Category Archives: The Green Marine

Flash backs, horn blowers, coffee break and the calm after the storm www.sport4charity.net

3 Men, 1 River and 1000 miles of paddling all in aid of ‘help for heroes’ read all about their latest adventures and show your support at www.sport4charity.net

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The Green Marine Animation Series

So 2010 has started as we mean to go on i’ve shared my dream for The Green Marine animation series on the world stage, both in a commercial sense and also social enterprise and things are starting to happen…with the … Continue reading

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Form Talent and Scruff the Dog

Yesterday I caught up with my good friend and TV agent Jez Felwick (CEO of Form Talent). The idea was to discuss our next plan of attack for getting The Green Marine animation series in front of the Controller of … Continue reading

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Waste not, want not.

Try not to dump useful furniture – what you might think of waste is someone else’s resource. Put a smile on a face and take it to your local charity shop and donate it for free.

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The Green Marine spotted with Le Col

The Green Marine clothing range once again spotted around town. This time it was in the West End and sharing a table with leading cycle pro/guru and now fashion designer Yanto Barker www.lecol.net could this be a sign of things … Continue reading

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Go Sew Fantastic Bring Back the Badge

  Keep mini sewing kits or invest in a few reels of cotton and a couple of needles. As well as being the most cost-effective way to make simple repairs to your clothes and make them last longer, sewing’s also … Continue reading

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The Green Marine now on twitter

The Green Marine can now be found on twitter, get connected and start to receive the latest environmental and social positive messages that money just can’t and won’t buy http://twitter.com/thegreenmarine

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In the Alphabet, ‘O’ stands for Opportunity; it is absent in yesterday but available in today and tomorrow. You will always miss 100% of the shots you don’t take! Go for it and take a risk today…

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Cool advice for a MOTHER’S DAY Treat

Instead of buying flowers or chocolates at the local garage why not help your mum and her fridge waste less energy and save her money by trying these tips. For something quick and simple try dusting down the coils at … Continue reading

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It’s kind of fun to do the impossible – Never give up!

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The adventures of “THE GREEN MARINE” now available to follow on Twitter

We have some wonderful HOT NEWS to report – you can now follow the daily adventures of “Team Green Marine” on Twitter http://twitter.com/TheGreenMarine

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Save Kids TV

Save Kids’ TV is a coalition of parents, producers, artists, educators and others passionate about screen-based media for children, and concerned for its future in the face of intense financial pressures. It aims to persuade politicians and the UK Government … Continue reading

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Who was it that said size doesn’t matter? Little things can have a big impact

Here’s a little Fit Friday tip for you to practice, huh! It’s going to sound obvious I know but don’t forget to use a lid when you’re cooking with saucepans…aye. This will avoid condensation in your kitchen, and reduce heat … Continue reading

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Kidfluence – what is the future going to be like for our children?

Let’s be honest the children of the 21st century are exposed to far more media and marketing across multiple platforms than kids have ever been before and at an increasingly younger age. Both brands and technology are ubiquitous almost from … Continue reading

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The top 3 snowmen made by real people…

I know the snow might be starting to disappear but I couldn’t help sneak in another snow related entry. Here are the top 3 snowmen from around our neighbourhood as voted by me ha ha. 1st place goes to the … Continue reading

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Thought for the week…

“The greatness of a nation and its moral progress can be judged by the way its animals are treated.” Gandhi

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Top tips on eco home improvements

In the last post there were some pretty grim images of Britain, but on the flip side it could be argued that recession means there is a new financial impetus to become greener, after all you can save money.   … Continue reading

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Thought for the day!

I got up this morning and thought that i’d like to share one of my favourite motivational quotes with you – “Live as if you were to die tomorrow, learn as if you were to live forever!” Phew…it blows me … Continue reading

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From small acorns grow big trees

It’s the smallest thing but possibly one of the grandest gestures you can do today…Plant a tree seed. It can be a pip from an apple, an acorn from an oak or a winged nut from a maple – you … Continue reading

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A look through the lens, what do YOU see and hear?

Gaza City: Birds take to the sky over buildings destroyed by Israeli bombing Photograph: Lefteris Pitarakis/AP Israel: A soldier returns from the northern Gaza Strip after the declaration of a ceasefire Photograph: Bernat Armangue/AP Washington, US: A blue line down … Continue reading

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Is your cheeseburger having an effect on global warming?

Little things can have a surprising impact.

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Creating electricity in the playground

Daniel Sheridan, a student in consumer product design, won three separate awards amounting to GBP 5,500 earlier last year for his see-saw design, which can create enough electricity to power a classroom by capturing the energy generated when children play … Continue reading

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Diabetics ‘at risk of progressive mental slowdown’

Adults with diabetes may find their mental abilities slowing down soon after the disease appears, a study suggests in the Times today. http://www.timesonline.co.uk/tol/news/uk/health/article5447148.ece

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Furoshiki…excuse me what did you say?

We all like to learn new skills so here’s one for you that will not only impress your family and friends but also impress mother earth. Originating from Japanese culture where it promotes caring for the environment and reducing waste; … Continue reading

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Scientists dismiss ‘detox myth’

There is no evidence that products widely promoted to help the body “detox” work, scientists warn, reported by BBC today. http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/health/7808348.stm

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