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Intro Pages
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September Savings
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Organic September
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12-13 Traidcraft Exchange Update 14-15 Traidcraft Behind The Scenes 16 Sustainable Denim #DENIMKIND 17
Coconut Chickpea Rice Recipe
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WELCOME TO THIS MONTH'S LIVING FAIR I hope you are using the summer to recharge your batteries, get outdoors and enjoy safely meeting up with loved ones where you can.
TRAIDCRAFT SUMMER PARTY Here at Traidcraft HQ, we are making sure that we are rested up and ready to face a busy autumn/ winter period. Last month, we held our Traidcraft Summer Party – the first time in over 18 months that the whole team have been able to socialize together. It felt like a real landmark moment for Traidcraft and a wonderful time was had by all (see pages 16-17 for some pictures of the afternoon).
CHARITY CHRISTMAS CARDS The eagle eyed of you may have spotted some Christmas cards creeping into the shops - it seems to get earlier and earlier each year! If you’re one of those super organised people who stocks up on Christmas cards in prep for sending later in the year, you’re in luck – our charity Christmas cards are available to buy now. Charity is very important to us here at Traidcraft; when you purchase any of our charity Christmas cards, a donation is made to Traidcraft Exchange, CAFOD, SCIAF and Christian Aid, in a bid to tackle injustice in society, combatting poverty on a global scale.
AUTUMN/WINTER CATALOGUE The publications team have been beavering away in the background to ensure that your autumn/ winter catalogues are designed and ready to wing their way to you as soon as they’re printed – you should be receiving yours very soon! Spoiler alert… it’s one of our best yet.
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READING READERS SAVE THE DATE SEPTEMBER 18TH
The culmination of their "How Green Is Your T-Shirt" upcycling project, this fashion show will feature a range of models drawn from the local community, showcasing the work of fair trade campaigners and supporters around the UK who have been busy all summer creating wearable art from green Fairtrade cotton T-shirts. If you’re in the Reading area, why not pop along? FIND OUT MORE
WELCOME R ACHEL We are thrilled to welcome Rachel to the Traidcraft Team! Rachel will be dealing with all things HR at Traidcraft HQ, and brings many years of experience to the role. In her spare time, Rachel enjoys crafting; in fact, she’s just finished making herself a dress and is working on a fascinator for a wedding next year! She also loves to spend time with her dog, who you can see pictured here! It's great to have you on board, Rachel.
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GREAT IDEA! This month’s shout out goes to Gift Shop, Luna Rayn Emporium, for sending us this photo – what a creative way to reuse your Bio-D packaging!
Phoebe Olive Allen CONGR ATULATIONS JUDE! You may remember in last month’s Living Fair we waved goodbye to Jude as she started her maternity leave. Fast forward a month and we have a new addition to the Traidcraft family – welcome to the world Phoebe Olive Allen. Congratulations to Jude and her family for their wonderful news.
DID YOU SEE? You can read about Thought’s sustainable denim over on page 12.
The RHS Hampton Court Palace Garden Festival has been an incredible watch this year. One of our favourite gardens was silver medal winning ‘The Fashion Footprint Garden’ which focused on the impact the fashion and textile industries have on the environment. The garden’s design took inspiration from the textile dyeing pits seen in India and Asia. There was a sunken area containing a water feature with two steel barrels, reminiscent of the dye vats used in the indigo-dyeing process. The volume of water here equates to that used to make a single pair of jeans. We love that the word is getting out there about nonsustainable denim and its impact on the environment! SEE MORE HERE
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A store cupboard essential; wonderful for hearty soups, refreshing salads or spicy curry dishes They’re 100% Organic Have been harvested in accordance to Fairtrade principles in India
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Rich Iced Fruit Slab Cake Was £4.95, Now £4.20 Why we love it: It’s topped with the UK's first fair trade icing The traditional and authentic taste, due to being hand-baked in small batches Great for making up your own hampers MR DAVE ELDRIDGE – 5 Star Feefo Review
"I'm taking this as a treat on a camping trip. Looks tasty!"
