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Kindly Support For Kindival

In the current economic climate, there's surely no better time for a dose of niceness. Whether it's giving up your seat for a stranger on the train, holding the door open for someone, or simply smiling – kind gestures brighten up everyone’s day and they don’t cost a penny.

On Saturday, in support of the considerate folk from The Kindness Offensive (who advocate this type of nice behaviour) we took part in a Random Act of Kindness at ‘Kindival’.
‘Kindival’ was the first annual kindness event the UK has seen. Around 200 members of the public gathered to enjoy debates, workshops, art exhibitions, talks from luminaries, massage, yoga, magicians, jugglers, puppeteers, with an aim to spread the word about the relevance of kindness in modern day society. The whole event was free to attend, was filmed by Channel 4 and to brighten their day even further, the lucky lot were gifted with the coolest, quirkiest products that we could find in the depths of our warehouse… now that’s kind.

Morph Spotted in Ashes to Ashes

Eagle-eyed watchers of Ashes to Ashes on Monday will have spotted Morph in the preview of next week’s episode. Rumour has it that the much loved Plasticine character will have an important part to play, perfect as he is for the show’s retro 80s style. We reckon Morph’s decided to move into more serious acting roles. As DCI Gene Hunt would say, he's got fingers in more pies than a leper on a cookery course.

 

Missed out? You can catch up on Ashes to Ashes on the BBC website. Keen Morph fans can find him right at the end, at 58:54. And don’t forget to watch next Monday night to catch him alongside Bolly Knickers and the Gene Genie.

If you want to recreate this and other exciting Morph adventures yourself, get a My Own Morph kit. Keeley Hawes unfortunately not included.

 

Fire up the Quattro!

Snail Makes Tracks

A huge congratulations to all of you who completed the London Marathon this weekend, or who supported someone else in their marathon endeavours.

Now, we all love a man with a moustache around here. But there's more to Jonathan Reynolds here than his lip caterpillar - he finished Sunday's marathon in an impressive time, whilst wearing a snail outfit. (Nice costume skills there, Jon.) Here he is showing off his guns:

We supported Jonathan in his fundraising efforts for the Primary Immunodeficiency Association, a charity he chose as his wife suffers from CVID. From his victorious position over the finish line, we got this quote from the Snail Man himself:

“I didn't go too badly, but was pretty hot so only managed 4hrs 12mins and got beaten by an ostrich..!”

Phew! It's about time you put your feet up. Pass the biscuits, would you?

Send Your Toy On a Voyage Around the World

When did your toys last go on holiday... without you?! Because this weekend members of the ToyVoyagers website are planning a co-ordinated worldwide release of toys into the wild. Since 2005 members have been sending their toys to complete strangers with a message for them to take pictures and send it on its way, clocking up thousands of airmiles! This was all inspired by the film Amelie (with its tale of a gnome taken on a round-the-world-tour).

One bear named Ivor travelled over 55,000 miles, visiting exotic places as far-flung as the USA, Ecuador, Australia, Azerbaijan and Norwich. We are already thinking of sending one of our Fonies on his way... you can too just by registering your toy free on the ToyVoyagers website!