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  • Recent sustainable initiatives at The Oyster Box

Recent sustainable initiatives at The Oyster Box

Explore how The Oyster Box Hotel has been excelling in driving positive change for people and planet.

04 Aug 2022

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At The Oyster Box hotel, we recognise the significance of our role in protecting the beautiful environment in which we sit and in reducing our global environmental impact. We consistently seek new (and build upon existing) initiatives to increase our support of people and planet, making sustainability a central pillar of our operations. Through this commitment, we are delighted to share the most recent steps that we have taken to help build the future of sustainable tourism.

OBH Reel Commitments

February saw our first beach clean-up scheme of the year – an initiative we have renamed to ‘OBH Reel Commitments’ and have since been performing monthly. By working as a team scattered across the coastline, we have been successfully gathering rubbish to protect our waters, and by consequence, the world’s oceans. April saw a particularly fruitful month for the initiative as 20 members of our team turned up to clear the shores. We gathered 124 bags worth of rubbish in this month alone.

Beach clean up team at The Oyster Box

Beach clean ups at The Oyster Box

OBH pop up store

February also saw the first OBH Pop Up Store where we raised an impressive R3420.00, followed by a further R2850.50 in April. We are consistently blown away by the commitment and enthusiasm of our team in contributing to, supporting, and furthering the sustainable initiatives within the hotel. By hosting these staff sales, we were able to generate money to donate to various outreach programmes and charitable causes across the local area, both environmental and social.

Pop up staff sale at The Oyster Box

Donations from The Oyster Box

We acknowledge at The Oyster Box that sustainability is a goal that must have both people and planet in mind. It is for this reason that we have been so passionate about our outreach programmes over the year thus far. So far, we have made donations to an array of organisations focused on supporting underprivileged children in the local area, including Alladin Learning Solutions, Gods Warehouse, and Angels Care where we have donated anything from toys, blankets, and stationary, to bed linen and pillows. We have also made donations to Bobbi Bear Bed Delivery based on the South Coast of KZN, who were pleased to receive our donation of mattresses, carpets, and a housekeeping trolley. By donating these items, we can continue to aid their constant efforts to help minors who have suffered from GBV (Gender Based Violence) and child abuse.

Bed donations from The Oyster Box

Finally, the kitchen team, alongside our staff who made the delivery, donated a variety of food and drink to the first responders of the recent flooding based at Virginia Airport – the control base for flood victims and rescue efforts. We are immensely proud of the proactive nature of our team in delivering such aid, heightened as they also gathered an array of goods including appliances and linens to donate to the victims. Our collected donations managed to fill an entire Hyundai Sprinter, which were dropped off at the allocated collection point in Ballito.

Food donations and The Oyster Box team

This is just a snapshot of the lengths that we continue to go to at The Oyster Box to protect both people and planet, and with such a proactive and passionate team, we look forward to continuing and building on these initiatives in the future.

Things to do

Buckingham Palace royal things to do in London

From 22nd July

The state rooms guided tour

The 22nd July sees the reopening of the State Rooms at Buckingham Palace for a limited time only. The event runs across the summer months into October, offering visitors the chance to delve into the rooms and corridors of Her Majesty’s home.

There is also the option to extend your visit to include a garden tour that showcases 350 types of wildflowers, a three-acre lake, and over 200 trees. Why not finish your royal day with a Picnic in a Royal Park, courtesy of The Rubens at the Palace?

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royal academy of art statue

21st June - 21st August

Royal Academy Summer Exhibition

The RA Summer Exhibition has been running without pause since 1769 and this year's theme is 'Climate'. Visitors can expect a mirage of colour and artistry in a showcasing of artwork in all mediums, including paintings, printing, photography, and sculpture.

Not only is it an exhibition that will dazzle the senses, but the works on display are available to buy with all proceeds going to the exhibiting artists and the RA's charitable work.

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Unique experiences

Growing Underground farm

Every Thursday at 6.30pm

Growing underground

Delve into the latest methods of sustainable food production with a tour of this exceptional underground farm. This unique experience is perfect for those interested in sustainability and the changing practices of our food industry. Not only can you enjoy a private tour, but afterwards you can indulge in a meal cooked by our Chef using microgreens collected at the farm.

