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Revolver partners with Co-op supergroup to release Mencap charity single

December 1st, 2011

Peter Marks (L), CEO of Co-operative Food and drummer in Angel Square with Paul Birch (R), MD of Revolver World

Revolver World has worked with the Co-operative for a while -- our coffee is in Midcounties Co-operatives around the country -- now we are giving back to the co-operative movement. We're working with a 'co-operative supergroup'  of individuals who all work at The Co-operative Group's Manchester headquarters, helping them to release a charity single this Christmas in aid of Mencap through our sister company, indie record label Revolver Records.

We visited the group at their final recording session in Manchester last month; pictured above is our MD Paul Birch with the group's drummer... No less than Co-op Group Chief Executive Peter Marks!

We're delighted to be working with Co-op Group on this charity single - all proceeds will benefit Mencap and we're also making a donation on the single's release day. More details will be published next week; keep watching the Revolver World web site, Facebook and Twitter feed for details!

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The Divine EP - now available on iTunes

May 3rd, 2011

After much anticipation, Wakefield Community Gospel Choir are here with their debut "Divine" released by Revolver Music. The EP is an  incentive to raise money for Hands of Hope -a charity dedicated to building relationships in some poorest communities in the world.

Wakefield Community Gospel Choir comprises members of Wakefield Baptist church including a close partner to Revolver World - David Greenwood Haigh of Divine Chocolate.


The Divine EP is an inspiring little compilation of gospel song and traditional african music guarranteed to enliven the soul. The album title originates from the group's ties with Fairtrade chocolate company Divine while its musical influences are formed behind the Church's philanthropy in the devolping world.

You can download the Divine EP from iTunes using the link below.

Wakefield Community Gospel Choir - The Divine EP on iTunes

All proceeds of this release go to Hands of Hope Charity and the Bible Society.

Find out more about Hands of Hope here and Divine Chocolate here.

The Divine EP is an inspiring little compilation of gospel song and traditional african music guarranteed to enliven the soul. The album title comes from the group's ties with Fairtrade chocolate company Divine while its musical concept is influenced the Church's philanthropy in the devolping world. You can download a copy from iTunes using the link below.

All proceeds go to Hands of Hope Charity and the Bible Society. Find out more about Hands of Hope here and Divine Chocolate here.

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Live from the Oxford Fairtrade Fortnight Fair

March 8th, 2011

As part of Fairtrade Fortnight, we're at the Oxford Midcounties Co-operative Fairtrade Fair, featuring a fashion show, free Shrove Tuesday pancakes (yum!) and chocolate tasting with a delegation of Ghanaian farmers from the Kuapa Kokoo plantation are visiting with Divine Chocolate.

We were also treated to some African drumming - we'll try and get a couple of clips up on here!



Free Fairtrade pancakes! Om nom nom...
Later in the day, we got to hear from Harriet and Fatima, two Ghanaian producers from the Kuapa Kokoo cocoa co-operative who travelled over to speak at some of the events during Fairtrade Fortnight - and after that everyone was treated to some (fantastic - and incredibly loud!) African drumming from the Joliba drummers. Photos below, a video imminently - and the second instalment of the Revolver World podcast will feature some of the sights and sounds from the event, including an interview with Fatima and Harriet. Check back soon for all those goodies yet to arrive.
 

 

 

 And now, time for some snaps... All of them are available in the gallery, but here are some of the best:

Terriss, bravely manning our stall whilst we all ran off to get pancakes

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Revolver World's Fairtrade Fortnight 2011 event calendar

March 2nd, 2011

It's been a long time coming, but our new range of Fairtrade roasted fresh coffees gets its OFFICIAL LAUNCH on the 7th of March!

We're launching with two products:  AFRICA (a delicious Tanzania / Uganda blend) and a COLOMBIA single origin varietal, both in 227g bags. We're also going to be launching our new RevolverCoffee.com web site with details of our new promotion with an MP3 giveaway and 50% off an ecru organic Fairtrade T-shirt - bookmark the site and check back on the 7th of March for more details!

