Good to hear from you Mike! The problem of supply to small retail outlets is a big one and one that has yet to be fully solved. I do think it is a great shame...
Bruce Crowther
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Sorry Bruce and Mike, I can't help much on this one - except to say that we have a local wholesaler - "Supplymasters" - here in Bolton who is able to supply...
Second thoughts Mike. Supplymasters here in Bolton may be of some help to you. They supply vending machines with fairtrade products for schools and colleges...
Dear All, SupplyMasters are a good suggestion and are doing very well with Divine and Dubble Fairtrade Chocolate. Kind Regards, Bob Doherty The Day Chocolate...
Bob Doherty
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Apr 7, 2003 8:34 am
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Dear All, Here in Preston we have been in prolonged correspondence with Batleys Cash & Carry which supplies a number of the smaller outlets round here, and...
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Apr 7, 2003 9:47 pm
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Kendal has recently been awarded FairTrade town status. We are planning an "official" launch in June. We are working with a local PR company and an advertising...
Andy - if you send me your e-mail address I'll send you a copy of the FT certificate we give to retailers and others. I'd be interested to see your art work...
Dear Bundy, I am working on Liverpool Fairtrade City bid do you have a copy of your Council resolution for me to look at. I have a meeting tomorrow night with ...
Bob Doherty
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Apr 22, 2003 12:42 pm
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Hi everyone, In the light of this thread I thought it might be appropriate to plug our company http://www.ethicalshopper.co.uk. We provide a range of ...
I will be out of the office starting 19/04/2003 and will not return until 28/04/2003. I am away for Easter until the 28th April. I will respond to your...
Hi everyone, I am a member of a Traidcraft Group in Melrose, Scottish Borders, and we are beginning our campaign to make Melrose a fairtrade town, and if any...
Hi Sharon, Welcome to the FT Towns group, and congratulations for adding Melrose to the list of works-in-progress! I visited there last year on my way to the...
Hi Bob, Sorry I didn't send this in time for your steering group meeting, but you (or others) may still find it helpful. Our local council (Angus) passed the...
Hi All, As a new member to the group let me introduce you to the Hull Fair Trade City Project. We had the official launch of the Project on the 11th March this...
Budd Martin
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May 1, 2003 10:26 am
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Hi Sharon and Linda, I think we must all we waiting to see what the Foundation comes up with re Catering Pack. (We're looking forward to it Sarah - and...
To everyone looking for window and/or car stickers. We have artwork & printing ready to go. We have a few other towns on board but we are looking for others to...
Yes Budd - agree with you. Surely it makes sense to come together on stickers! I like what Kendal are thinking about. We are certainly thinking about joining...
Hi Martin, We have produced a window sticker for the Stoke on Trent Fairtrade Group that incoporates the F/T Logo. It is a 6" diameter disc - I was adamant re...
Dear All Congratulations on getting this together. I am afraid that despite our best efforts we have had a number of problems getting the window stickers and...
Linda, Thanks very much for this.!!! Bob ... From: "Linda McDonald" <linda@...> To: <FairtradeTown@yahoogroups.com> Sent: Thursday, May 01,...
Bob Doherty
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Hi there, I am in the process of trying to change the company I work for into a fairtrade company. Does anyone know of anything that can be awarded to...
Hi Richard, Welcome to the group! The fairtrade company idea is a great one - I hope the Fairtrade Foundation will be willing to extend the Fairtrade Town idea...
Our practice in Bolton Richard is that any firm/office/work-place that decides to use at least two fairly traded products is eligible to receive our Bolton...
We are now about to place a definite order for Fair Trade Window and Car stickers. They will be 3 colour on white vinyl, peelable, self adhesive. See attached...
Dear everyone, i've just joined this group as a rep from Brighton & Hove Oxfam campaigns & we are currently trying to make this City a Fairtrade one. I have to...
see the newcastle faitrade partnership web site www.newcastle.gov.uk/fairtrade for info regards Allen Creedy BA (Hons) MRTPI Enterprise Environment and Culture...
... Hi Sara, Here are a few suggestions for your presentation, based on my experience: 1.provide food! Take a few bars of FT chocolate (different flavours),...
Hi Sara, It is always good to hear about new Fairtrade Campaigns and budding Fairtrade Towns, Cities and Villages popping up around the country. I don't really...
Bruce CROWTHER
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May 30, 2003 12:29 pm
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Greetings, I've just found and joined the group, so I wanted to introduce myself: Amanda Baker, lately working with Oxfam Cymru on the first Wales Fairtrade...