8th Mar 2024
This September will mark our 20th business anniversary. Wow, where did that time go?! On the approach to this big milestone we're taking a moment to reflect on the incredible journey that has brought us to where we are today. We are immensely grateful for the opportunity to work with you over the years and for the relationships we've built along the way.
For this special occasion, we invite you to share your memorable moments and experiences with our business, whether that's as a Make Hay web design or Green Hosting client (or both!). It could be a memory of a successful project, an interaction with our team, something funny or a goal achieved together.
Simply send us a message, we'd love to hear from you.
With your help, we will make a virtual wall of 20 years of memories, with a big shout out to you of course. Your memorable moments might be a quick snapshot or something longer, all are welcome.
In the longer term, your experiences and insights are invaluable to us, not only in celebrating our past but also in shaping our future. Your feedback helps us understand what we're doing right and where we can improve, ensuring that we continue to provide exceptional services and experiences for years to come.
We're excited to hear from you and to reminisce about the journey we've taken together. Thank you for being a part of our story and for trusting us with your business, organisation or enterprise. Here's to many more years of success and partnership!
Thank you all so much.
29th Feb 2024
Here’s February’s edition of our Green Hosting clients appreciation. Let’s leap in (see what I did there?) and show them some love!
Wild Intrigue
Hosting unique wildlife experiences to connect everyone with nature
Green Space Therapy and Counselling
Therapy and counselling, specialising in nature therapy
Low Carbon Oxford North
Local residents supporting ambitious CO2 cuts through local action.
Lee Goater
Design, art direction and branding
Cheque Pictures
Rock climbing film maker and photographer based in Sheffield, UK
Beautiful Change
Arts projects with individuals and communities affected by violence, conflict and disaster
Balanced Earth
Hand crafted plant mobiles made from recycled materials
British Association for Canadian Studies
A forum and meeting point for Canadian Studies in the United Kingdom
Dr David Dixon
Author and consultancy service for schools to develop their sustainability and curriculum
Fuschia Hutton
An Italian to English transcreator. Ethical copy for ethical business.
Swarthmoor Quakers
South Cumbria Quaker meetings where all are welcome
Talking Space
Talkingspace therapy. Counselling and psychotherapy
Photo copyright – The individuals and organisations listed in this post
31st Jan 2024
We have been running our Green Hosting client appreciation feature on our socials for some time now. This year we're bringing things home a little more and will be giving monthly shout-outs to the amazing people and organisations who choose to power their websites with 100% renewable energy year after year.
So, without further ado, here’s the first of 2024's appreciation of more of our wonderful Green Hosting clients...
Dre’s Caribbean Kitchen
Homemade, tasty, afro-caribbean cuisine inspired by traditional recipes.
Support for Carers
Supporting carers throughout the county of Leicestershire
Transition Berkhamstead
Working towards a strong sustainable community
Alan Brown
Visual artist working with audio, moving image and technology
The Pattern Etica
Pattern cutters specialising in womenswear/menswear tailoring, activewear, outerwear and custom designs
Kiakari
Writer, photographer, and artist / designer based in France, working with clients around the world
Our Streets Chorlton
A community-led project for a greener, safer, more accessible Chorlton
Transition Town Lewes
Local solutions for global problems in Lewes
Banging on about Bikes
A blog for banging on about bikes and cycling
Leonard School of Dance
A specialist classical ballet school in Nottinghamshire
Garden Fibres
Information and inspiration on gardening and crafting
Trenow Fields
An organic regenerative project and coastal sanctuary in Cornwall
Photo copyright – Dre's Caribbean Kitchen, Trenow Fields, Support for Carers and Alan Brown
12th Jan 2024
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18th Jan 2023
Hi, I’m Priya, founder of upcycled accessories and kidswear brand, Pri Pri. All designs use pre loved saris and are handmade by a charity in India that helps to upskill and empower underprivileged women with training in tailoring.
The concept was born out of my love for Indian clothing, those luxurious fabrics and rich colours have always appealed to me. One of my first sewing memories is from when I was 10 years old and Patti, my Indian grandma, taught me how to use a sewing machine. It led to my first little business venture, using zips from the big sacks of rice at home to make pencil cases and raise money for charity. It was my grandmother who also first introduced me to the zero waste concept. Every scrap of fabric would somehow be put to use.
Zero waste/sustainability is what I guess we call it now, but coming from a generation and a country where throwaway fashion wasn’t really considered an option, she made sure I learnt the importance of these values too.
This passion started a very long time ago but it’s something that has stayed with me through my life. I didn’t study textiles, I didn’t have a career in design, but I’ve just always loved making and repurposing stuff. When my niece was born, I found myself drawn back to the treasure chest of my mum's beautiful old saris and had the idea of making little party dresses for our new family member. The colourful fabrics were so vibrant, and the silk so soft, that they were ideal for remaking into kids’ partywear. After a few encouraging comments, I added some dresses to the online marketplace Etsy, and it became my side hustle.
In 2021, the business moved from being a side hustle to my primary job. I decided to outsource the making of my products and I found a wonderful charity to work with, back in my grandmother’s home of Mumbai, to help make up my designs. The organisation trains underprivileged women in tailoring, upskilling them and enabling them to gain employment at the end of their training. Research shows education and empowerment in women leads to living a healthier, happier life and can break the cycle of poverty, and it has been great to hear how many of the women who work on Pri Pri designs, feel more confident after their training and employment.
Find Priya online at:
Website: pripri.co.uk
Twitter: @PriPriCoUk
Facebook: facebook.com/PriPri.co.uk
Pintrest: pinterest.co.uk/PriPriStore
Instagram: instagram.com/pripri.co.uk
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