Get Involved

Welcome to Get Involved, the part of Global Cool where you get to have your say. We’d love to hear how you’re living a greener life, whether it’s taking a Traincation, ditching the car for the bus or any of the other hundreds of ways you can help to look after the planet. If you’d like to contribute a story, photo, video or some tips on green living simply email getinvolved@globalcool.org and we guarantee you’ll get a response…

Become an expert archer on Traincation to Brittany

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This week we are sending you on a break to archer’s heaven for a fun filled week on Traincation in Chateau de Gurat, France…

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Music In Public: Ride the new London bus with some old retro tunes from the Goo Goo Dolls and Sting

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It’s time to go retro on the most modern of buses, and here are ten classic tunes to get playing when working your way through the streets of London…

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Man up! Be the ultimate (eco) warrior like Tom Hardy

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Our latest Get Involved post comes from Global Cool pal Javid Rezai-Jorabi. He’s bringing you the low down on the greenest ways to become an eco-warrior…

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GREEN SCREEN: Go on the ultimate escape with Maggie Smith, Judi Dench, Bill Nighy and Dev Patel

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As always we want you to live a greener lifestyle so here’s some tips taken from The Best Exotic Marigold Hotel that could help…

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On yer bike! Five super cycling holidays to treat your missus to

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Global Cool mate Jamie Rycroft has drawn up a list of five fantastic places in Europe where you and your loved one can rent bicycles, saddle up and explore new places…

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Diving at Los Gigantes’ Octopus Cove on Traincation to Tenerife

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This week we are sending you deep into the depths of the great blue for a scuba diving Traincation to Tenerife…

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Win! A grown up picture book with a happy ending to inspire you to chase your dreams plus get a free copy

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Global Cool’s brand new bookworm Nicki brings you her favourite reads, inspiring you to ditch the car and the stress of the morning commute and bury your head in a great book on the bus or train instead. And you can even win a free copy for yourself…

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Dress to impress! Top ethical fashion designers of London Fashion Week A/W 2012

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Global Cool mate and fashion expert Lauren Cooper reveals all her top picks from London Fashion week and makes her predictions for 2012 ethical fashion…

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Rock climbing, crags and meaty treats on Traincation to Belgium

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This week we are sending you to one of the most beautiful areas in Belgium, called Rochers De Freyr, for a pretty cool rock climbing Traincation…

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GREEN SCREEN : Embrace the Gods of Carnage with Kate Winslet and Jodie Foster

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Carnage is the latest offering from polish film director Roman Polanski and it’s not to be missed…

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Halfpipes, ice-diving and skidoos on Traincation to Tignes

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Ever wanted to know what it’s like to skatboard on snow? Well this week you can on this snowboarding Traincation to Tignes…

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How to make a Pepsi can light up your world

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They say nothing in life is free, but here’s a totally free and easy craft you can try… a clever and versatile ashtray or holder (for coins, earrings, tea-lights) using something that would otherwise be thrown away as rubbish…

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Tuscan wine and bustling local markets on Traincation to Florence

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This week we’re travelling all the way to pretty Florence for a sophisticated cooking Traincation…

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GREEN SCREEN: Why Spielberg’s War Horse has got us galloping to the cinema

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Spielberg’s War Horse is the latest movie to be reviewed in our Green Screen feature…

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