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Bike Week 2015

By Paperstone on 5 June 2015 in Fun with 0 Comments
Bike Week 2015

Why not have a wheelie great time with your colleagues during June and register your office for the National Cycle Challenge? It’s a fun, free competition to help people experience the joys and benefits of riding a bike, and runs in conjunction with Bike Week (June 13-21). So if you think there’s lots of potential […]

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How Creativity and Sound-Sensitivity Are Linked

By Paperstone on 4 May 2015 in Fun, Office Life with 0 Comments
How Creativity and Sound-Sensitivity Are Linked

Does the noise in your office – people rustling crisp packets, playing YouTube videos, and crunching on their apple and celery sticks – drive you bonkers? If so, you could be a creative genius, say scientists. The inability to block out noise and other irrelevant sensory stimuli while you are working seems to be strongly […]

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British Sandwich Week 2015

By Paperstone on 30 April 2015 in Catering, Fun with 0 Comments
British Sandwich Week 2015

The great British sandwich is staple fare for office workers all over the UK, whether you like Coronation Chicken, Egg and Mayo, or a hearty Ploughman’s. So sink your teeth into your favourite sandwich and help raise money for charity during British Sandwich Week (May 11-17). During this week, retailers small and large will support […]

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Essential Reading for Stationery Fans

By Paperstone on 27 March 2015 in Fun, Office Supplies with 0 Comments
Essential Reading for Stationery Fans

Are you a stationery fanatic? If so, here’s an idea for your Amazon wish list: a new hardcover version of a rather quirky read by author James Ward. The Perfection of the Paper Clip: Curious Tales of Invention, Accidental Genius, and Stationery Obsession explores how the items in our stationery cupboards were invented, and the […]

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More Annoying Work Habits

By Paperstone on 27 February 2015 in Fun, Office Workers with 0 Comments
More Annoying Work Habits

What annoys you about the people you work with? Maybe they smell, or say stupid things all day, or have weird quirky habits you find hard to ignore? A national UK newspaper recently did a survey of their readers, and found there were a whole range of irritating habits displayed by British office workers. Here’s […]

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Make a Vision Board in 2015

By Paperstone on 28 January 2015 in Fun, Office Life, Whiteboards / Notice Boards with 0 Comments
Make a Vision Board in 2015

Did you make New Year resolutions only to break them after the first week or two? Don’t despair – try making a vision board instead! A vision board is a visual tool to represent your dreams, your career and business goals, and the life you’d love to live. It helps you to focus your subconscious […]

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Add Colour To Your Life By Keeping An Art Journal

By Paperstone on 29 December 2014 in Artists & Graphics Supplies, Fun, Office & Personal Planning with 0 Comments
Add Colour To Your Life By Keeping An Art Journal

Have you ever thought of keeping an art journal? An art journal is a really cool way to express thoughts and feelings and document important occasions in your life. Each entry in your journal is a combination of words and artwork- but the style you use is entirely up to you. You can use beautiful […]

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Snogging The Boss – The Ultimate Work Faux Pas?

By Paperstone on 11 December 2014 in Fun, Office Life, Office Workers with 0 Comments
Snogging The Boss – The Ultimate Work Faux Pas?

We’ve all seen people cast caution to the wind at an office Christmas party, only to regret it later. It’s far better to be a spectator than a participant in work-related shenanigans! But what is the worst festive faux pas? Is it snogging the boss under the mistletoe, or performing like a drunk Bridget Jones […]

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Race Against The Tube

By Paperstone on 8 December 2014 in Fun, Office Workers with 0 Comments
Race Against The Tube

Running with a camera strapped to his head, athletic James Heptonstall made a mad dash from Mansion House to Cannon Street tube stations. James left his friend Noel Carroll on the Circle line train and sprinted 380 metres between the two stations, to the amazement of fellow passengers. They thought it was Mission Impossible, but […]

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National Tree Dressing Day 2014

By Paperstone on 29 November 2014 in Fun with 0 Comments
National Tree Dressing Day 2014

Do you have a tree in the garden, street or park outside your office? If so, why not go out on a limb and decorate this tree for National Tree Dressing Day on December 6 and 7 (yes, that’s actually two days, strangely enough!). All over the UK local councils, the National Trust, and many […]

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