Month: March 2020

Choosing Manchester Over Las Vegas For Your Stag Do Has The Same Impact On Climate Change As Each Person Going Vegan For 1.5 Years

Stuart Mitchell

As the environmental impact of our flying habits comes increasingly under  the spotlight, new research2 commissioned by environmental charity  Hubbub reveals that  just under  half (49%) of all flights taken  by men  aged 20-45  in 2019  were  for stag dos.  Just over a third (35%) of flights taken  by women in the same age  group  were  for hen  dos. By choosing Brighton  over Barcelona, a group  of 10 hen  or stag do travellers  from London could reduce their Carbon emissions by 98%1. This is the equivalent of one  person in…

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Bank of Scotland new £20 notes worth £112,590 to Mental Health UK

Stuart Mitchell

Bank of Scotland has raised £112,590 for Mental Health UK after auctioning off valuable versions of its upcoming £20 Polymer bank note. A total of 92 notes that contain desired serial numbers were up for grabs at the auction run by SPINKS in London on the 12th February, with every single one being snapped up by attendees. In addition, bidders could get their hands on 50 commemorative notes.These notes feature the Queensferry Crossing on the reverse, as well as the most sought after serial numbers with the AA pre-fix. Only…

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Apple launches “She Creates” in stores around the world

Stuart Mitchell

Throughout March, Apple Stores worldwide will host a series of over 5,000 Today at Apple sessions titled “She Creates” to highlight inspiring female creators using photography, design, technology, business, music and film to address tough topics, explore new perspectives and empower their communities. Select stores will host more than 100 sessions led by women across industries and mediums who are empowering those around them through creativity, including co-chair of the Women’s March Linda Sarsour, musicians Meghan Trainor and Victoria Monét, designer Carla Fernández, and many more. “Celebrating the work, spirit…

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Over 250 walkers take part in the Big London Night Walk and raise over £80,000 in support of Big Issue vendors

Stuart Mitchell

Over 250 walkers joined the Big London Night Walk on Friday, 6th March this year in support of Big Issue vendors. This was one of two flagship fundraiser events organised by the Big Issue Foundation, the charitable arm of the Big Issue. This year marked a special year as the 25km route marked 25 years of The Big Issue Foundation supporting vendors. Since its inception in 1995, the Big Issue Foundation has worked arduously to support over 1,200 vendors every year to access healthcare, housing, banking and to rebuild their…

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Flushing advice issued after coronavirus panic buying

Stuart Mitchell

Environmental not-for-profit, City to Sea, has today reiterated its advice on what to flush down the loo in a bid to prevent sewer blockages, which can result in waste and plastic washing into our oceans.  The call comes on the back of recent evidence showing more sewers blocked by huge ‘fatbergs’ clogged with wet wipes amid a toilet roll shortage trigged by coronavirus panic buying. Campaigns Manager at City to Sea, Steve Hynd, said, “We have seen panic buying around the world of toilet paper. With the shelves empty in…

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