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The mark-makers were back in action at Hidcote Gardens, getting stuck in as part of our goodmarks* initiative. With sleeves rolled up and wheelbarrows at the ready, we revisited one of our favourite volunteering spots to support their brilliant biodiversity work. From rock borders to pollinator prep, it was a day of sunshine, soil, and shared purpose.

Each year, mm*ers take time away from the office to volunteer for projects that are close to our hearts. This …Read More

I’ve lived in Eynsham for the past thirteen years, so I’ve been aware of the Eynsham Day Centre (EDC) for …Read More

On my daily commute through the winding back lanes of rural West Oxfordshire, I would often wonder what was hidden …Read More

I’ve regularly participated in parkrun: an incredibly popular – and free –  weekly 5k run/walk. And as my son is …Read More

This was supposed to be a post about my time volunteering at the amazing ICE Centre owned by Martin and …Read More

Campden Home Nursing (CHN) is an incredible local charity supporting those with a life-limiting illness and their families. While many …Read More

Chippy Green Gym. It’s not really a gym. It’s definitely not a chippy. And upon first glance, it’s a name …Read More

As part of the mark-making* volunteering scheme, I have given up my time to help support the Friends of Wolds …Read More

From voluntary work to homeschooling, the finessing of baking skills to scrubs bags stitchin’, the team at mark-making* have been …Read More