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Q&A with an Upcycling Expert: UNIQ Furniture
For a little bit of inspiration for you upcycling fans, we’ve interviewed the incredibly talented UNIQ Furniture about all things upcycling!
Action for Children: #HourforGood
On October 29th, the clocks go back – and we all get an extra hour in our day. Preloved are supporting Action for Children who are asking you to use this extra #HourForGood – and in the process, change a child’s life forever.
A Day in the Life: Upcycled Creative
It’s always good to get a bit of an insight into what goes on inside a business. What customers see on the outside is often the finished product, the polished presentation, the ‘ready-for-the-public-eye piece’. However, there’s a lot that goes on behind the scenes to be able to get to that stage in the first place so we thought we would share with you a bit of a ‘day in the life of Upcycled Creative’.
Preloved Member: A Tiny Back Yard with Heaps of Character
Sally’s love of gardening grew as soon as she bought her first house in her early 20s. Although she dreams of a large garden, she has a tiny back yard which she has filled with plants and vintage finds. Where would you put plates to decorate? Click through to find out!
Preloved Member: An Eco-friendly wedding
Preloved member Kate Haines not only found her dream wedding dress on Preloved, but she grew her own wedding flowers and made her own confetti! If you are thinking of having an eco-friendly wedding, keep reading for some great tips!
Preloved Member: A Handmade Wedding
Preloved member Sally Crossley combined creativity and thrifty tendencies to create the decorations for her son’s wedding. Having been given the brief of Village Fête, she got to work immediately! Here’s Sally’s take on a handmade wedding.
What To Do With Your Unwanted Gifts
What to do with the unwanted gifts you received over the festive season? Why, take part in the #PrelovedGifts, of course! Last year over 500 adverts were placed as unwanted gifts in January alone, so this year we want even more people to find what they really want. Keep on reading to learn how to make the most of this campaign!
10 Ways The Salvation Army Will Be Helping People In Need This Christmas
Throughout the year The Salvation Army serves around 3 million nourishing meals at community and residential centres to older people, people experiencing homelessness and young families. Click through to read about what they are doing over the festive season and how you can help!
Dig Out Your Old Coats for Barnardo’s This Christmas
Barnardo’s believes in children regardless of their circumstances, gender, race, disability or behaviour. With over 720 charity shops across the UK, you can find all sorts of quality items at great value prices. This year’s campaign is all about coats! Keep on reading to find out how you can help out.
Cats Also Need Care Over Christmas
Set up in 1927 to inform and educate the general public about cats and the issues they faced, Cats Protection works helping thousands of cats every year and depends solely on donation. Last year the rehomed and reunited 47,000 cats and kittens – that’s 130 felines per day!