The One World Shop is based in St. Johns Church on the west end of Princes Street in Edinburgh. It’s a treasure trove of beautiful gifts supporting people throughout the world. If you are in Edinburgh you really should visit; but first, read on to find out a bit more about this fantastic shop... Read More
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January 13, 2022Posted: January 13, 2022Read MoreShoe Tree Cafe is a cosy, independent cafe in the trendy Heaton suburb of Newcastle-upon-Tyne. With a completely vegan menu,they serve a range of homemade vegan and vegetarian breakfasts, lunches and sweet treats as well as offering an extensive selection of loose leaf tea and outstanding coffee. We
December 20, 2021Posted: December 20, 2021Read MoreWe had the great pleasure of catching up with Angela McNay from Unity Grill in Ayr, the town’s first social restaurant. They are tackling hunger and food poverty through their social enterprise, operating on a simple but effective concept: those who can afford to, pay the prices on the menu, and those t
November 11, 2021Posted: November 11, 2021Read MoreThe Minga Indigena are a collective of groups, organizations and communities from indigenous nations throughout Abya Yala (the American continent). The leaders of Indigenous Minga come from the highest communities in the Andes, the deepest forests of the Amazon, the islands farthest away from the continents,
October 12, 2021Posted: October 12, 2021Read MoreHungry Squirrel make seriously gourmet spreads, using high quality ingredients and with delectable flavours from maple-syrup-sweetened Cookie Dough Cashew to the hearty ABC mix (possibly our favourite at GC HQ - although it's not easy to choose!) Made in small batches in Aberdeenshire, it's fantastic
October 07, 2021Posted: October 07, 2021Read MoreSome of our members had the pleasure of visiting the good folk of Baltic Street Adventure Playground in Dalmarnock this week. What started out as safe play space for local kids has evolved into so much more than that - they now have among other things a petting zoo, a kitchen to cook free, healthy food
October 01, 2021Posted: October 01, 2021Read MoreFormed in 2009, Greener Kirkcaldy is a community-led charity and development trust working locally to combat the climate emergency, tackle fuel poverty and food insecurity, and bring people together for a more sustainable Kirkcaldy. With a community garden space, pantry, cooking workshops, energy advice
September 29, 2021Posted: September 29, 2021Read MoreIt’s amazing how sometimes the world can feel quite small. After our recent blog about Pillars of Hercules, we were contacted from the other side of the world. Maple Street Coop in Maleny, Queensland got in touch to say “we saw your blog, would you like to feature us?” In line with principle 6 (‘Coo
September 20, 2021Posted: September 20, 2021Read MoreBute Island Foods have been making cheese alternatives on the beautiful Isle of Bute for over 30 years! From hand-making the original 'Scheese' around a farmhouse kitchen table, to now operating out of a dedicated dairy free factory and supplying some of the UKs biggest food brands, they've got a vegan
September 13, 2021Posted: September 13, 2021Read MoreCompact, colourful & easy peasy! Spice Pots curry pots and kits make it simple to rustle up all sorts of tasty curries. Goan, Korma, Tandoori or Bhuna, all the spices you need are contained and beautifully presented in reusable tins - either stock them seperately or combined in ready-to-go selection
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