AARVEN Journal

COMMUNITY | MARGATE INDEPENDENTS LEND A HELPING HAND

Margate has a fantastic sense of togetherness, with many projects, local charities, independent bars, restaurants and small businesses forming the heart of the community. There's never a day that you stroll through...

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LIFESTYLE | HOW TO SUPPORT INDEPENDENT STORES DURING COVID-19

We know there’s a lot going on at the moment and everyone feels a little lost in all the uncertainty. With the situation and guidance changing every day, we -...

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Mother's Day Musings by our Co-Founder, Bee

It's Mother's Day 2020 and here I sit in our beautiful and closed shop in the Old town of Margate.  The sky is blue, the sun is shining – everything...

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SUSTAINABILITY | THE NEW SPRING CLEAN

It’s time to give the house some new life with a much-needed spring clean after a very cosy winter. Here’s a guide to our favourite natural spring-cleaning products that are...

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INTERVIEW | JEMIMAH KUTATA ATTENDS AFRICA SEXUAL HEALTH & RIGHTS CONFERENCE

We have previously spoken to Jemimah Kutata, Programme Co-ordinator and Resource Mobiliser for APDK (Association for the Physically Disabled of Kenya), we recently spoke to her regarding her attendance of...

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EVENT | INTERNATIONAL WOMENS DAY, MEET OUR TEAM

This International Women's Day the world is celebrating #EachFor Equal a campaign for a more equal world. The perfect opportunity to ask our all female team what they think is the most...

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EVENT | PANCAKES AROUND THE WORLD FOR SHROVE TUESDAY

Shrove Tuesday, celebrated yearly in the UK by skilfully throwing fried batter mixtures into the air and hoping for the best. It is also known as Pancake day or Mardi...

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EVENT | TOP SUSTAINABLE INTERIOR GOODS INSPIRED BY LONDON FASHION WEEK

London Fashion week has come under scrutiny in the past few years, with questions about sustainability sitting front row. It is no longer acceptable for fashion to be disposable. We...

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WEDDINGS | CO-FOUNDER AMY'S ETHICAL DAY

Planning our dream wedding was incredibly challenging and wonderful. Finding suppliers that aligned with our values of being kind to people and the planet took a lot of research, it wasn't...

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