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With the climate crisis at the forefront of all of our minds, it is becoming ever more apparent that making environmentally conscious choices is a necessity for us all. Many businesses are turning to ‘green washing’, focusing on eco-centric marketing, to appear environmentally friendly, whilst still racking up an immense carbon footprint by mass importing goods from overseas. Many of these goods are also produced cheaply and in bulk therefore generating a lot of waste. At PACMAT, our mats are printed, cut and sewn in Britain on fabrics from Oeko-Tex certified suppliers. Not only does this help to keep our...

Take a look around you. What can you see? If you had to write a list of all the things, and explain where they all were it would take ages, and be really confusing. That’s why maps are so brilliant. They sort out all the ‘Where is it?’ and ‘What is it?’ information, and present it in a way we can understand. By Fi Darby   DOWNLOAD THE PDF HEREA4 OR PRINT AND FOLD TO POCKET SIZE Look at your map. It has a mixture of words, lines, shapes, colours and pictures. These are all examples of map symbols. Each...

It can be hard to get outside in the cold weather but imagining watching a breath-taking winter sunset with a warming flask in hand is enough to make the cold toes worth it! The Reluctant Explorers know better than anyone that winter is not the time to abandon the outdoors.  You can find more of their winter picnic inspiration here A winter sunset enjoyed from the comfort of an Animal Alphabet Solo PACMAT   Photo: Sam, The Reluctant Explorers 

A lot of us like to make resolutions at this time of year. Often we seek to be healthier and happier, but this can be easier said than done. Instead of making huge and unrealistic commitments, sometimes it’s by changing the small things that we can make the biggest difference to our wellbeing. Here are some ways that we aim to reach our goals: Get outside more Image @Katietunn Spending time in nature is relaxing and helps us to reset and reconnect. It is also an enjoyable way to get fresh air and exercise. Eat more healthily   Image: @jakevideo ...

We have been delighted to hear from Buxton Museum who got in touch recently to tell us of the great success they’ve had in using our Peak District Family PACMAT with school groups visiting the museum. The museum is a free venue containing fascinating displays on the Peak District’s archaeology, geology, art and history, with family friendly quizzes and activities to accompany the museums various exhibitions. The museum also provides educational visits to school groups as well as resources to complement these visits. We were more than happy to donate a PACMAT to the museum to help them continue their...