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Lost Shapes

@LostShapes

Anna Brindle. Hand printed ethical clothing. Bold original designs and hand cut stencils, on sustainable, fair wear certified fabrics.

 Devizes, England
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Joined June 2013
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Ben Veal@BenVealWrites7 Feb 2022
It’s arrived! My final ever (sob!) @LostShapes order has landed in the post: it’s such a terrific design and a timely sentiment given the state of our world right now. Thank you Anna! #ethicalclothing #sustainablefashion
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Horrific news. Our orchestras, theatre and dance companies are some of the finest in the world. Now the Government tells us “music, dance, drama and performing arts, art and design ... are not among our strategic priorities.” Funding for those courses is to be cut by 50%
Musicians' Union (@WeAreTheMU) profile pictureMusicians' Union@WeAreTheMU30 Apr 2021
The Government has announced plans to impose a catastrophic 50% funding cut to arts subjects at higher education (HE) level in England, including music. Have your say in the consultation before 6 May 👇 musiciansunion.org.uk/news/m…
MU Expresses Horror at Proposed Halving of Funding for Music at HE in England

MU Expresses Horror at Proposed Halving of Funding for Music at HE in England

The Government has announced that it plans to impose a 50 percent funding cut to “high cost” subjects at higher education (HE) in England, including music. This is because music and the arts are not...

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Q: What is the most sustainable garment I can wear? A: The one already in your wardrobe! 🙌 This #EarthDay, remember that the most sustainable solutions are the oldest and simplest ones. Repair. Rewear. Care. Read @orsoladecastro's #LovedClothesLast: bit.ly/2RBEshD
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@UNICEF21 Apr 2021
“All of us have an opportunity to not only influence climate education in our country but also across the world 🌏.” We couldn’t agree more with climate activist Joe Brindle and @TheWorldsLesson. #EarthDay

Why is it important to ask for climate education?

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I'm a climate changemaker @TheWorldsLesson! Find out how children can push for climate action and education from @mitzijonelle, Dharma Abu Hijleh and me at climatechangemakers.worldsla…
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Catch me in today's Guardian (ps, cool photo right?) “Climate breakdown will greatly determine the future of me and my peers, but we haven’t been prepared for it at all,” theguardian.com/education/20…
'We deserve to be taught about it': why students want climate crisis classes

'We deserve to be taught about it': why students want climate crisis classes

Universities are bowing to pressure from their students to include modules on climate breakdown and sustainability

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Climate change: why are women expected to save the planet? stylist.co.uk/long-reads/cli…
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"We face a frightening future. But how has it come to this..?" David Attenborough and other experts laying it all out there. Everyone needs to watch this. #ExtinctionTheFacts #davidattenborough #BBC1
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The way we design and make things is changing. There is a new system emerging that can meet our needs within planetary boundaries. It's called the #circulareconomy
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Dear Climate Activists 🌍🤗 help us reach 1000 young people around world - share our invitation to “the BIG Climate Teach-In” Sat 4 July @GretaThunberg @Luisamneubauer @AnnaKernahan @Noga_LR @AnnaUKSCN @LicypriyaK @carla_reemtsma @saoi4climate @theocmouze forms.gle/BczraAZZrb9YzMEy7
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Today's the start of @insectweek with opportunities for little ones to learn and explore about the really little ones! (There are 24,000 species in the UK). Visit nationalinsectweek.co.uk for comps & virtual events. #LoveYourPark #Explore #NIW2020
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On today's #COVID19 live-blog: 1. Nearly half of the world’s leading clothing brands have yet to publicly claim financial responsibility for finished garments. 2. The #Bangladesh garment industry could see a loss of $5 billion by the end of the fiscal year, said the BGMEA. 1/
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lucy siegle@lucysiegle10 Jun 2020
Not now Matthew Lynn, you tired old arseblower.
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It’s almost time for the #StagWeekend! In preparation, why not download the ‘Top Tips for Stag Beetles’ poster in the downloads section of our BftB project page: ow.ly/x0CW50zRxkh Find how to make your garden #Stagbeetle friendly! #OurAncients @Buzz_dont_tweet @PTES
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lucy siegle@lucysiegle4 Jun 2020
This is vital. We cannot keep pretending that nature is some sort of ‘nice to have’ Damaged ecosystems will not sustain us. Products and services that pollute have no place. The stakes are too high.
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. @lucysiegle, @GeorgeMonbiot, and others launch new circular economy push businessgreen.com/news/40160…

'The future belongs to companies that work with nature': Leading figures call for circular economy...

MEPs, academics, campaigners and green groups argue in an open letter that Covid-19 recovery is an opportunity to create a circular economy.

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Replying to @LostShapes
bbc.co.uk/news/science-envir… This article is scary. The records that this spring has broken.... I feel bad for the farmers who's crops are suffering from lack of rain. We need change now!!
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Lost Shapes@LostShapes16 May 2020
Lockdown doesn't give you a lot of choice of models, so I'm lucky to have this gorgeous bunch to take out for a photoshoot today. If you're wondering, they charge: homemade haircut, Indian takeaway and a top of… instagram.com/p/CAQfAlVFLfP/…
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Eliza (12 yr old daughter) has discovered embroidery during lockdown - all her own design and self-taught (mainly because she's not keen on following instructions!). Really impressed! @DevizesSchool @DevizesTed #embroidery
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JUST IN CASE YOU MISSED THIS! Outrageous when owners live in luxury. Arcadia Group Cancels Supplier Orders for Apparel Amid Coronavirus – Sourcing Journal sourcingjournal.com/topics/s…

Topshop Parent to Suppliers: Cancel Everything or 30 Percent Discount

Arcadia Group says it has a "right to cancel" all orders and won't be paying for anything to help troubled garment factories with cash flow.

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Bella Lack@BellaLack20 Apr 2020
This graph shows the price of oil over the past 70 years. The sharp, vertical drop at the end... that’s today. We’re living through historic times in more ways than we think.
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