The View From The Pier

An independent blog looking at ethical fashion, sweatshops, organics, sustainability, charity and the third sector. The world of apparel and its worldwide impact, mixed with articles about fundraising and charities. Written and produced by Rob Wickings.

Thursday, 30 June 2016

Brexit And Fashion

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In the last of our post-Brexit articles, we'll take a quick look at what the UK's move away from the European Union could mean for ...
Wednesday, 29 June 2016

Brexit And Charities

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In the second of this week's post-Brexit pieces, we look at how UK charities are faced with an even more uncertain future. The last cou...
Tuesday, 28 June 2016

Brexit And The Environment

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Good grief. I go away for a week, and look what happens. The U.K. Is facing a major constitutional crisis following its decision to leave th...
Friday, 17 June 2016

WOVNS: rethreading textiles

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A problem for small-run clothing producers and home enthusiasts has always been access to high-quality materials. It's easy for the big...
Wednesday, 15 June 2016

It's National Bike Week!

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As the producer of a cycling documentary, and one of the millions who choose to use pedal power for their local journeys, I'm very happy...
Tuesday, 14 June 2016

Rob's Been At Docfest

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I still feel a bit battered and dazed after my big weekend away. Where was I? Ibiza, raving it up at the super clubs? At the Euros, perhaps...
Thursday, 9 June 2016

Volunteer's Week

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You hear a lot in the press and from that Facebook mate of yours (you know the one) about the way charities are stuffed full of overpaid, u...
Wednesday, 8 June 2016

Make Room In Your Wardrobe

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A fascinating article in the Guardian recently took a peek into journalist Chitra Ramaswamy's wardrobe, and came to some interesting co...
Tuesday, 7 June 2016

Making It Socially with Simon James Cathcart

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Ethical fashion would not be the growing phenomenon it is, I think, had a couple of factors not come into play within a short period. The fi...
Friday, 3 June 2016

How We Talk Ourselves Out Of Supporting Ethical Behaviour

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Readers, if you're a regular visitor to this blog, you are the right sort of people. You care about the environment, about worker expoi...
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