Archive for September, 2009
September 26th, 2009 by Paul
For those of you who want to show your ethical credentials, why not do some ethical shopping with THE FAIR TRADE STORE online?
We have some fabulous recycled gifts in our range and all of them are Fair Trade too!
Our range of recycled fashion accessories include this funky Fair Trade purse, made from recycled sweet wrappers in The Philippines. Or perhaps you may be interested in this embroidered patchwork drawstring Fair Trade shoulder Bag? It`s handmade in India from recycled silk saris.
Embroidered Recycled Silk Sari Patchwork Bag
Whatever you choose, you can be sure that by shopping with us you are “helping to make a difference” to actual
producers in some of the world`s poorest communities.
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September 23rd, 2009 by Paul
Paul Wolfenden, owner of Southport-based online retailer THE FAIR TRADE STORE, has been invited onto Sefton Council`s Fairtrade Steering Group.
The objective of the Steering Group is to direct Sefton Borough towards Fairtrade Status, which is awarded by The Fairtrade Foundation once certain criteria are consistently meet.
The Fairtrade Mark
” I have accepted this invitation and look forward to making a positive contribution towards gaining Fairtrade Status for Sefton Borough.”
Paul went on to add, ” by buying Fairtrade you really are helping to make a difference to the lives of actual
producers in some of the world`s poorest countries”.
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September 22nd, 2009 by Paul
“Reduce, Reuse, Recycle” is one of THE FAIR TRADE STORE`s founding principles and nowhere is this more evident than in some of the great Fair Trade Gifts we sell.
Take our Elephant Dung Coaster Set, for example.
Comes in a recycled newspaper box with jute tie
6 practical coasters that really do their job. They are handmade in India from 75% Elephant Dung and 25% cotton rag and presented to you in a recycled newspaper box which is all tied together by hand using a natural jute tie.
Now that is unique and all for under a fiver!
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September 16th, 2009 by Paul
Are you looking for something a little bit different for an event you are organising? Something that will boost your ethical credentials?
Maybe you are holding a work event, a community get-together, church fundraiser, a house party or a family funday?
Then why not invite THE FAIR TRADE STORE to set up a stall and sell it`s beautiful, handmade, Fair Trade Gifts, Bags, Accessories and Jewellery?
The stall is very attractive, professionally run and always popular with event organisers and visitors alike.
For more details contact us at THE FAIR TRADE STORE.
We are currently promoting this service in the Merseyside area.
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September 14th, 2009 by Paul
THE FAIR TRADE STORE sells a range of Fair Trade Gifts from Traidcraft, including beautiful, handmade Fair Trade Bags and Jewellery.
You can learn more about the actual producers of these products by going on one of Traidcraft`s official Meet the People Tours, which are holidays with a difference.
Traidcraft Meet the People Tours
To find out more about these amazing trips click
here.
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September 9th, 2009 by Paul
We will shortly be launching our own monthly bulletin which will be emailed to everybody that subscribes to our mailing list.
Divine Chocolate - Kuapa Kokoo farmer. Ghana
The bulletin will inform you of the latest developments, highlight great new Fair Trade products, keep you in touch with the actual
producers in the developing world and will offer you exclusive deals, promotions and offers on our
Fair Trade Gifts,
Bags,
Accessories and
Jewellery ranges.
Please sign up today by simply entering your name and email address on
THE FAIR TRADE STORE`s website
homepage, by clicking
here.
“Thank you for helping to make a difference”
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September 8th, 2009 by Paul
SOUTHPORT INTERNATIONAL FESTIVAL
As a celebration of Southport`s growing international character, there will be an International Flags Parade down Lord Street at 12.00 noon, followed by a short presentation by the Mayor of Sefton and by Southport MP John Pugh.
Then, throughout the afternoon, there will be a family festival outside the Town Hall.
This will include African/Caribbean singers, a dance group, a Gospel singer and a whole host of trade stalls and entertainment.
THE FAIR TRADE STORE will have a stall at the event, selling their beautiful Fair Trade Bags, Accessories, Jewellery and Gifts from around the developing world.
(Picture courtesy of Shared Interest)
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September 7th, 2009 by Paul
Heritage Open Day
at Old Christ Church, Waterloo Rd, Waterloo, Merseyside. L22 1RF
on Saturday 12th September, 2009. 10am – 4pm
THE FAIR TRADE STORE will be attending this event and setting up a large stall to sell it`s Fair Trade Gifts, Bags, Accessories and Jewellery. Many items will be from their new “Eco Store”, which features handmade and unique Recycled Gifts, including Fair Trade handbags, purses, fashion accessories and stationery.
Mitra Bali Fair Trade Producer
So, come and visit one of England`s
beautiful old churches and do some ethical shopping at the same time!
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September 3rd, 2009 by Paul
All THE FAIR TRADE STORE`s suppliers and importers are accredited by The British Association for Fair Trade Shops (BAFTS), The Fairtrade Foundation, or are those who uphold “Fair Trade Principles”.
By purchasing online from us, you are now just a few steps away from the actual producers in the developing world, such as Asia, South America and Africa.
THE FAIR TRADE STORE
mean that wherever possible, “middlemen” are taken out of the supply chain, to allow as much money as commercially possible to go directly to the actual producers and farmers themselves.
Here is the unusually short supply chain explained:-
Step 1 The producers and farmers themselves, who are usually grouped into locally based cooperatives or associations to help them access the market.
Step 2 The suppliers and importers, always UK based, who work directly with these cooperatives or associations and who buy from them on Fair Trade terms.
Step 3 THE FAIR TRADE STORE, your UK based Online Shop, which has a personal relationship with these suppliers and importers and carefully selects Fair Trade gifts to sell to you.
Step 4 You, the customer. By buying from THE FAIR TRADE STORE you really are “helping to make a difference”, because after your purchase we then need to order more stock, which in turn creates demand back with the producers who then have to supply more stock on Fair Trade Terms…… and the cycle continues………
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September 1st, 2009 by Paul
For all orders over £50 placed with our Online Shop, we are offering free postage and packing.
This means you can select from our range of Fair Trade Gifts, Jewellery, Bags and Accessories and have the chance of benefiting from free Royal Mail delivery straight to your home or workplace.
Orders are usually dispatched the same working day and are carefully wrapped, giving you a safe and speedy service.
THE FAIR TRADE STORE
also offers a 14-day “no quibble” money back guarantee on any purchases you are not happy with.
So, why not give us a try and “help to make a difference”.
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