Every year we tie our name to some excellent organisations, and 2017 has seen us work with both Acorns Children’s Hospice and Just Small Change. As the year winds down, it’s pleasing to receive some positive feedback about just how far our efforts have travelled, and the latest recognition comes all the way from Kenya courtesy of Just Small Change.
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Back in October, we published some of the craziest vending machines that could be found somewhere around the world. Live lobster made the list, and there was also a beer vending machine if you preferred to serve yourself rather than queue at the bar (this one can be found in Hackney, UK, if you’re interested!) On the back of the recent news that the first vending machine for homeless people has just been released in Nottingham, we’re keen to share more weird and wonderful vending machines that we’ve recently found…
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Today is National Sandwich Day, a day to recognise one of the most popular lunch time choices not just in Britain, but all over the world. Sure, our Nation certainly takes the credit for such an invention, but it’s testament to how good the sandwich is to see its popularity now extend much, much further. We all have our individual favourite, but it’s important to understand that the sandwich, and the likes of Subway to go with it, wouldn’t exist if it weren’t for a certain gentleman known as John Montagu…
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From when the first vending machine appeared in the 1880’s, they have come an extremely long way. Hot drinks machines now dispense coffee shop quality, and fresh food and snack machines deliver big brands in a pinch of the time. The evolution of vending has also extended to strange and quirky options though, many of which you can actually envisage a purpose for. Some are a bit pointless, yes, but they add to the fun! Take a look below for some of the best ones we have found…
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Our favourite coffee is as unique to us as our fingerprint. Maybe it’s a Café Latte with two sugars, an Espresso with a double shot, or perhaps you enjoy a Mocha instead. While many of us know what we want at the hot drinks machine, though, how many of you know exactly what goes into your chosen variety? As we slowly work our way into the week, settle back, and let us teach you all about those key ingredients. We’ll give you a taster: Espresso is apparent in every one!
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Border are a family owned company that have been sharing the love of biscuits for over 30 years. They began in 1984, when John Cunningham purchased a tiny factory in Lanark and entrusted his four workers to set about making the best biscuits they could. With little machinery available, it was a hard task, yet one that was soon overcome. Over the following years, further recipes have been added to their range, and they’ve been forced to expand the business due to such high demand. Coinadrink place only the very best snacks in our machines, so remember that when you see the new ‘Café Bake’ range in your workplace…
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For many, our favourite hot drink is as unique to us as our fingerprint, and it extends much further than simply tea, coffee or hot chocolate. How much sugar do you take? What about milk? If you’re someone who enjoys a cup of tea, which brand does it need to be? The questions are endless, and making a hot drink for someone else can be like stepping into no mans’ land. What we want to know, though, is how you’d feel about trying something a little different…
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We still think of micro-markets as ‘new’, so when we searched ‘micro-markets’ on our website news page we were surprised to be taken right back to January 2014.
It’s true: we’ve been banging the drum about this refreshingly simple way of keeping busy people fed and watered for over three years!
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The ‘Focussed Ladies’ have gone from strength to strength, and the below update shows the scale of their success. To go back and see how the story began – click here.
The women are always keen to enjoy more and have methods in place to try and do so, but the scale of how far they have come is clear to see. This is all thanks to the excellent work of Just Small Change.
Read below to get the latest update on the Focussed Ladies.
Jane Achieng Otiu
Now, Jane is comfortably making a healthy profit of Kshs 300-400 every day, thanks to expanding her stock and selling products such as fruit, crisps and fries. This is her only source of income so she doesn’t live a life of dreams, though her profit margins are enough to cover the rent and basic living costs. If the charity continues with its success, a bigger loan of Kshs 40,000 would enable her to put a cover over her stand, to protect it from the wind and rain.
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We all need to understand the importance of keeping ourselves hydrated, but we must also accept that there are different methods in which we can ensure it. Water may be the only fluid that we’re consistently told to drink ‘plenty of’, though in truth keeping hydrated from any source is a great way to keep our mind and body in tip top condition. So, if water isn’t for you, there are plenty of tasty alternatives out there, and Vimto are one brand that are especially renowned for a refreshing drink.
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