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Beekeepers harvesting bee hives

Bee and honey masterclass

Take part in a honey extraction, tasting, and candle-making workshop with this Bee and Honey Masterclass at The Montague. This exciting experience is like no other in London, offering you the chance to learn more about the vital influence of bees on our ecosystem and our role in protecting them.

After a morning of interactive activities, the experience concludes with an Afternoon Tea on our Leopard Bar Terrace where you can overlook the gardens and hives.

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At The Oyster Box hotel, we recognise the significance of our role in protecting the beautiful environment in which we sit and in reducing our global environmental impact. We consistently seek new (and build upon existing) initiatives to increase our support of people and planet, making sustainability a central pillar of our operations. Through this commitment, we are delighted to share the most recent steps that we have taken to help build the future of sustainable tourism.

OBH Reel Commitments

February saw our first beach clean-up scheme of the year – an initiative we have renamed to ‘OBH Reel Commitments’ and have since been performing monthly. By working as a team scattered across the coastline, we have been successfully gathering rubbish to protect our waters, and by consequence, the world’s oceans. April saw a particularly fruitful month for the initiative as 20 members of our team turned up to clear the shores. We gathered 124 bags worth of rubbish in this month alone.

Beach clean up team at The Oyster Box

Beach clean ups at The Oyster Box

OBH pop up store

February also saw the first OBH Pop Up Store where we raised an impressive R3420.00, followed by a further R2850.50 in April. We are consistently blown away by the commitment and enthusiasm of our team in contributing to, supporting, and furthering the sustainable initiatives within the hotel. By hosting these staff sales, we were able to generate money to donate to various outreach programmes and charitable causes across the local area, both environmental and social.

Pop up staff sale at The Oyster Box

Donations from The Oyster Box

We acknowledge at The Oyster Box that sustainability is a goal that must have both people and planet in mind. It is for this reason that we have been so passionate about our outreach programmes over the year thus far. So far, we have made donations to an array of organisations focused on supporting underprivileged children in the local area, including Alladin Learning Solutions, Gods Warehouse, and Angels Care where we have donated anything from toys, blankets, and stationary, to bed linen and pillows. We have also made donations to Bobbi Bear Bed Delivery based on the South Coast of KZN, who were pleased to receive our donation of mattresses, carpets, and a housekeeping trolley. By donating these items, we can continue to aid their constant efforts to help minors who have suffered from GBV (Gender Based Violence) and child abuse.

Bed donations from The Oyster Box

Finally, the kitchen team, alongside our staff who made the delivery, donated a variety of food and drink to the first responders of the recent flooding based at Virginia Airport – the control base for flood victims and rescue efforts. We are immensely proud of the proactive nature of our team in delivering such aid, heightened as they also gathered an array of goods including appliances and linens to donate to the victims. Our collected donations managed to fill an entire Hyundai Sprinter, which were dropped off at the allocated collection point in Ballito.

Food donations and The Oyster Box team

This is just a snapshot of the lengths that we continue to go to at The Oyster Box to protect both people and planet, and with such a proactive and passionate team, we look forward to continuing and building on these initiatives in the future.

Upcoming events

The Royal Guards In Red Uniform On Horses

5th, 6th, and 7th July at 7.30pm

Military Musical Spectacular

The pageantry of The Queen’s Platinum Jubilee celebrations transcends into July with the Military Musical Spectacular, set to take place on Horse Guards Parade on the 5th, 6th, and 7th of July.

The event will offer a blend of music, fireworks, horsemanship, and the splendour that defines any great British celebration.

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Wimbledon match

10th July

Wimbledon finals

Those visiting London in early July are in a prime position to experience the final of the highly anticipated Wimbledon Championships. This fusion of elite sport and quintessential Britishness comes to an end on 10th July and is sure to be a final of intensity and anticipation.

There are also a number of large-screen livestreams of the event taking place across the city, including St Katherine’s Docks, Tower Bridge, and the Canal at King’s Cross.

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Fancy something sweet?

Join us at The Chesterfield Mayfair and indulge in our limited-edition Mr Simms Sweetshop Afternoon Tea, celebrating the nostalgic flavours of traditional British sweets.

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