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Hello everyone,

Welcome to our November newsletter — a month packed with creativity, community stories, product guides, sustainable living tips, and an in-depth look at workplace culture. Here’s everything you might have missed on AlisonLittle.blog.

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🌺 River of Poppies in Port Sunlight – Community Art Installation

We opened the month with a powerful local story. A breathtaking River of Poppies installation in Port Sunlight now cascades from the tower of Christ Church United Reformed Church. Created by local knitters, community groups, and Green Watch from Bromborough Fire Station, the artwork honours those who served and highlights the village’s strong sense of unity and remembrance.

👉 Read the full article: A River of Poppies Flows Through Port Sunlight
Keywords: Port Sunlight poppy display, Remembrance Day installation, community art UK

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📚 Anfield Road – A Graphic Novel About Growing Up in 1980s Liverpool

Chris Shepherd’s Anfield Road graphic novel brings 1980s Liverpool to life with humour, hardship, and heart. The book follows Conor, a teenager navigating love, loss, family, and identity in the shadow of Anfield Stadium. With bold black-and-white artwork and flashes of colour, it’s a must-read for anyone interested in Liverpool culture, coming-of-age stories, or independent graphic novels.

👉 Read the review: Anfield Road
Keywords: Liverpool graphic novel, Anfield Road review, 1980s Liverpool stories

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🧤 The Best Winter Gloves 2024 – Warm, Sustainable & Stylish

Winter arrives — and with it, the hunt for warm hands! This month’s guide rounds up the best winter gloves for women and men, including heated waterproof gloves, ethical wool fingerless gloves, classic mittens, and elegant faux-suede styles. Whether you want comfort, sustainability, or everyday practicality, this list has you sorted.

👉 Explore the full guide: Best Winter Gloves for Every Occasion
Keywords: best winter gloves 2024, warm gloves for cold weather, sustainable winter accessories

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🌍 10 Environmental Pledges for Sustainable Living After COP

Inspired by this year’s climate discussions, I created a set of 10 simple environmental pledges you can adopt at home. From ditching wasteful coffee pods to choosing local makers, reducing fashion waste, embracing eco-friendly travel, and greening your digital habits, these tips offer practical ways to live more sustainably.

👉 Read the eco guide: 10 Environmental Commitments for Greener Living
Keywords: sustainable living tips, eco habits for beginners, how to live greener

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🎄 Best Christmas Jumpers 2024 – Wearable All Winter Long

Forget one-day novelty jumpers — this guide focuses on Christmas jumpers you’ll wear all winter, including minimalist knits, cosy Alpine patterns, and versatile hoodie styles. These designs add festive warmth without feeling overly seasonal, making them perfect from December through spring.

👉 See the selection: Best Christmas Jumpers You Can Wear Beyond December
Keywords: best Christmas jumpers 2024, winter knitwear guide, festive fashion that lasts

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😔 Inside Chums – A First-Hand Account of Toxic Workplace Culture

One of the most eye-opening pieces this month explores my 18 months working for Chums, revealing a workplace culture marked by strict rules, inconsistent management, unrealistic expectations, and unnecessary humiliation. From being disciplined over tailored shorts in a heatwave to witnessing unfair dismissals, this article sheds light on serious issues in staff treatment and working conditions.

👉 Read the full story: Inside Chums: My Experience of a Toxic Workplace Culture
Keywords: Chums workplace review, toxic work environment story, employee rights UK

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✨ Coming in December – Festive Guides & New Year Inspiration

Next month, look out for:
🎁 The best running accessories 2024
🧩 A cosy winter jigsaw guide
🎄 How to plan a meaningful, stress-free Christmas
🥂 Non-alcoholic drinks to celebrate the New Year
…and plenty more winter inspiration.

Stay warm and see you soon,
Alison

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