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Final of One World Charity Challenge

Posted on March 10, 2014 by admin

Tonight at 18:45 at the Manx Museum we will experience six groups of young people making presentations about their chosen charities. With a prize pot of £11,400 to be divided between the charities, there is a lot at stake. There … Continue reading →

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Successful Fairtrade Fortnight!

Posted on March 10, 2014 by admin

Assemblies, banana smoothies, delicious home-made cake tasting, Fairtrade stalls, competitions, dress down days – just some of the activities across the Island over the last two weeks. Some cafes are trying Fairtrade tea and coffee for the first time. All … Continue reading →

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Fairtrade Fortnight is nearly here!

Posted on February 14, 2014 by admin

Look out for our Fairtrade Detective sheet which enables you to find as many shops, cafes and other outlets which use or sell Fairtrade goods. You could win a Fairtrade prize – closing date Friday March 14th. It’s not too late … Continue reading →

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Thank you for voting for our tree!

Posted on January 20, 2014 by admin

At the Save the Children Awards Dinner for the Airport Christmas Tree Competition on Saturday evening, our tree was awarded Runner Up prize by the voting public. We are basking in reflected glory as Ian Walmsley, Head of Fairfield Primary … Continue reading →

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Collecting stamps for the Leprosy Mission

Posted on December 17, 2013 by admin

Would you like to join in the annual stamp collection for the Leprosy Mission? Please trim your stamps, leaving a 5 mm margin. Stamps can be brought to the One World Centre (the pop up shop in Douglas 28 Duke … Continue reading →

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Thank you Manx Telecom!

Posted on December 3, 2013 by admin

We’re delighted to announce that the Manx Telecom has awarded us £350 to enable us to print trail guides for the Global Gardens Tree Trail that will open in the new year in the grounds outside our office at Garey … Continue reading →

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Sheep lost in Douglas!

Posted on November 27, 2013 by admin

If you are shopping in Douglas this Christmas please come to the One World Centre to find one of 11 lost sheep! They form a trail and leaflets with the entry form will be available in Douglas library, Strand Centre … Continue reading →

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One World Week Quiz Answers

Posted on November 19, 2013 by admin

Thanks to all those who participated in the quiz. Nobody got all the answers correct but the sender of the best entry has been notified and will be receiving the fair trade goodies soon. Click on the link to see … Continue reading →

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DEC Philippines Appeal

Posted on November 15, 2013 by admin

We’re still looking for volunteers for Saturday’s DEC collection. If you are able to help, collecting buckets will be available at the following locations. Please bring Photo ID! Douglas – One World Centre Shop Ramsey – Shakti Man Port Erin … Continue reading →

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DEC Appeal – Help needed

Posted on November 12, 2013 by admin

As you may be aware, the Disasters Emergency Committee has launched an appeal for disaster relief following the devastating earthquake in the Philippines. The One World Centre is co-ordinating DEC street collections around the Island this Saturday 16th November. If … Continue reading →

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