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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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One Word Charity Challenge Winners

Posted on March 15, 2013 by admin

After an intense discussion on Monday night, the judges decided to crown the Ballakermeen team as the winners. Representing the Koru Hospital Fund, the team comprised Rachel Quayle, Emma Novak, Lucy McGinn, Cai Kirkham, Ewan Quayle and George Lillywhite.  Their … Continue reading →

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Fairtrade Art Exhibition

Posted on March 5, 2013 by admin

The large windows of the MEA building in Strand Street, Douglas, are hosting an exhibition of children’s Fairtrade Art this week. Drefi the Fairtrade Dragon was created by St John’s Primary School – some of the pineapples and bananas he … Continue reading →

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The Rochdale Pioneers

Posted on February 25, 2013 by admin

Find out the story behind the modern co-operative movement.  The Manx Co-operative Society is holding an exclusive screening of The Rochdale Pioneers at the Manx Museum at 19.00 on Wednesday 27th February.  This film was specially commissioned to mark the … Continue reading →

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Local Fairtrade Website Launched

Posted on February 20, 2013 by admin

For the last few weeks Peter Knowles has been honing his web skills as he has developed a new, local website dedicated to Fairtrade.  With Fairtrade Fortnight beginning on Monday 25th February, it is an opportune time for the launch. … Continue reading →

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Film Friday

Posted on February 6, 2013 by admin

Another chance to see Transition 2, a brilliant introduction to the Transition movement – a worldwide response to peak oil, climate and the social, economic and environmental benefits of localism. There are fantastic examples from the UK, US, Italy – … Continue reading →

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London Launch of IF Campaign

Posted on January 24, 2013 by admin

100 NGOs and faith groups launched the Enough Food for Everyone If campaign at Somerset House last night.  We are calling for action on the root causes of hunger.  You can join at www.enoughfoodif.org – and let us know directly … Continue reading →

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