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Green Heart shopfront on Gateshead High Street with view facing down the street towards Newcastle

Jul 29, 2024

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...
What To Do with Old Scooters in Gateshead

Jul 4, 2024

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...
Upcycled floral top and children's dress

Nov 18, 2023

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...
Yoga equipment guide

Nov 4, 2023

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...
Mayor of Gateshead Councillor Eileen McMaster cuts the ribbon on Green Heart's new shop on Gateshead High Street

Sep 16, 2023

Mayor of Gateshead Opens Brand New Second Hand Shop on Gateshead High Street

The Mayor of Gateshead, Councillor Eileen McMaster, officially opened Green Heart Collective’s new shop, Green Heart,...
PRESS RELEASE: Green Heart Collective Wins Most Innovative Social Enterprise 2022

Jan 11, 2023

PRESS RELEASE: Green Heart Collective Wins Most Innovative Social Enterprise 2022

PRESS RELEASE  - FOR IMMEDIATE PUBLICATION 11/01/2023  Gateshead-based social enterprise Green Heart Collective wins ...
PRESS RELEASE: Green Heart Collective Celebrates Social Enterprise Day 2022

Nov 17, 2022

PRESS RELEASE: Green Heart Collective Celebrates Social Enterprise Day 2022

PRESS RELEASE  - FOR IMMEDIATE PUBLICATION Gateshead-based social enterprise that provides an ethical alternative t...
Great Big Green Week 2022: The Power of Second Hand Clothes and Collaboration

Sep 16, 2022

Great Big Green Week 2022: The Power of Second Hand Clothes and Collaboration

It's almost here! Gateshead Great Big Green Week begins on 24th September and runs until the 2nd October, and is all ...
A Review of Gateshead Great Big Green Week

Sep 29, 2021

A Review of Gateshead Great Big Green Week

Well, what a week that was! Of course, with a title like Great Big Green Week, it was always going to be full on. Bil...
A Thousand Pairs of Children's Shoes Laid at the Angel of the North to Mourn Death of Child Climate Victims

Sep 10, 2021

A Thousand Pairs of Children's Shoes Laid at the Angel of the North to Mourn Death of Child Climate Victims

A group of grandmothers, grandfathers and parents have laid out a thousand children's shoes at the Angel of the North to demand that we "Give Children A Future". The shoes have been laid out onto an image of a bicycle marking the sixth stage of the Tour of Britain Cycle Race which finishes at the Angel.
Meet Maveen Pereira, Director of Programmes at Traidcraft Exchange

Aug 2, 2021

Meet Maveen Pereira, Director of Programmes at Traidcraft Exchange

Traidcraft is the reason we moved to the North East 25 years ago and we've known Maveen Pereira many years. I was so impressed with the work Traidcraft Exchange is currently doing around calling for a Fashion Watchdog that I thought it was high time for us to catch up with Maveen.
What Is a Concept Store And Why Create One?

May 22, 2021

What Is a Concept Store And Why Create One?

Since writing this blog back in 2021, we have moved out of our first concept store and into our second on the high st...
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