Festival attendances

This year we have booked stalls at two major events so far. On 17th June 2007 we are at the Green Fair and Scything Festival at Thorney Lakes near Muchelney in Somerset. The festival runs from 10 am - 10 pm and promises to be a great day out for the whole family. Thorney Lakes Campsite has won the prestigeous Conservation Award and is in a spectacular location. Muchelney itself is a historic village where John Leach, the famous potter, has set up home and business. Come and see us and support fair trade and green issues. www.greenfair.org.uk


Then we are going to attend the Taunton Flower Show which takes place from
3. - 4. August 2007. The Flower Show this year has invited Chris O'Donnell and his Eagles and Vultures Show to display and educate people about the importance of conserving these beuatiful birds. I am really excited to go and see the show as I am a huge fan of eagles and I support conservation efforts in this field. Come and see us at our stall in the Crafts Marquee. www.tauntonflowershow.co.uk

We now attend the Bridport street market every Wednesday (weather permitting). We are located midway down West Street next to CandleLite Living and Superdrug. Come and have a look at our fair trade products. The range changes each week.


Finally I am happy to report that we created a showroom in our house in Crewkerne which is open from 1st May 2007 by appointment only. If you are looking for that special gift and you want to spread the fair trade ethos then please phone or email us and we will be happy to show you around.

Spotlight on our fair trade handbags from Madagascar

Mad Imports, our supplier, is a socially responsible company that sells handmade art and accessories from Madagascar and Kenya. Their eclectic products blend the traditional and contemporary design ideas and craftsmanship of their partner artists who use unique textiles and renewable raw materials. The partnership between local and international artists fosters an exchange of ideas, stimulating the design process and resulting in truly special products. The sale of these products enables families to gain economic independence and earn fair compensation for their talent and hard work. Mad Imports is committed to responsible trade, is sweatshop free and is a member of the Fair Trade Federation.

Our supplier invests in several sustainable development efforts. Currently, they fund the education of the children of our weaver partners and work closely with the Akany Avoko orphanage to provide educational materials, operational funding and support for special projects. Further, they developed a partnership with a community of women in Kenya, supporting their micro-enterprise and funding community development projects. They continue to work closely with their artisan partners to generate sustainable economic development, provide a venue for artistic expression and to stimulate cross-cultural exchange.

The new handbag collection is now available to buy from our website .