Thought Imogen Organic Cotton and Wool Jumper Was £69.95, Now £52.46 Why we love it: Will take you from day to evening with ease Warm and comfortable wool blend Interesting neckline perfect for layering
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Cafédirect Fairtrade Freeze Dried Coffee 100g Was £4.60, Now £3.45 Why we love it: Tastes just as fresh as ground/whole bean coffee, but it’s ready instantly! Beans have been hand-picked by growers at fair trade co-operatives in South America and Africa You’ll save even more when buying a case!
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Oops! Our autumn/winter catalogue had gone to print when we realised we'd missed the following products with coming soon roundel. Fear not, they will feature in your Christmas catalogues: 60368 Zaytoun Roasted Chilli Almonds 140g £5.50
41524 Zaytoun Caramelised Almonds 140g £5.50
59158 Zaytoun Roasted Chilli Almonds (6 x 140g) £29.70
47298 Zaytoun Caramelised Almonds 140g (Case x6) £29.70
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WHAT IS ORGANIC SEPTEMBER? Organic September is a month-long campaign, run by our friends at the Soil Association, which aims to raise awareness of Organic products, and the brands, producers and farmers who bring them to us, as well as the many benefits Organic farming offers, including: Supporting biodiversity and wildlife Helping to combat climate change The highest standards of animal welfare Reduced exposure to pesticides Food as it should be, and food you can trust In the face of climate change, diet related ill-health and widespread decline in wildlife, the need to change our food systems has never been greater. The way we farm and eat can make a world of difference. Why not make a difference this Organic September and switch one of the non-Organic products you buy, for an Organic version. From clothing, to food and drink, there are so many Organic products on offer.
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Did You Know Organic farms have around 50% more bees, butterflies and other pollinators? Learn why Organic really matters, from the Soil Association. WHY ORGANIC MATTERS
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Staff Picks: What We are Loving this Season
Alex Than
“I’m going to have to get the fox beanie hat for my little boy – so cute! I might also get him some of the pyjamas from Oxfam Intermon, they look so comfortable and I love that they’re 100% Organic-certified cotton.”
Kirsty Beare
“The Glen Tweed Weekend Bag has my name all over it. It would be great for girls’ weekends in the UK or mini breaks abroad when the time is right. It’s making me excited for holidays!”
Lizy White
“I’d be delighted with some chocolate coated blueberries in my stocking this Christmas!” - Coming Soon
Rio Beadie Sarah Main
“The Women of the World diary and notebook set looks great – I’ll definitely be purchasing that. I love the illustration style and the inspirational quotes dotted throughout. The set promises to ‘celebrate the strength and power of women every single day’ – what’s not to love about that!?”
Paul Woodcock
“The Four Candles Christmas cards are brilliant. I’ll be sending these to friends and family this year. The new design of hand-embroidered cards are really nice as well.”
Jo Lambert
“I’m always drinking water on the go, so my top pick has to be the Curved Copper Water Bottle. It looks seriously high-end. I love the matching cup too.”
“The 100% organic joggers and jumper co-ord from Thought is on my wish list. I love the colour and it’s a bonus that they’re 100% Organic cotton. They’ll be great for working from home!”
