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2 Minutes of Positivity
Take 2 minutes for you – because small moments of care create big change for people and planet
What is 2 Minutes of Positivity?
2 Minutes of Positivity is about taking a moment for yourself, because caring for the planet starts with caring for you. Whether it’s a quick walk, reading a few pages, sea swimming, or simply pausing to breathe, this is your time. Small acts of self-care boost well-being and remind us that positive actions – however small – can make a big impact, for both people and planet.
Finding the Positives
The world can feel overwhelming but small shifts in focus can make a big difference. While we can’t fix everything, we can shape our own outlook. Take a moment to notice what’s good around you: fresh air, kindness, nature, laughter. The more we seek out the positives, the more we find and the more our outlook shifts. And then positivity starts to grow.
Why Belief Matters?
Believing we can make a difference is the first step to real change. It drives action, builds momentum, and inspires others. One person picking up litter might seem small, but add enough people and it becomes a movement. Change takes time, but belief gives it power.
Whether it’s reducing plastic use or helping others, our individual actions collectively shape a brighter, more hopeful future for ourselves, our communities, and our planet.
What is Eco-Anxiety All About?
Eco-anxiety is the worry we feel about the planet’s future—from climate change to pollution. It’s a sign that we care deeply. While it can feel overwhelming, small actions help. Beach cleans, litter picks, mindful choices, or simply spending time connecting with nature can turn concern into purpose. Taking action, however small, is a powerful way to protect both the planet and our mental wellbeing.
READY TO GET INVOLVED?
Join us in eliminating the use of single-use cups, this July and beyond!
So, how do you take part? It’s quite simple;
Make a pledge to be a part of the Coffee Cup Challenge by filling in the form
Use your reusable cup/bottle for the month of July
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Say no to single-use – use your reusable cup/bottle when getting drinks when you’re out and about
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Just a week to go until The 2 Minute Roadshow comes to Bude! 🎉
All events are free, with lunch included on Saturday and Sunday. Our wellness workshop requires booking a free slot (head to the link in our bio)🔗
Who’s coming along?
#bude #cornwall #cornwallevent #visitcornwall #thingstodocornwall
We`ve been replanting the dunes at Summerleaze beach 🌊
With the help of the Bude Dunes group we`ve been given our own section of the dunes for our beach school students.
Over 300 marram grass plants have been placed into the area, with the hope that these will grow and provide the necessary structure to allow the dunes to grow again. Our dune systems are under threat from several different issues, leading to a potential loss of this vital habitat.
Marram grass is crucial for stabilizing sand dunes, preventing erosion, and supporting biodiversity in coastal ecosystems.
We are hopeful that by having this area and various other areas replanted across the dunes, that this amazing space can be enjoyed for generations to come and provide an ideal habitat for the species that live there.
#cornwall #bude #sanddunes #beachrestoration #nature
A weekend of free events in Bude (and you’re all invited) 🐳
Come and join us for all or any of the activities you fancy, more specific timings coming very soon but we have some incredible workshops and people joining us! Lunch will be provided by us on Saturday and Sunday events ✨
Please share far and wide!
Our community roadshows wouldn’t be possible without funding from @tnlcommunityfund @thenationallottery 💚
#bude #cornwall #thingstodocornwall #crookletsbeach #freeevent
What is the one item you think is just completely unnecessary and you find them ALL the time litter picking? 🎈
#litterpicking #litterpick #plasticpollutes #nature #2minutelitterpick
Heroes and little wins ✨
This month’s heroes are Rafe, Audrey and Pippa the dog! This awesome trio have been litter picking with their older siblings since they were babies.
The families` litter picking adventures inspired a book I am sure lots of you are very familiar with, ‘Duffy’s Lucky Escape’, written by the brilliant author, Ellie Jackson @wildtribeheroes
These early habits started young truly do lead to lifelong changes in behaviour 💙
Thanks to our friends at @hhenvironmental, we’ll be sending Rafe & Audrey a litter picking kit!
#2minutebeachclean #2minutelitterpick #cornwall #litterpick #beachclean
Every day is Earth Day 🌎 thank you to all of you doing your bit, we see you and appreciate you!
