Welcoming Spring 2024
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by Disco Beads
1M ago
Welcoming the Renewal: Celebrating the Spring Equinox 2024 As the earth transitions from the depths of winter into the vibrant season of Spring, we find ourselves standing on the threshold of renewal and rebirth. March 20th marks the Spring Equinox, a time when day and night are perfectly balanced, and nature awakens from its Winter slumber. This year, let's embrace the energy of this celestial event and celebrate the arrival of Spring in style. Understanding the Spring Equinox: The Spring Equinox, also known as the Vernal Equinox, occurs when the sun crosses the celestial equator, marking th ..read more
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Shamrock Spirituality Explained!
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by Disco Beads
1M ago
Unveiling the Rich History of St. Patrick's Day As March 17th approaches, cities around the world prepare for a sea of green and festivities galore. But beyond the parades, shamrocks, and pots of gold lies a captivating history steeped in tradition and cultural significance. St. Patrick's Day, celebrated in honor of the patron saint of Ireland, St. Patrick, has evolved into a global phenomenon. However, its origins can be traced back to the early 17th century. St. Patrick himself was not Irish; he was born in Britain in the late 4th century and kidnapped by Irish pirates at the age of 16. He ..read more
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From Pixels to Pokemon: A Journey Through the Evolution of Video Games
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by Disco Beads
1M ago
In the span of a few decades, video games have transformed from simple pixelated wonders to intricate virtual realms that captivate audiences worldwide. The history of video games is a fascinating tale of innovation, technological advancements, and cultural phenomena, culminating in the iconic success of Pokemon. The journey began in the early 1950s when scientists created simple games as experiments in computer programming. Fast forward to the 1970s, and arcade games like Pong and Space Invaders marked the birth of the gaming industry. The advent of home consoles, such as the Atari 2600, in t ..read more
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Celebrating with Flowers!
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by Disco Beads
1M ago
Our NEW Spring Collection is created to honour the beautiful return of life to the earth we are beginning to feel!  Many items come with seedballs to spread wild flowers to create new life and feed the butterflies and bees. We have launched it to coincide with Imbolc, celebrated normally around February 1st or 2nd, which marks the halfway point between the Winter Solstice and the Spring Equinox. Derived from the Gaelic word "Oimelc," meaning "ewe's milk," Imbolc is a traditional Celtic festival that honors the first signs of Spring and the awakening of the earth. This ancient f ..read more
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Magical 'Make your Own!'
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by Disco Beads
7M ago
We are excited to release our ALL NEW 'Make your Own' jewellery kits! For the start of the spooky season, we have a classic favourite 'Magical' Set! Featuring character Fimo figure beads, a 'lightning bolt' charm and a '9 3/4' charm along with Disco Beads in Gold, Red and Gunmetal, this set is sure to be a hit with those who you know who! Enough string, tags, beads and bits to make three adult Bracelets or a Necklace or Anklet and Bracelet as you like! Now in a funky red Pillbox case it makes the perfect gift for a creative soul. Standard Kits Our standard kits are now in smaller packaging an ..read more
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Journey of a Lifetime: From Colombia to the UK and Beyond!
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by Disco Beads
9M ago
Meet Maurice, the Adventurer Cycling to Inspire Dreams! Hello, fellow adventurers and dream-chasers! Today, we bring you an extraordinary tale of courage, determination, and inspiration. Meet Maurice, a spirited adventurer hailing from Colombia, who embarked on a life-changing journey to break free from the comfort zone and explore the world on two wheels. His story is not just about a long-distance cyclist but a visionary on a mission to inspire countless others to follow their dreams. Maurice's Story: Leaving Comfort Behind Maurice's journey began with a bold decision – leaving behind the ..read more
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Royal Cornwall Show 2023
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by Disco Beads
11M ago
This week it’s time for another whole different type of Cornish festival altogether… A festival of farming and all that is the great outdoors. From goats to sheep to ducks to birds of prey, The Royal Cornwall Show (now in it’s 230th year), is a massive event down here, and it’s not just the vast numbers of animals wandering around in various rings and pens, it’s the hundreds of stalls (including our very own Disco Fairies providing some gorgeous reflective glittery goodness, as always!). This year we have moved our location a tiny bit so that we have alot more space to bring you some fantasti ..read more
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The Perfect Easter Gift!
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by Disco Beads
1y ago
Cornish Collection Gift Box! We've partnered with two special businesses in Cornwall to create this excellent bundle box of Cornish goodies! You don't need to do anything other than click here to order, and it will be posted in a gift box to you! And best of all, everything in the box has been sourced from local businesses to in Cornwall! Your footprint is tiny! What yumminess do you get? Inside each box, you'll find a delicious bar of Kernow Chocolate (37g), a beautifully scented St Eval Seasalt candle (6-hour burn time)  and a funky Fine Bead Disco Beads Bracel ..read more
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Disco Bees!
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by Disco Beads
2y ago
"If the bee disappeared from the surface of the Earth, man would have no more than four years to live." - Albert Einstein - Why do we need Bees? Bees are the principal pollinators of flowering plants and are crucial for food production. In the UK, bee pollination services contribute an estimated £1.8 billion per year to the UK economy!  If we were to take over the role of pollination from bees in the UK alone, it would require a workforce of 30 million people! Without bees, many fruits, vegetables and other crops would not grow and many wild flowers would disappear from the countryside.&n ..read more
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It's Magic!
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by Disco Beads
2y ago
Revolution for Evolution! As part of our NEW Eco range, these Rice shaped Glass Disco beads are an incredible and exciting new departure for us! With all the glow of the original cat's eye Disco Bead, this rice shaped glass bead will light up any room whilst also gifting an incredible present. Each item works in partnership with the Magic Breakfast Charity to ensure a UK child in food poverty receives a Breakfast. Magic Breakfast Before the coronavirus pandemic, as many as 1.7 million children in the UK were living with food insecurity, at risk of hunger in the morning, according to governmen ..read more
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