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                  The World's Biggest Drawing Festival


                  Introducing, The Green Man!

                  Gary Andrews, our spectacular Ambassador has whipped up another memorable character. He's whipped up a new Earth powered, yoga loving, hunky eco-friendly character to share with all of you... The Green Man!

                  #BigGreenDraw #ClimateofChange #TheGreenMan

                  Day #1 - Try to stay fit and active. Get fresh air if you can. Your mind is as important as your body. Keep that active too!

                  Day #2 - It's easy to feel isolated when you're, well, in isolation. So make sure to reach out to friends & neighbours- be that through texts, phone calls, letters or... carrier pigeons? 

                  Day #3 - An opportunity to sort out your storage! Our #ClimateofChange Mascot is clearly feeling a little more productive than we are. It is a good idea, though. Hmm. Maybe tomorrow... 

                  Day #4 - Creativity is hugely beneficial for our mental health & provides us with a much needed distraction. There is no pressure to come out of this period having achieved an incredible creative feat - it's about the process!

                  Day #5 - Seeing as we can’t go out to buy new clothes, we might as well try our hand at upcycling old ones!

                   

                  Day #6 - #TheGreenMan is making the most of this weather from indoors! If you don't have any outdoor space, open your windows, read a book, make cocktails, listen to 'ocean sounds'... do whatever you need to enjoy the weather from indoors!

                   

                  Day #7 - Our #ClimateofChange Mascot is lucky to be in good health, so he checks in on those who are more vulnerable in his community - if you're in the same position, see how you can help others. But remember to #StaySafe!

                  Day #8 - Here you can see our #ClimateofChange Mascot perfectly demonstrating social distancing (although we would recommend that climbing up a tree be a last resort!) #BigGreenDraw#LockdownTips

                  Day #9 - Given that it's #NationalPetMonth, this #LockdownTip seems particularly apt. Although, there's never a time when our furry friends don't make everything better. Do you have pets? #BigGreenDraw

                  Day #10 - We're a *tad* jealous that he was able to find flour on his weekly shop... If you're lucky in the supermarket, baking is a delicious way to pass the time! #ClimateofChange#BigGreenDraw

                  Day #11 - An important reminder that good hygiene is crucial! #BigGreenDraw #ClimateofChange

                  Day #12 - #TheGreenMan is a model citizen for composting & recycling - of course!

                  It's so important to keep on top of these things, even when everything feels scary & uncertain. Plus, it gives you a fabulous feeling of accomplishment! #ClimateofChange#BigGreenDraw

                  Day #13 - #TheGreenMan is managing to keep romance alive remotely.

                  This is certainly a strange time for the world of dating. But at least modern technology allows us to be together, even when we're apart! #ClimateofChange#BigGreenDraw

                  Day #14 - This is certainly easier said than done, we will be the first to admit! - but where possible, avoid the queues and busy supermarkets and purchase your groceries (and any other essentials) online, instead! #TheGreenMan #ClimateofChange #BigGreenDraw

                  Day #15 - A productive day for #TheGreenMan @GaryScribbler

                  It's good to think of simple tasks that you can do to achieve that delightful feeling of accomplishment. We could do with a good spring clean. Although that new series on Netflix did sound good... #BigGreenDraw#ClimateofChange

                   

                  Day #16 - To celebrate Earth Day, Here is our #ClimateofChange Mascot showing some love to this wonderful, diverse and fragile planet that we all call home. #BigGreenDraw

                  Day #17 - The penultimate #LockdownTip from #TheGreenMan for a little while - and it's a good'n!

                  Binge-watching nature documentaries is the perfect distraction. We know what we'll be doing this weekend...

                  Day #18 - The final #LockdownTip from #TheGreenMan for a little while, and we thought this was an important one to end on.

                  Be wary of unreliable sources and prioritise positive content. Look after your mental health, as well as physical!

                   

                  We will be posting more life lessons from Gary Andrew's Green Man daily on Twitter, and will recapping here each week! 

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