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Yaccabe Launch at fair trader

25/3/2015

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Over fifty excited visitors were at fair trader on Friday night to witness the unveiling of the fabulous new Yaccabe clothing range. They were celebrating an important milestone in realising the member’s vision for their co-operative. When fair trader started five years ago it was always their aim to support young local talent as well as offering a way for developing world communities to help themselves through trade rather than aid - the Yaccabe range does both.

The garments are truly exclusive-individually designed and made by Sarah Yaccabe using beautiful hand dyed or printed fabrics from African family businesses and artisans in Ghana, The Gambia, Kenya, and South Africa. This network of suppliers has been built up over 20 years by Meltham based Magie Replh for patchwork and quilting specialists who have long recognised how special they are. They are produced in small batches of under 5 metres so every garment is different. Magie, who was at the event displaying a wide range of her fabrics, ensures she only works with producers paying fair wages and using environmentally safe dyes.

Local lass Sarah, who graduated  from Leeds University with a BA Hons in Fashion Design, was modelling her clothes along with two other models. To get them in the buying mood, visitors were treated to a selection of delicious canapes along with a glass of Prosecco all kindly donated by members, and there was an exotic mix of cocktails on offer, expertly served up by Kevan of New Mill based Fruity Tipples
The whole evening was recorded for posterity by Jonathan Woodward, a budding young local cinematographer, who is kindly making a little video of the event, including interviews with some of those involved which will be posted on the fair trader website when it is complete.
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A letter to The Co-operative Group

25/3/2015

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Dear  Sir/Madam,

Following our review of Fairtrade Fortnight at our recent Holme Valley Fairtrade meeting it was very apparent that several members were surprised and very disappointed regarding the promotion of Fairtrade and Fairtrade Fortnight in our local Co-operative stores.

The only promotions were on wines and they were the only Fairtrade items on prominent display.

In previous years

                   -  Fairtrade Fortnight has been clearly advertised

                   -  Fairtrade products have collectively and prominently displayed

                   -  There has been a bigger range of Fairtrade products, eg fruit, Easter Eggs

                   -  There were offers on a range of Fairtrade Products

                   -  Fairtrade samples were made available

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Cotton on to Fairtrade

19/3/2015

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Holme Valley Fairtrade ‘COTTON ON TO FAIRTRADE’ with an exhibition of celebrity signed Fairtrade cotton bags!

‘COTTON ON TO FAIRTRADE’ will be launched on World Fairtrade Day (Saturday May 9th) at Holmfirth Market during Holmfirth Festival of Folk in “Drumming Up Support for Fairtrade” and will showcase over 40 celebrity signed bags; including Annie Lennox, Joanna Lumley, Alan Bennett and Joan Armatrading.

The exhibition will then take a tour around Yorkshire (and beyond!) throughout 2015, raising awareness about Fairtrade and the difference Fairtrade makes to farmers and their communities, at a number of events: from coffee mornings to chocolate tasting evenings; to markets, schools and networking events. At each event you will be able to buy a raffle ticket for just £1, choosing the bag you would like to win!

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Event Review : Holme Valley Web Launch Lunch

2/3/2015

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The Home Valley Fairtrade Group had their official web launch of www.holmevalleyfairtrade.com on Friday 27th February, during Fairtrade Fortnight. After months of planning they were excited for the big reveal and invited everyone to celebrate with them at Soul Kitchen, Holmfirth. The event showcased the brand new website, giving guests an exclusive first look at their new virtual ‘shop window’. 

Home Valley Fairtrade revealed a new online web directory of local Fairtrade support as part of national Fairtrade Fortnight celebrations. The website hosts a range of local businesses, schools, churches & organisations that have made a pledge to be Fairtrade friendly.

Holme Valley Fairtrade who work together to raise awareness of and celebrate Fairtrade in the local area, are always looking for more local businesses, schools, churches and community groups to become active members. Their moto is: “shop locally, think globally”. Janet Bebb of Social Progress Ltd explains how other businesses can actively support Fairtrade without it costing huge amounts of time, money or effort:


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