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Meet the artist

Meet the artist

You might have noticed we have a few PACMAT prints created from paintings by Gabby Malpas. Gabby is an NZ artist who has lived in Sydney since 2003, after living in the UK for 14 years. It was whilst she was living in the UK that we worked together and became close friends. Gabby has created art for three decades, whilst also holding down a job as project manager for large design and web agencies. In 2014 she became a full-time artist.  Originally Gabby studied ceramics, training as a potter. but when she left art school she no longer had access to the equipment, so...

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Gift ideas -

A little bundle of joy for Father's Day

A little bundle of joy for Father's Day

A technical picnic blanket with a map. You can now buy the Ordnance Survey PACMAT picnic blankets directly from Rubbastuff. Our Ordnance Survey Collection covers: New Forest • London Parks • Glasgow, Loch Lomand & Firth of Clyde Family • Brecon Beacons • Peak District • Dartmoor • Isle of Arran • Snowdonia • Lake District • Great Britain.

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Where's your favourite picnic spot?

Where's your favourite picnic spot?

Ordnance Survey is offering 20% off picnic blankets. We Brits love a picnic. So we want to travel the lengths and depths of Britain to find which region is home to Britain's perfect picnic. And we need you!Whether it's a woods close to your home or a favourite from a British holiday destination, it's time for you to share your best al fresco eating destinations.Simply submit a suggestion and get 20% off an OS towels and picnic blankets.You'll also be in with the chance of winning the perfect picnic bundle.

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#UKexplore in March 2019

#UKexplore in March 2019

Karen and Charly host the #UKexplore hashtag on Instagram, with now over 39,850 photos tagged. This month, they're hoping to hit the 40k mark. They ask that everyone keeps uploading their photos from around the UK and as an incentive they are giving away a PACMAT Family. Read more here.

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Competition -

Win a PACMAT with Mummy Fever

Win a PACMAT with Mummy Fever

Mummy Fever, mother of 4, "Always end up taking a ton of stuff in a rucksack on a walk and never want to carry a big rug as well." She loves the PACMAT for its pattern and size. In fact she's running a competition this month for one lucky Mummy Fever reader to win a PACMAT. Find out more here: https://mummyfever.co.uk/spring-and-summer-picnics-win-a-pacmat/

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