Green Heart News
Sewing Is An Act Of Rebellion
Sewing is an act of rebellion.
Really? In what way?
This is what we discussed at the first session of our community s...
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The Circular Economy as a Catalyst for Sustainability
Sustainability has become more important than ever, and that is something that I value throughout everything I do. Ha...
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Discovering the story behind the dress with Worn Stories
I have this amazing dress that belonged to my mum. I can't remember ever seeing her in it or seeing a photo of her in...
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Green Heart's Next Chapter
As everyone may now know, Green Heart NE CIC has made a huge shift from the physical store on the High Street in Gate...
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Gateshead Great Big Green Week 2025: Swapping Together for Good
Great Big Green Week is back, and we're looking forward to the fourth year of Gateshead's very own week of events.
R...
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Here's What to Do With Used Men's shirts: Five Amazing Upcycled Garments
A mountain of used men's shirts piled up on our crafts table at the back of our Green Heart shop.
We had already dona...
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Daring to Dream: My Vision for Gateshead High Street
I have a dream. It’s a dream for Gateshead High Street.
I have a dream that Gateshead High Street will come to be kno...
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What To Do with Old Scooters in Gateshead
Over the summer of 2024 we hosted a fantastic scooter project which involved taking old scooters and giving them a ne...
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Love Is The Most Powerful Solution to the Climate Crisis
I'm stood in a bustling crowd at a To Kill A King (TKAK) reunion gig in London, watching as frontman Ralph takes in t...
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Green Heart Collective Wins Best Emerging Second Hand Enterprise 2023 Award
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Gateshead-based social enterprise Green Heart Collective wins “Best Emerg...
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Zero Waste Sewing Project Inspiration: Transformation Challenge
We all find ourselves daydreaming about the next sewing project we have in mind. But often the motivation wanes or an...
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Exploring the Yoga Corner of our High Street Store
Here at Green Heart, we’re big fans of yoga. Helen and Andy both worked in the yoga industry so do feel free to ask q...
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