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International Women's Day Lecture

The University of Edinburgh's Inaugural International Women's Day Lecture

by Harriet Lamb, CBE, Executive Director of the Fairtrade Foundation UK

Chaired by journalist and broadcaster, Sheena McDonald

on Monday 8th March 2010 at 5.30pm (doors open at 5.00pm)
in McEwan Hall Teviot Place, Edinburgh, EH8 9AG

Fairtrade Walnut Farmer Visit

Last minute news! Fairtrade Walnut Farmer Visit
Tues 2nd March 12.15 - 12.45pm
at One World Shop, 649, Great Western Road, Glasgow

Come to our Glasgow shop and meet a group of Fair Trade walnut farmers from a co-operative in Chile. They will be speaking a little about their work and offering samples of their delicious golden walnuts which now have fairtrade accreditation.

Coffee Bean Competition!

COFFEE BEAN COMPETITION!

During Fair Trade Fortnight we would like to invite everyone into our shops to enter the Coffee Bean Competition. Guess the correct number of beans in the jar to win a fabulous Fair Trade hamper. This competition is on in Edinburgh & Glasgow & there's no fee for entering, but only one entry per person please.

Fair Trade Fortnight

The Big Swap!

22nd February - 7th March 2010

Join us to celebrate this year's Fair Trade Fortnight!

Visit our stalls at:

The Fair Trade Experience
Glasgow Concert Hall
Sat 26th & Sun 27th Feb | 11am - 5pm

University & College Fair Trade Conference
Teviot Row House, Bristo Square, Edinburgh
Monday 8th March 2010 | 11am - 5pm

Valentine Saturday

♥ Don't forget Valentine's Day! ♥

Saturday Valentine's Sale - Saturday 13th February

10% off ALL silver jewellery & 10% off Divine Chocolate Hearts

Enjoy a complimentary cup of coffee & cupcake (while stocks last)

SALE FOR ONE DAY ONLY! 10am - 5.30pm

(Sale on in Edinburgh & Glasgow)

♥ ♥ ♥ ♥ ♥ ♥ ♥ ♥ ♥

Now on Facebook and Twitter

We now have a page on Facebook, you can see us here:

http://www.facebook.com/pages/Edinburgh/One-World-Shop/198196807418

You can also follow us on Twitter:

https://twitter.com/oneworldshop

Fair Trade Awards 2010

The Lord Provost Fair Trade Awards 2010

Change Today - Choose Fair Trade

Every year during Fairtarde Fortnight, 22 February - 7 March in 2010, the Lord Provost of Edinburgh recognises the difference that our citizens and businesses make to promoting Fair Trade in Edinburgh.

You can nomimate the people that you know support Fair Trade in the following categories:
~ Best Fairtrade Award - General
~ Best Fairtrade Newcomer
~ Best Fairtrade School
~ Best Fairtrade Community
~ Best Fairtrade Faith Community

Rooibos Tea

After a very long wait, we now have a selection of Equal Exchange Rooibos Teas back in stock in Edinburgh!

Sale!

Sale now on in Edinburgh Shop!

Bracelets £2 Necklaces £3, photo frames & albums, ornaments, bags and much more!
All our calendars and diaries are now half price. We also have a selection of food & coffee reduced.

Come down while stocks last!

Christmas Opening Hours

Every Thursday from 26th November until 10th December, The One World Shop in Edinburgh will be adding some festive cheer to your late night Christmas shopping. Enjoy free mulled wine and tasty home-made Christmas biscuits while you browse our fabulous range of Fair Trade products, which are perfect for those looking to give ethical gifts this year.

And as an added bonus this Christmas, when you spend £25 on crafts, you will receive a free box of the scrumptious Divine Chocolate Mints or a free pack of gorgeous Christmas cards. (While stocks last)