JTS Takeover fairandfunky! When Just Trading Scotland (JTS) were asked to do a fairandfunky blog takeover we were more than happy to accept! We were delighted when they guest blogged for us so we’re glad we can return the favour. Firstly, let us give you a bit of a background on JTS and what […]
Continue reading »To celebrate the launch of Fairtrade activity at The Creative and Media Studio School in Huddersfield, fairandfunky ran a competition with students across the Nether Hall Learning Campus to design a new logo for a fairandfunky Fairtrade bag. The brief was to keep the message simple, and to celebrate Fairtrade. The designs from the […]
Continue reading »To mark World Environment Day we showcase three of our environmental workshops we run in schools which have both local and global perspectives. Let’s Go Fly A Kite! Did you know supermarkets give away 290 plastic bags per person every year and it takes 400 years for a plastic bag to decompose! This […]
Continue reading »Happy Birthday fairandfunky! Thank you to all who have taken little steps to change the world in our first 2 years. And thank you to all who have supported fairandfunky – by shopping with us, joining in our events, giving advice and business support, attending our workshops and in many other ways. Thank you! […]
Continue reading »To celebrate World Fairtrade Day we asked Horbury Bridge Academy to share some of their thoughts and experiences following their incredible work during Fairtrade Fortnight: “During Fairtrade Fortnight and every child at Horbury Bridge Academy had lessons based around Fairtrade. An invitation to a workshop in the Houses of Parliament from fairandfunky spurred us […]
Continue reading »As lots of people return to school this week, our blog showcases some of our upcoming workshops! We’re always looking for new opportunities to develop our workshops and would love help from our fairandfunky friends – please share this blog far and wide – to teachers and youth workers, guiding and scouting leaders. At fairandfunky we […]
Continue reading »Today’s Go Bananas! guest blog is written by Elen Jones, the National Co-ordinator for Fair Trade Wales: the FIRST Fairtrade Nation! “So, what’s occurin’ in the 1st Fair Trade nation? I’m sitting here with my Fairtrade cuppa in hand thinking back to 2008 when Wales became the world’s 1st Fair Trade Nation. It […]
Continue reading »Today’s Go Bananas! guest blog is written by Cheryl Camm, a composer of considerable talent and relentless enthusiasm. Cheryl has written a song for fairandfunky (amongst many other things!) and here shares her memories of a ‘Banana Day’ in Australia! We hope it inspires you during Fairtrade Fortnight and beyond……. “In my role as […]
Continue reading »Todays Go Bananas! blog is from Tropical Wholefoods – the home of delicious Fairtrade and organic dried fruits….. Welcome to Fairtrade Fortnight 2014! Here at Tropical Wholefoods it’s like Christmas.. We count down the weeks; we plan, stress, melt down, then sit back, relax and enjoy what is the most wonderful time in the […]
Continue reading »Today’s Go Bananas! guest blog is written by Mrs Price from Meltham CE School, and is all about their NEW Fairtrade tuck shop! Children love it! It is like a weekly treat for them. Ellie Robb who has helped set the tuck shop up with Evie Snow says “I think the Fair Trade tuck shop is […]
Continue reading »Today’s Go Bananas! guest blog is written by Juan Andres Santelices from Fair Business Alliance; the producers of the world’s first Fairtrade crisps…… Juan Andres Santelices has always been passionate about supporting small and medium farmers, from developing countries in Latin America to improve their livelihoods, their communities and their environment. He believes that […]
Continue reading »Today’s Go Bananas! blog is from the children at Upperthong School who joined us in Parliament last week. Following their fairandfunky workshop and meeting Foncho, these are their thoughts: “Fairtrade can change someones life. Meeting someone who grows bananas makes me want to buy Fairtrade products. Even though I don’t like bananas I am […]
Continue reading »Today’s Go Bananas! blog is from Just Trading Scotland (JTS) – are you bananas enough to take on their 90kg challenge? Read on to find out more……. First of all, we just want to thank fairandfunky for inviting us to do our first ever guest blog! We’ve been following them from our social media […]
Continue reading »Today’s Go Bananas! guest blog is from a Fairtrade Sleuth….. “Shopping with me is a frustrating process! I can’t simply nip into a shop to buy something, I have to have a quick look round to see what Fairtrade goodies might be available. I can spot that distinctive blue, green and black mark an aisle’s length […]
Continue reading »Today’s Go Bananas! blog is from Martin Rhodes, Director of The Scottish Fair Trade Forum. The second Fairtrade Nation in the world! Who will be the next? 2013 was a big year for Fair Trade in Scotland. We were awarded the status of ‘Fair Trade Nation’ – only the second nation ever to get […]
