AARVEN Journal

Did you know that each household in the UK increases its waste by an average of 30 percent around Christmas time? This includes 300,000 tonnes of cardboard packaging that is thrown...

Join us for mulled wine and Christmas carols every Wednesday in December on Columbia Road, London, where over 60+ independent shops and artisan makers located open their doors for the...

Over 20,000 independent businesses are preparing for London’s annual Small Business Saturday on December 1st, designed to encourage communities to shop local. With an abundance of business-to-business firms, small market...

Traditional masks have been incorporated within African ceremonies and cultural celebrations for thousands of years. Today, these artefacts are often used as a stylistic counterpoint to contemporary styles, adding an...

On May 31st 2018, our co-founder and intrepid adventurer, Bee Friedmann, packed her backpack, said goodbye to her beloved shop dog, Wolf and travelled solo to Ghana in search of...

On November 3rd at 12 pm, Columbia Road will be celebrating their very own Day of the Dead outdoor festival! Join us to honour the passing of loved ones through...

We’ve recently welcomed Margate Pilates Studio into our King Street store, with both mat work and apparatus classes being held throughout the week. Margate Pilates co-founders, Neil and Cat (pictured) met back...

On the 6th September 2018, online champions of independent retailers, Trouva,  held their third annual Independent Retailer Awards. The evening was a celebration of the inspiring independents that make up...

Join thousands of people this coming weekend, 14-17th September 2018, for the annual Great British Beach Clean. Meet like minded people and do your bit for our coastline by taking part in...