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Letterbox gifts
Our Patch, Solo and Family PACMATs can all be folded so that they fit through a standard letterbox. So if you want to send a gift, or order for yourself, you don't have to worry about someone being home to receive the parcel. Just send a note to us with your order and we'll make sure it is packed to fit through the letterbox.
5 of our best reasons to collect conkers this Autumn
You could grow a horse chestnut tree Place your best conkers in water, these will be the ones that sink and don’t float. Plant your conkers in 2cm of soil or compost. Water and place in a sheltered spot outdoors where they will be safe from predators and extreme frost. Water when necessary but be careful not to overwater The cold winter temperatures will encourage germination in spring. Water your horse chestnut as it grows and re-pot as it gets bigger. Your tree can now be planted elsewhere, ready to grow very large (always seek landowner’s permission) You could get creative with...
Generation Green and educational PACMATs
Generation Green is a project run across the UK, created with the aim of connecting young people to nature.The goals of the project are to provide motivation, experience, skills and career development opportunities that are designed to enhance the physical and mental wellbeing of participants, promote more environmentally responsible lifestyle choices and boost attainment in education. The 16-month funded project is delivered by the Access Unlimited coalition which is comprised of the YHA (England & Wales), The Outward Bound Trust, Scouts, Girlguiding, Field Studies Council and the 10 English National Parks. Together they aim to cultivate a sense of care...
Proud to be a Peak Partner
We are proud to announce that PACMAT is an official Peak Partner. The Peak District National Park Foundation is a registered charity and by pledging our support we can help fund conservation work across the national park. We will be donating 1% of profits from our Peak District themed PACMATS to the foundation. All of this will help to protect the spaces we love now, so they can continue to be enjoyed by future generations. Read more about the Foundation here. If you are in the Peak District area you'll find our Peak District PACMATs stocked by the Forest Distillery shops. Browse...
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