop sinks due to pollution
The founder of Rubber Ducky Records, Myles Greenwood, has launched a fundraising campaign after his floating independent record shop was destroyed en route to Manchester last week. Myles Greenwood turned his boat into an independent music shop and venue, housing over 2000 pieces of vinyl and recording equipment. Since October last year, the boat has been drifting through Britain’s waterways, bringing vintage vinyl and radio shows to towns and cities across...
Political community ‘Coup de Cake’ returns to promote mental wellness
Coup de Cake are returning with ‘Cake Confessionals’ to spread awareness on understanding peace of mind - one iced bake at a time. Coup de Cake - a political community forged in icing - are teaming up with artist agency hen house to bring their ‘Cake Confessionals’ icing workshop to East London. Using vegan cakes provided by the community, attendees will gather to decorate the bakes. The theme for this weekend's...
New Refugee to Entrepreneur exhibition opens in London
Award-winning photographer Kate Holt’s Piccadilly exhibition is an eye-opening walk through the lives of Ugandan refugees and their fight for opportunity. Tucked behind St James’s Church, Piccadilly, you will find a quiet break of green surrounded by old trees and public benches. This spot, where busy workers come to eat their lunches and passers-by stop to read has been transformed into Opportunity International’s new exhibition - Refugee to Entrepreneur: All they...
Biden’s climate summit: What’s on the line for the planet’s biggest emitters?
Exactly what we can expect going forward from the nations with the most black marks against their carbon footprints? Today marks the celebration of Earth Day and with that celebration comes the start of President Joe Biden’s International climate summit - with virtual showcases taking place today and tomorrow with up to 40 world leaders in attendance. Joe Biden hopes the summit will rebuild America’s credibility in the international fight against...
Oxford’s AstraZeneca vaccine ignites debate on female contraception
If blood clots have halted entire vaccine rollouts, should we be taking more time to consider the side effects of female contraception? Over a dozen countries around the globe have restricted use of the AstraZeneca Covid-19 vaccine due to fears surrounding potential side effects. Germany, Spain, and Italy are amongst the nations restricting usage, only distributing the vaccine to those over the age of 60. This week the UK announced it...
Quorn launches Instagram initiative to combat food waste crisis
With the UK facing new restrictions, Quorn has announced it’ll turn a blind eye to meat consumption this festive season if it means saving pubs and restaurants from a food waste crisis. Over the weekend, meatless super-protein creator Quorn announced via Instagram that it will be supporting the hospitality industry due to tougher Covid-19 restrictions, despite the fact this may mean people ‘buy more meat’ during the festive season. This follows...