Liam Ross
“I’ll be buying the hand-painted tuk tuk Christmas decoration for Christmas this year. It’s so unusual and I love the story behind it. If you look at it for long enough, it almost comes to life! Am I allowed to choose two top picks? If so, I’d like to also give a shout out to the guitar strap from Cycle of Good that’s 100% recycled and vegan!” traidcraftshop.co.uk
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#FashionWatchdog Update The Regenerators Appeal breaks a record We’re delighted to announce the final fundraising total for the Regenerators Appeal – together, we raised £1,312,585, including £656,292 of match funding from the UK government. A simply amazing amount which will support those on the front line of the climate crisis. It’s also the most we’ve EVER raised for a match-funded appeal – so thank you! This summer has seen the climate crisis dominate the headlines again, with record temperatures and flooding occurring across the world. To be announcing such a large amount of money that will go towards climate resilience is an honour – all that is left is to say thank you to our wonderful supporters. It was an appeal like no other, in times like no other, and every single one of you stepped up. 12 traidcraftshop.co.uk
Recently, Greta Thunberg used her platform in Vogue Scandinavia to call out fast fashion – as environmentally ruinous as well as an example of shocking worker abuses. The stage is set for the UK government to heed these calls and make a bold move. The move in question? Setting up a Fashion Watchdog that will make sure UK fashion companies are playing by the rules. Ministers are already considering the move – but they need a push in the right direction. This change is essential. If it isn't implemented, we’ll never see an end to poverty wages and unsafe conditions for the people working in garment factories. The cycle of low pay and shocking conditions shows itself in disasters such as the Rana Plaza collapse in 2012 and the cancelled order crisis at the start of this pandemic. It must be stopped. 11,700 supporters have signed our #FashionWatchdog petition so far. Over ten thousand voices make a lot of noise – adding yours can make things louder and make sure the government gets that last push it needs to stop fashion retailers abusing their power. TAKE ACTION HERE
What to expect from Big Brew this Harvest time We were overwhelmed with support for Big Brews both virtual and in-person during the Regenerators Appeal earlier in the year – with tens of thousands of pounds raised via these events alone, they were a massive success. Stories of door-to-door coffee and cake delivery in lockdown and communities coming back together once restrictions lifted really made this year’s Big Brew – Easter special- and we’ve not even mentioned the ice bucket and operatic and face-shaving challenges undertaken by staff of both Traidcraft and Traidcraft Exchange at our virtual Big Brew events! So, we're going to do things a little differently this Autumn. There will be no Big Brew - Harvest packs, and we will not ask you to fundraise for us in your communities, so hard on the heels of the Regenerators Appeal. It's time for a breather! Instead though, we'd like to retain and honour the spirit of harvest with a series of virtual events for supporters - a mix of talks, quizzes and workshops - to celebrate and give thanks for the year's successes, and especially for your support. We hope you can join us - keep a look out for more details by email.
We are pleased to announce Traidcraft Exchange’s new partnership with Guardian Angel, a provider of digital, telephone and face-to-face will-writing services. For more information, please contact me: heather.thompson@traidcraft.org.uk or phone 0191 497 6445. traidcraftshop.co.uk
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TRAIDCRAFT BEHIND THE SCENES
Our Summer Party You may think it’s all work and no play here at Traidcraft HQ, but taking a moment to celebrate our commitment, our success as a team and the injustices we continue to fight is important to us. For this reason, last month we held our (socially distanced) summer party! It was wonderful to get together safely and celebrate each other’s successes.
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One and a half cups of white rice
A hearty vegan dish that’s flavoursome, filling and fair trade. No faffing around with scales and weights – simply use a cup to measure out ingredients and you’re good to go.
Quarter cup of hazelnuts
Add your white rice into your saucepan. Wash and drain rice twice to remove excess starch. Toast the rice on a medium heat for a few minutes, then add your coconut milk, stirring regularly for about 15 minutes.
Please note that this recipe cooks enough for two people, so if there are more of you, adjust the quantities accordingly.
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While rice is cooking, dice the red onion and coarsely chop hazelnuts and broccoli. After the 15 minutes for the rice, turn the heat off but leave in the pan to steam for a further 10 or so minutes. Heat 1tbsp coconut oil into a non-stick pan on medium heat (top tip: there is often an oily residue at the bottom of your tin of coconut milk, which you can use in place of additional coconut oil!). Add diced onion, chickpeas, hazelnuts, broccoli, pressed garlic, paprika, turmeric, chilli powder and a pinch of salt. Stir regularly for five minutes, then add desiccated coconut. Plate with the coconut rice and enjoy!
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