Archived articles from 2009
Fair Trade Bucks the Recession
20 Oct 2009
Whilst many retailers are closing stores or even leaving the High Street altogether, Fair Trade Fashion pioneer Bishopston Trading Company, has announced plans for expansion.
It’s your call!
20 Oct 2009
Positive News have formed a partnership with The Phone Co-op to offer members and supporters a great deal on phone calls, line rental and broadband.
Rainforest SOS
14 Oct 2009
This is World Rainforest Week. Lucy Dunkerley spent time on the FourthPlinth on Trafalgar Square last week to launch the Rainforest SOScampaign.
Positive Flow
14 Oct 2009
This essence appears to be able to help people snap out ofthe 'doom and gloom' and shift to a more dynamic andcreative flow of energies."
Rich Pickings at Apple Festival
14 Oct 2009
A fruity weekend will be on offer at Reaseheath College in Nantwich as part of a national celebration of the English apple.
Children Plant NHS Forest
14 Oct 2009
NHS forest of 1.3m trees launched at Alder Hey Children's Hospital with the help of local children and Ken Dodd OBE.
Roots and Shoots
14 Oct 2009
Roots and Shoots in Kennington, London uses a revolutionary approach to help disadvantaged young people from Lambeth and Southwark prepare for the world of work.
Trading for People and Planet
14 Oct 2009
South Shropshire Furniture Scheme has embarked on a radical enterprise to help sustain other rural enterprises.
Power Shift: UK’s Youth on Campaign of Hope
07 Oct 2009
Young people from all over the country are coming together this weekend for 'Power Shift', an unprecedented event at the Institute of Education in London.
World Rural Women’s Day
06 Oct 2009
World Rural Women's Day takes place each year on the 15th October. Celebrations and events take place in more than 100 countries around the world each year.
The Great Garden Tool Giveaway
01 Oct 2009
Wandsworth Prison is the unlikely venue for the Great Garden ToolGiveaway, organised by The Conservation Foundation's Tools Shed projectand HMP Wandsworth.
Youth Music is 10
29 Sep 2009
This year British youth music is celebrating its tenth anniversary. It is the UK's largest children's music charity providing fundingformusic projects and activities.