Continue reading »Today’s Go Bananas! guest blog is from Sue Bentley, the Chair of the National Campaigner Committee at The Fairtrade Foundation. The voice of the campaigner is paramount – and demonstrates the power of the individual; the power of YOU. “I first heard of Fairtrade ten years ago when we wanted to re-launch our church […]
Continue reading »We are delighted that today’s Go Bananas! blog is from children and staff at Horbury Bridge Junior and Infant Academy. A school dedicated to embedding Fairtrade across the curriculum……. The following blog was written by Joseph Bayford (year 5) and Jakob Hayward (year 6): To celebrate Fairtrade Fortnight we had a Banana day […]
Continue reading »Today’s Go Bananas! blog is from Jason McCartney MP. Jason is our local MP and a long term advocate for Fairtrade. This year, is no different…… “I have been eating plenty of bananas during my training for this year’s London Marathon. Bananas are the perfect handy snack to give me energy as I get […]
Continue reading »Todays Go Bananas! blog is from Linda at Filled With Love – a wonderful business dedicated to baking delicious cakes using Fairtrade ingredients. In the Fairtrade Fortnight guest blog Linda shares why Fairtrade is so important AND shares a recipe for her favourite cake…….. “Bananas. The choice of champions – well tennis ones […]
Continue reading »On Wednesday 26th February, we are heading to the Houses of Parliament to celebrate Fairtrade Fortnight with West Yorkshire school children from Meltham CofE School, Upperthong School and Horbury Bridge Academy. We are going to Go Bananas! The workshops have been arranged with Jason McCartney MP and he was keen for a school from […]
Continue reading »Fairtrade Fortnight runs from February 24th to March 9th and this year’s theme from the Fairtrade Foundation is “Stick with Foncho to Make Bananas Fair!” In response, we are offering a range of NEW workshops for your school. Each fairandfunky workshop can be used within a class subject area or within enrichment. The workshops teach knowledge and […]
Continue reading »Visionary Soap are an incredible company, making beautiful soap (and lip balms, body butters and bath melts!). Led by Monica Norley, Visionary Soap are a pioneering body care company; their care and commitment to all the people involved in the supply chain is exemplary; and an inspiration to fairandfunky. ALL their products carry the […]
Continue reading »Need a little light in your life? Well look no further, because our “Product of the Week” this week is this stunning set of Fairtrade String of Lights. These lights are beautifully hand crafted using traditional methods, by villagers from a fairly trading group, based in the North of Thailand. All materials used to […]
Continue reading »The fairandfunky mission statement is “empowering people to take their own steps to change the world.” We work hard to empower people of all ages. Each and every one of us has the power to make a positive difference in the world around us: locally and globally. Through our workshops, our events and our […]
Continue reading »We’re ready for the Christmas rush here at fairandfunky HQ, and have had LOADS of new and exciting products delivered just in time, including this great range of bamboo products which are our “Product of the Week” this week! The new bamboo range is made up of a Bamboo Platter, Mini Bamboo Bowls and […]
Continue reading »During One World Week we are hosting a series of guest blogs from people and organisations who work to make a difference in the world; people who connect communities through trade, and through friendship. The theme for One World Week 2013 is “More than enough?” Our challenge to our bloggers was show how we […]
Continue reading »During One World Week we are hosting a series of guest blogs from people and organisations who work to make a difference in the world; people who connect communities through trade, and through friendship. The theme for One World Week 2013 is “More than enough?” Our challenge to our bloggers was show how we […]
Continue reading »During One World Week we are hosting a series of guest blogs from people and organisations who work to make a difference in the world; people who connect communities through trade, and through friendship. The theme for One World Week 2013 is “More than enough?” Our challenge to our bloggers was show how we […]
Continue reading »During One World Week we are hosting a series of guest blogs from people and organisations who work to make a difference in the world; people who connect communities through trade, and through friendship. The theme for One World Week 2013 is “More than enough?” Our challenge to our bloggers was show how we […]
Continue reading »During One World Week we are hosting a series of guest blogs from people and organisations who work to make a difference in the world; people who connect communities through trade, and through friendship. The theme for One World Week 2013 is “More than enough?” Our challenge to our bloggers was show how we […]
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