Massive clearance sale now on!

 

Sadly, I have made the hard decision to close Pickled Green Clothing in the short term, as it has been a bit of a struggle over the past year to keep things going and on personal note we are planning on leaving England this year. I do hope to resurrect PGC at some point in the, not too distant, future and will keep you all informed of my plans.

 

Thank you to everyone who I have worked with and to all the people I have met over the last four years. It has been an exceptional experience and one that I hope to relive again very soon.

 

Meanwhile, I’m having a huge clearance sale and all the stock must go, so please take a look around.

 

All the very best,

Helga

Fair Christmas Fayre events press release

Ethical Christmas markets expand across London

 

Despite an economic downturn, shoppers can continue to choose from an array of ethical gifts at a number of Fair Christmas Fayres.

 

The first Fair Christmas Fayre was held on Oxford Street five years ago, as a way of bringing ethical Christmas gifts to the crowds of shoppers.

 

Each year increasing numbers of Fairtrade, handmade, eco and vintage traders have participated, and each year thousands of shoppers flock through the doors.

 

For 2012, Fair Christmas Fayre have added another venue and another weekend – the Fayre will be held in the stunning location of the Horniman Museum in South London as part of a whole festive family festival including carol singing and a Santa’s grotto.

 

Organiser Lucy AitkenRead says “We want to make ethical shopping as simple as possible. By having a huge selection of gifts to chose from, in accessible and family friendly spots, we hope more people will opt for a Santa’s sack that is easy on the planet and the conscience!”

 

 

Fair Christmas Fayre Saturday 1st December 11-6pm Regent Hall, 275 Oxford St, Nearest Tube Oxford Circus

 

Fair Christmas Fayre Saturday 8th and Sunday 9th December, 10:30 – 5:30 Horniman Museum, 100 London Road, Nearest train is Forest Hill

 

More information here: www.fairchristmasfayre.wordpress.com

Organic September

Organic September is the Soil Association’s month long celebration of all things organic and I thought this would be a good time to focus on why buying organic is the right decision;


There are several reasons why organic textiles are kinder, cleaner and better:

  • Organic fibres are grown without the use of harmful pesticides or genetically modified organisms so promote a healthier farm and environment
  • We don’t allow harmful manufacturing chemicals in organic textile production, so its better for local wildlife, animals and people
  • Social conditions are high in organic textile factories, and organic cotton production can help farmers find a way out of poverty
  • Animal welfare is at the heart of organic systems, so is better for animals growing our fibres
  • Our organic textiles don’t contain allergenic, carcinogenic or toxic chemicals

 

Find out what is happening and how to get involved here: http://www.soilassociation.org/organicseptember.

 

Sign up to our newsletter/facebook page or follow us on Twitter to find out more about upcoming promotions in September.

 

 

June events

Well our first festival has been and gone and despite the wet weather we had a great time and met some lovely people. The Southwell folk festival is small and friendly, just outside the small village of Southwell, near Newark. The rain did prove a challenge and when the stall started to flood on Monday, it was a mission to protect all the stock. Thankfully the helpful stewards were on hand and found us some straw and wood chip to cover up the puddles!

 

Hopefully the weather will dry up in time for our next event this weekend in London. The London Green Fair looks to be the best yet, with a wide range of offerings from entertainment, workshops, markets and talks. This free ethically minded festival is on for two days, 9-10 June in Regents Park. If you are around then come by and visit us in the markets area, right in the middle of the festival.

 

Following on after this weekend we will be returning to Leamington Peace festival on the 16-17 June, in Leamington Spa and then back to the wonderful free festival Godiva, in Coventry on the 30 Jun – 1 Jul.

 

Check out our events page for more details on each of these events.

Christmas special offer and festive order information

Festive greetings everyone!

 

 

To get us into the Christmas spirit we are offering a special 10% discount off online orders!

 

It’s that time of year again and if you are looking for an ethical present for someone, take a look at our excellent range of clothing, jewellery and accessories for inspiration. With gift ideas from recycled plastic bag jewellery to hemp and bamboo pashminas, we have a great selection of sustainable and ethically sourced ideas for you to choose from.


To top it off you can get 10% off your order by simply using ‘XMAS11′ at the checkout.

Please note: All online orders must be placed on or before the 18th December to ensure receipt before Christmas and that we will be closed from the 20th December until the 29th December.

Holy Trinity Christmas Fayre tomorrow!

Holy Trinity Christmas Fayre – Saturday 10th December, from 10am to 3pm, Holy Trinity Church, Clapham Common Northside, London, SW4 0QZ, more details Holy Trinity Christmas Fayre

This will be the first event run by the Holy Trinity Church Environment Group aiming to raise awareness of environmental issues within their community and to raise funds for work to improve energy efficiency in the Church. The church has identified a demand in the area for information and advice about tackling climate change and they are hoping to hold more events to promote specific aspects of environmentally sustainable living. Within the church they are hoping to raise funds to insulate the roof of the church and foil back their radiators to reduce heat loss in the building.
All the enterprises taking part will fit their criteria to be ethically responsible and they are particularly welcoming those which promote environmentally sustainable living and include stalls selling fairly traded, green, and ethical gifts, organic food and recycled wrapping.

 

Additional attractions include; the Big Green Bus for storytelling and some extra eco-info. You can also buy your British Christmas Tree in the churchyard from the Macaulay School Christmas Tree Sale, get on your bike for the pedal-powered music centre, listen to live festive music as you browse and join in festive activities including Father Christmas’ grotto and beeswax candle making. The Green Café will be open for light lunch, tea, coffee and delicious cakes when you need a break.

 

See their blog here: http://holytrinityclapham.blogspot.com/2011/09/christmas-fayre.html

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