We're also involved in a number of events during Fairtrade Fortnight, where we'll also be giving away some packs of our coffee to lucky recipients...

Wednesday 2nd of March: Birmingham Cathedral,  7:00 pm

Fairtrade Association Birmingham - Fairtrade Fashion show, stalls from Fairtrade producers, a talk from Revolver MD Paul Birch and performance from the St. Bart's choir - the Birmingham Evening Mail will be covering the event

Tuesday 8th March: Oxford Town hall, 9:00 pm

Midcounties Co-operative-hosted Fairtrade fashion show, featuring Revolver World Fairtrade cotton and coffee - BBC Radio Oxford will be covering the event

Wednesday 9th March: BCU Midwifery college, 11:30 am

Fairtrade event, featuring stalls from producers showcasing Fairtrade cotton and coffee

Wednesday 9th March: University of Wolverhampton

Wolverhampton Fairtrade Partnership fashion show

Thursday 10th March: Menzies Hotel Stourport, 10:00 am

Midcounties Co-operative Event, featuring Fairtrade cotton and coffee producers, including Revolver World!

Friday 11th March: Holy Trinity School Birmingham

Fairtrade Association Birmingham event - including talks for the kids, 11.30 am

Friday 11th March: Student Union, University of Birmingham

Fairtrade Association Birmingham Fairtrade Fashion Show

Friday 11th March: St Bart's Church, Oak Room

Wolverhampton Fairtrade Partnership evening, featuring a talk with David Greenwood-Haigh from Divine Chocolate; all proceeds to the LUCIA charity, supporting orphaned and disadvantaged Ethiopian children

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Revolver World gets busy during Fairtrade Fortnight!

February 24th, 2011

Find out all you need to know about Revolver Worlds activity during the Fairtrade Fortnight, taking place between 28 February - 13 March.

On the 28th of February we're launching our new product - a range of 100% Fairtrade roasted coffees! This has been under wraps for a long time and what you may have seen us refer to as Project Fava. All very secret agent... On launch you will be able to buy two different types of coffee - a roasted ground Colombia single origin and a delicious Africa blend in 39 Midcounties Co-operative stores - or directly from our website. We're also running a promotion where you can get a free music track and half price organic Fairtrade ecru cotton T-shirt with every purchase, more details will be on the web site on the product launch day.

On Wednesday the 2nd of March, 7:30 to 9:30 pm, Revolver World takes part in the BLOOD SWEAT AND TRAFFIC Fairtrade events in the Birmingham Cathedral St Phillips Square - come along and you will be able to listen to representatives from People Tree, LUCIA and Midlands Cooperative speaking on a variety of topics. Admission is free and there will be refreshments and music to boot!

On the 11th of march Revolver World will be at two events at the same time! Catch us at the REDRESS FASHION SHOW (at the University of Birmingham, B15 2TU, from 6.30 pm) and come talk to our Managing Director Paul Birch, who will also be interviewing David Greenwood-Haigh from Divine Chocolate at St. Bart's Church in Wolverhampton - all proceeds to The LUCIA Charity. More details on all these events next week... In the meantime, follow us on Twitter and feel free to ask us any questions!

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Cycle Kenya Challenge - Recap

May 25th, 2010

Revolver World has been involved in supplying Fairtrade T-Shirts for the ‘Kenya Cycle Challenge’. It was organised by Liz Eaton to raise money for Kenya Children Centres so that homes for another 40 orphan girls could be built. They cycled all the way around Mount Kenya covering almost 350KM in 4½ days.  On the route they saw the many contrasting faces of Kenya: spectacular scenery with rugged mountains, deep gorges and fast flowing rivers; local people in brightly coloured clothing, happy children cheering them on and goats grazing along the roadside. They also saw lively markets with sellers earning just a few pence for their efforts; carts pulled by bullocks and donkeys and vendors selling all manner of goods off the back of their bicycles; beautiful flowers, wheat fields, banana trees, coffee and tea plantations, and rice paddy fields. However, they also saw crops destroyed by the drought, impoverished villages with families living in mud huts and starving people begging for money.

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