#earthday #earthdayeveryday #sustainabletips #motherearth #smallactions
Is it just us or are we seeing more and more donations being left outside of the clothing donation banks? We know it can be frustrating when the clothing banks are full but don’t let your kind gesture of donating go to waste!
#charityshop #secondhand #donatingclothes #fyp #foryoupagе
A few headlines that brought us a bit of joy this week, a sprinkle of positivity to start your weekend 🌎
#positivenews #goodnewsfeed #2minutesofpositivity #hopecore #goodnews
It was great to have Matt @oneblueeyecornwall from join us this week at HQ!
We were joined by lots of enthusiastic people; eager to take waste off our beaches and turn plastic into treasured key rings.
Matt’s workshop really shone a light on the issue of plastic pollution and how he has tackled it in his own way through his work. We absolutely loved having our new home busy with visitors learning, working and contributing towards a cleaner planet.
Thank you Matt, and we look forward to seeing you again in the near future.
Let us know if you came to one of our sessions, we’d love to know what you enjoyed most about the workshop!
#cornwall #thingstodocornwall #bude #trashtotreasure #2minutebeachclean
Join us for a special hands-on workshop with Matt Nott from One Blue Eye. 🌊
Together, we’ll collect plastic from the beach and transform it into something new, creating your own keyring from recycled materials. See the whole process from shredding, melting and moulding to producing something new from old!
A great opportunity to get creative while learning about plastic pollution and how we can make a difference.
Ages 6-16 yrs (children under 14 must be supervised by a non-participating adult)
BOOKING ESSENTIAL - Head to the link in our bio 🔗
Please meet us at the 2 Minute HQ - Crooklets Road, Bude, EX23 8ND
The nearest car park is the Crooklets Overflow which is a short walk away!
We have two sessions available one from 10am - 12pm and one from 1pm to 3pm.
See you there!
#2minutebeachclean #beachclean #thingstodocornwall #bude #cornwall
Not all heroes wear capes, some carry containers of litter off the beach 🌊
There is nothing that gives us more hope than this, seeing people giving back to the places they love while still enjoying time outdoors, it doesn`t always have to be an hour long beach clean or litter pick, whenever you can is enough!
We`d love to know if you see many litter pickers when you`re out and about?
#2minutebeachclean #2minutelitterpick #beach #cornwall #praasands
The 2 Minute Road Show is back! 🐋🌊🌎
And what better place to kick off our 2026 road shows than Bude! We are looking for community groups, beach cleaners, litter pickers, speakers, workshop givers - we want to make this a jam packed inspiring weekend!
Come and be a part of something positive, connect with like-minded people, and help make a real impact on our coastline.
If you`d like to be involved in our Bude Roadshow, please email - georgie@2minute.org
We will be sharing more details soon, save the date and please share this post and tag people you think would love to come along!
#cornwall #cornwallevent #bude #whatsoncornwall #visitcornwall
Have You got 2 Minutes ?
#2MINUTEBEACHCLEAN
Launched in 2013 as a simple hashtag, the #2MinuteBeachClean campaign inspires coastal communities to spend just 2 minutes picking up litter and keeping beaches beautiful. It’s a quick, impactful way for everyone to protect their local coastline.
#2MINUTELITTERPICK
The #2MinuteLitterPick campaign empowers everyone to care for their local spaces—whether it’s a street, park, or woodland. Since all litter eventually makes its way to the ocean, picking up trash on land is crucial for protecting our waterways and marine life.
#2MINUTESOFPOSITIVITY
The #2MinutesOfPositivity campaign is about taking 2 minutes to boost your well-being while supporting the planet. Whether it’s reading a few pages of your favorite book, meditating, or simply pausing to appreciate nature, these small moments make a big difference for you and the planet.
#2MINUTESOLUTION
The #2MinuteSolution campaign champions small changes that add up to make a big impact. It encourages our community to share sustainable swaps they’ve made to reduce waste, cut down on single-use plastics, and shrink their carbon footprint.