Another first for Mumbles

The sun is glorious and the visitors have started pouring into our little village of Mumbles, Swansea. Mumbles has been a popular tourist destination for hundreds of years, thanks to the Mumbles Railway (which sadly closed in 1960). The 200th anniversary of the railway was recently celebrated - on 25 March 1807, the very same day that the British Parliament passed a Bill to outlaw the transatlantic trade in slaves, Swansea took its place in history with the inauguration of the world's first passenger railway. It is sad however to think that 200 years later, there is still slavery in the form of child trafficking, child labour and unfair working practices in some countries. Christine and I value Fair Trade principles will try to continue to purchase as many of our non-recycled materials as ethically as possible.

Continuing on the Mumbles theme, we have decided that it makes sense to test our creations out in a local gallery or boutique. The website will be run, albeit a little later than first hoped. More details on retaillers to follow.
Thanks for reading, Ella

Green Beach Websites of the Week

• Read more about the Mumbles Railway at the BBC mini site.


• Read local news and events (including the local produce market - next week) at the Mumbles Online Newspaper


• Learn more about the fight for freedom at the Anti Slavery International website

Five ways to reuse our little jewellery bags

I have already noted that our creations will be presented in recycled material bags. We have come up with 5 ideas to reuse the bags -

1. Fill with lavender & hang amongst your clothes


2. Fill with (fairtrade) chocolates & give as a gift


3. Pop in your phone/ipod/sunglasses instead of having them rattle around your bag


4. A make up bag


5. Collect a few and reuse as children's party bags