Yearly Archives: 2013

AGM 25 September

Posted on September 13, 2013 by admin

The Place: Green’s Cafe, St Johns The time: 1830 to buy coffee and snacks, ready for a start at 1900 The content: a rich mix of poetry written and performed by students from Castle Rushen High School; 6 short films … Continue reading →

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Pop up Fairtrade shop in Douglas

Posted on August 2, 2013 by admin

It’s now two weeks since the official opening of the One World Centre at 28 Duke St in Douglas.  The large banner has now been attached above the shop front and we have welcomed shoppers from the Island and Across. … Continue reading →

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Global Village – 5th July

Posted on June 28, 2013 by admin

The second Global Village runs from 1200-1700 on Tynwald Day – Friday 5th July 2013. Building on last year’s event, there will be food from the Philipines, and a series of activities to try – including gold panning.  A didgeridoo … Continue reading →

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IF Campaign Vigil

Posted on June 18, 2013 by admin

On Sunday 16th June, as world leaders gathered for the G8 summit, more than 40 of us held a vigil on Peel Beach, facing them in Northern Ireland. Under the leadership of Andrea Jeavons, a team with rakes formed the … Continue reading →

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Viking Boat Race

Posted on June 17, 2013 by admin

This is the intrepid One World Centre crew for the Peel Viking Boat Race.  From left to right: Ian Costain, Barry Phillips, Daxa Patel, Judy Needham, Lucy Swift, Phil Gawne, Lucy Swift, Ewan Gawne, Nigel Godfrey, Rosemary Clarke.  It is … Continue reading →

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IF BBQ and Vigil

Posted on June 14, 2013 by admin

Meet on Peel Beach by the Kiosk opposite the Marine Hotel at 20:00 on Sunday 16th June 2013 for a BBQ (bring your own food), followed by a vigil from 22-24:00. We will be remembering the G8 who will be … Continue reading →

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There’s enough food for everyone IF

Posted on May 20, 2013 by admin

Tomorrow we will be handing over paper plates created by schools, churches and individuals across the Island.  They are all drawing attention to fact that 1 in 8 of the world’s population go to bed hungry each night, and we … Continue reading →

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Primary Film Competition

Posted on May 9, 2013 by admin

The awards ceremony for the first One World Primary Film Competition was held on Wednesday 1st May, in the presence of our Patron, Lieutenant Governor, Adam Wood.  Schools were set the challenge of creating a film not longer than 4 minutes on … Continue reading →

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Living Below the Line

Posted on April 30, 2013 by admin

Day 2 of the challenge.  Coffee time, but today just a cup of cold water.  Mind, it’s thirst quenching.  And clean.  I’m hoping I’ve sliced my loaf thinly enough to provide a sandwich each day to Friday.  A scrape of … Continue reading →

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Fairtrade Island Status Renewed!

Posted on April 22, 2013 by admin

Today we received the certificate to show that we still have the right to call ourselves a Fairtrade Island. The Fairtrade Foundation says: It has been a huge pleasure to learn of all that has happened since you last renewed … Continue reading →

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