where it all began

August 1
where it all began

where it all began
August 1, 2017
So where did our story begin? Lets go back to day zero. It started with with Jackie. If you’re local to Bude, you might know her as Bude Buyers Club’s affectionately named ‘Bog Roll Lady’ – not that we’d ever call that to her face of course. And ReFILL Shop really became a natural extension […]
August 18
And then there were two

And then there were two
August 18, 2018
Here’s a face you all know! The driving force of A Greener Bude, super green warrior Deb. A Greener Bude is an organisation made up of likeminded environmental groups, organisations, businesses and individuals working together towards sustainable tourism and a circular economy in Bude – an exemplar town in so many ways, but no one […]
September 1
Shebfest 18

Shebfest 18
September 1, 2018
More chatting and drinking wine, gin, cider …. and a chance meeting with like minded Rachel (aka among other things, licensed victualler of The Barrel Bude ) at Shebfest and the seed that was ReFILL Shop had taken root. That same night, Deb posted on A Greener Bude’s FaceBook page. Would this work? Who wants […]
September 6
Karen wants to help!

Karen wants to help!
September 6, 2018
Karen was one of the first responders to Deb’s call to action on FaceBook saying ‘wouldn’t it be great if…’. When exactly they started talking shop is a little hazy. It was probably a St Petroc’s fundraiser night at AnMor and there may have been cider involved. There definitely was cider.
September 10
passionate about plastic waste

passionate about plastic waste
September 10, 2018
Jackie and Genevieve met at a nutritional course in 2017 and realised they shared a keen interest in environmental matters. After chatting about running an alternatives to plastic website and blog, the conversation naturally progressed to a zero waste shop and Gen has been on board from day one. The first time they met to […]
September 22
Budelicious!

Budelicious!
September 22, 2018
If you attended this local food fair, it’s likely you were accosted in the foyer by Jackie, or Jackie’s husband Paul – “fill in this questionnaire” they said. So you did. And the response was over whelming. Bude wanted a plastic free shop. Eek! The momentum really gathered speed, with Deb, working the main hall […]
October 2
Hello! Is it me you’re looking for?

Hello! Is it me you’re looking for?
October 2, 2018
So after the semi-fame a write up in the Bude & Stratton Post brought the (still theoretical) shop, things really took off. ReFILL was exactly the kind of project local artist Jodie had been looking for. Jodie knew Deb, via A Greener Bude, who arranged for Jodie and Sue to come and meet the rest of […]
November 6
It’s official!

It’s official!
November 6, 2018
After finding out how fantastically beneficial to everyone social enterprises are (Jackie even went on a course!), we decided a Community Interest Company was the best way to serve Bude. We even registered with Her Maj to make it all above board and professional!
December 1
Fundraising begins!

Fundraising begins!
December 1, 2018
Money raised Crowdfunder 100% So now we’d told everyone we were going to do it, how were we going to afford it? Aggh. £12,500 to raise, just to open up shop. We set up a crowdfunding page to set the ball rolling… https://www.crowdfunder.co.uk/refillshopbude1
January 3
We’re YouTube megastars!

We’re YouTube megastars!
January 3, 2019
Ok, well perhaps not quite, but those not camera-shy among us put a little video together to raise awareness of our project, and to raise the much needed funds Creds go to Coral Diffey’s editing service, for putting together such a splendid vid, whilst managing us superstar movie divas (dahling!)
January 5
FUNDRAISING PART DEUX

FUNDRAISING PART DEUX
January 5, 2019
Bude Goes Zero Waste At The Barrel with James Dixon Our first gig together as a team, hosted by Rachel at The Barrel Bude. We were supported with music by James Dixon, and a raffle with sought after prizes such as a speed boat, holiday home and top prize a roll of Who Gives A […]
January 13
MORE FUNDRAISING

MORE FUNDRAISING
January 13, 2019
Wow, who knew Bude loved cake so much? We raised a whopping load of dosh at our pop-up coffee morning take over, and kick-started the rush on sponsored hoppers – who knew Bude loved gravity-fed hygienically sealed food dispensers so much? Thanks Butterbun for allowing us to take over your cafe and Ali of CookSimplyCook […]
January 18
ANOTHER WEEKEND SPENT FUNDRAISING (a)

ANOTHER WEEKEND SPENT FUNDRAISING (a)
January 18, 2019
Two events for the price of one today: the first a dry run on the silent disco (thanks St Petroc’s – sorry we [Jackie] set off the fire alarm with our [her] crazy DJ effects). If you want to know how well that went, you’ll have to read our book; and when we’d sort of […]
January 19
ANOTHER WEEKEND SPENT FUNDRAISING (b)

ANOTHER WEEKEND SPENT FUNDRAISING (b)
January 19, 2019
Can you tell the novelty is starting to wear off? Oh stop being a whiner – we’re on a roll! Saturday’s fundraiser was a pay as you feel car wash, hosted by Sam Edwards Garage and JC49 Car Cleaning – thanks so much for your support guys – with support from not-in-the-least-grumpy-teen Louis, who washed […]
January 23
GUESS WHAT WE DID TODAY? MORE FUNDRAISING!

GUESS WHAT WE DID TODAY? MORE FUNDRAISING!
January 23, 2019
Now this is our kind of fundraiser – where you just turn up and stuff yourself with delicious Sri Lankan faire. Felt a bit guilty that those lovely chaps at Temple did all the hard work (thanks Temple!). AND we rearranged their tables (again). You missed a real treat if you didn’t make it. Batteries […]
January 25
ITS THE FINAL FUNDRAISER

ITS THE FINAL FUNDRAISER
January 25, 2019
Make or break today! Will we hit target? Anyone who was anyone dusted off their glitter balls and headed to Rosie’s for our finale silent disco. The most hilarious and bewildering night ever with Debs on channel 80’s balllads and Sue raving to Channel Wedding Party Songs we had a blast. And at 9pm when […]

If you’re local to Bude, you might know her as Bude Buyers Club’s affectionately named ‘Bog Roll Lady’ – not that we’d ever call that to her face of course. And ReFILL Shop really became a natural extension of the buyers club. But like a 2.0 version, without any plastic and with a really splendid logo and community focused ethos. Jackie was, and still is the driving force behind ReFILL Shop.

where it all began

And then there were two

Shebfest 18

Karen wants to help!

passionate about plastic waste

Budelicious!

Hello! Is it me you’re looking for?

It’s official!

Fundraising begins!

We’re YouTube megastars!

FUNDRAISING PART DEUX

MORE FUNDRAISING

ANOTHER WEEKEND SPENT FUNDRAISING (a)

ANOTHER WEEKEND SPENT FUNDRAISING (b)

GUESS WHAT WE DID TODAY? MORE FUNDRAISING!

ITS THE FINAL FUNDRAISER