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One World Shop

The One World Shop is a pioneering fair trade organisation. We're based in Scotland and have been sourcing and selling the very best in fairly traded products from around the world since 1983.

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We sell a wide range of handmade crafts, jewellery, textiles, interior furnishings, furniture, toys, clothing, ceramics, handmade paper products, cards, books and foods; a lot of our products are also organic. We currently operate two shops - one in Glasgow and one in Edinburgh and sell a small range of products through our online shop. We also support schools, faith communities and local businesses in adopting and promoting fair trade.   


 

Easter Weekend

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There are lots of things happening this Easter Weekend and both shops are open as normal - even Easter Sunday. 

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On Saturday in Edinburgh's West End you can enjoy special performances and experiments from the Science Festival's Busker Bikes on Stafford Street from 11am - 3pm.  You can also go on an Easter Egg hunt around the area, loads of shops (including One World Shop), bars and restaurants have a secret stash of free chocolate eggs for you to get your hands on - look out for the poster!

On Sunday, One World Shop is hosting a Easter Bunny Hunt for the chance for you to get your hands on MORE chocolate eggs! Pop into the shop from 12 - 4pm to join in the fun.

One more thing - ForthOne.com are running a competition to win a Fair Trade Chocolate Hamper from One World Shop. 

Check out the ForthOne.com website for more information.

In the Glasgow One World Shop, you can enter our competition to win a bundle of Mini Chocolate Eggs from Divine Chocolate. Just guess how many are in the pot to win!


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Spring 2012

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A selection of new products for Spring 2012 is now available to buy from our online shop.

This beautiful red leather Jawaja bag is only £68, and is made by the group Sasha based in Kolkata. Sasha works with craftspeople from all over India.
Jawaja Leather Bag - £68
These beautiful cushion covers have the personal touch - each one is embroidered with the name of the artisan who has painstakingly decorated it with the Banyan tree mirrorwork design. They are lovingly made by the St Mary's group from Ahmedabad, India. £18 each
Banyan Tree Cushion Covers - £18 each
 

Meet the Farmers

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Here's your chance to meet Justine & Jennipher, our lovely visitors from Uganda this Fairtrade Fortnight.  

From 12.15pm this Friday (2nd of March) come along to the Peace & Justice Centre's Bring and Share Lunch for a presentation from the Coffee Farmers and an opportunity to talk to them.  Lunch will be shared from 1pm, and everyone is welcome.

You can also show your support by buying their coffee, Equal Exchange Mount Elgon Gumutindo from One World Shop.

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Easter Eggs for schools and stalls 2012

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We're now taking orders for Fairtrade Easter Eggs for stalls, schools and events.  Orders are non-returnable are are for resale only.  School orders over £100 will get 10% discount, all other orders will receive 5% discount.  If you aren't already a customer, call or email us now for an application form. 

Click here to download the order form

Orders must be placed by Monday 12th March

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Beano Dubble Easter Egg

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The Beano have teamed up with Dubble to create a Beano themed Fairtrade Chocolate Easter Egg which is now available to buy in our shops.  They're running a great competition too, the winning entry will be featured in The BeanoMax and ten runners up win a Comic Kit along with a heap of Dubble choc. Click here or on the picture below to enter!

Create your own Beano Comic Strip

 

Fairtrade Fortnight 2012 Events Calendar

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There are a lot of events happening over Fairtrade Fortnight 2012. This year, it will be running from 27th February to the 11th March.

We've tried to add all the events in Edinburgh, Glasgow and surrounding areas to a calendar, but there will be a few we don't know about yet. Please email This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it if you have any events that you think should be added (please only send events that are open to the public).

Click here to download the calendar in ical format (for importing into your own calendar)

 
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We are a Fair Trade Shop

Our aim is to reduce poverty in poor areas of the world through trading more fairly. We sell foods and gifts that are produced by farmers and craft workers who:
  • Receive a fairer price
  • Have access to better working conditions
  • Enjoy a social premium for their community
By shopping with us you are helping to make the world a fairer place.

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@ClaireVPF @equalexchange that would look even better next to a slice of your tiffin!
Scots Music Group playing outside our #Edinburgh Shop today! http://t.co/Xk8Bi8l3
RT @ClaireVPF: Lovely hot #fairtrade tea and @traidcraft date & walnut cake sampling @oneworldshop Edinburgh today - come on in out of that cold wind!

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