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If you haven't already seen our ads in the Co-operative News, we're excited to announce that we have received the go ahead from the United Nations to produce a range of officially sanctioned International Year of Co-operatives Fairtrade polo shirts (plus tees and hoodies to come)... Now you can be the envy of your workmates!
We're accepting orders by telephone on +44 1902 345 345, email (click here to show the address) or direct from the Revolver online Fairtrade store by credit or debit card.
Back in February we were invited to the Mayor's Parlour in Wolverhampton to meet with Secretary Of State For International Development, Andrew Mitchell, Director Of The Fairtrade Foundation Harriet Lamb, Mayor Of Wolverhampton Councillor Bert Turner, Paul Uppal MP, Pat McFadden MP, and Lord Bilston Chair Of Wolverhampton Fairtrade Partnership.
Harriet Lamb of the Fairtrade Foundation wrote the following on her Blog;
This dreary February has been brightened up for me by my new-found joy and addiction to 'Borgen', the Danish political thriller with a wonderful, powerful woman Prime Minister. It's even better than my other, and laugh-out-loud, favourite, 'In the Loop'. But neither captures the sheer physical hard work that comes with being at the top of the political game.
Last Friday I went to a meeting with the Fairtrade group in Wolverhampton, attended by the Secretary of State for International Development, the Rt Hon Andrew Mitchell MP. He admitted that his day had started 23 hours before when he boarded a plane in Indonesia. He was remarkably chipper for such long hours – although he did look very relieved to be given a cup of Fairtrade coffee from Revolver World, a local pioneering ethical company.
When the Secretary of State wanted to visit a Fairtrade group in his constituency in the build-up to Fairtrade Fortnight, we knew just where to go – the Wolverhampton Fairtrade group is famed for its great organisation. And their reputation is justly deserved. Packed into the Mayor's Parlour was the woman who works with schools (the little ones "just get it", she says); people from all the many faith communities, from the local authority, the university, and local businesses including the Co-op; three MPs and a Lord; and even members of the Wolverhampton Amateur Boxing Club. Excitingly enough, the Club is hosting boxers during the Olympics. Given that all the tea and coffee, sugar and bananas at the Olympics venues will be Fairtrade, it's great to know that the standard will be maintained for the boxers going up North too!
Wolverhampton is part of the growing Fairtrade grassroots movement that has 535 Fairtrade Towns (there are 1,080 internationally), 720 Fairtrade Schools (with a further 5340 working towards the goals), 155 Fairtrade Universities and Colleges, and 7000 Fairtrade Faith groups. In Wolverhampton, as in so many groups I visit, it was a pure pleasure to see the whole community pulling together behind the goal of Fairtrade with such a positive spirit.
It's certainly the big society in action - and it is equally surely people with very big hearts who are emphatic in their desire for greater fairness. People want businesses to behave responsibly and fairly - including in the way they buy from farmers and workers overseas. Which is why Fairtrade is growing despite people feeling the pinch.
You can read more about the Fairtrade Foundation and what their plans/aims for Fairtrade Fortnight 2012 were over on Harriet's Blog
Revolver World had a great day at the Climate Change/Sustainability Fair in Birmingham on the 10th March 2012. The Cafe was our first real chance to try out our new Coffee machines which included Cappuccinos, Lattes, Americanos and Espressos, and Teas for those of you in the "Tea Camp" and Hot Chocolate for chocolate lovers. Below are a couple of snaps from the day at the Revolver World Cafe. We hope to partake in more events in the future, so look out for the Revolver "pop up" cafe coming soon to a town/event near you.
About Our Coffee - Revolver World currently has two varieties of Fresh Coffee (the kind for your Cafetiere or Perculator) and if we do say so ourselves are both jaw-droppingly tasty. We are also proud to be supporting Village Water through our 'Buy One, Give One' Scheme where our donation for every kilo of coffee roasted (44p) helps Village Water to provide 600 litres of safe and fresh water. Village Water works with deprived communities on a worldwide scale by digging wells, building proper toilet facilities and organising hygeine education programmes - ensuring the infrastructure they provide is truly sustainable.
Our Colombian Coffee is a single-estate blend grown by the Riseralda Co-Operative established in 1959. Its 2,900 members produce an annual harvest of 30-35 tonnes of Fairtrade certified Arabica beans. As a coffee it is very smooth and rounded in taste with a strength of 4.
Our African Coffee is a delicious blend of Tanzanian and Ugandan Coffee grown by the Kagera Coffee Union (Tanzania) and Gumutindo Coffee Co-Operative (Uganda). Taste wise the blend of Tanzanian and Ugandan Coffees, creates a beautifully dark roasted coffee with more of bitter taste and edge to it in comparison to the Colombian. Strength wise, the Africa is a 3.
The Kagera Coffee Union was founded in the 1930s, it currently comprises some 90,000 small-scale coffee farmers organized in 124 village co-operatives. In total, there are upwards of 130,000 small-holder coffee farmers in the region. Founded in 1998 Gumutindo, which means “excellent quality” in the local Lugisu language, began as a joint project between Bugisu Co-operative Union (BCU), a union of 250 primary or village co-operative societies, and Twin Trading. The rich, fertile volcanic soil and subtropical climate are ideal for growing high quality arabica coffee.
You can read more on the Fairtrade Foundation website at the following locations;
Kagera Coffee Union
Gumutindo Coffee Co-Operative
We are looking to expand our range of Fairtrade Coffees so stay tuned for updates (and more tasty Fairtrade coffees) in the not-so-distant future!
International Development Secretary praises Wolverhampton’s Fairtrade pioneers
Andrew Mitchell, International Development Secretary, is today visiting Wolverhampton to taste Fairtrade coffee from the city’s new pioneers of fair and ethical trading, Revolver World, ahead of Fairtrade Fortnight later this month.
Secretary of State at DFID Andrew Mitchell MP (L), Wolverhampton Lord Mayor Burt Turner (L), Paul Uppal MP (C), Pat McFadden MP (R), Paul Birch MD Revolver, Harriet Lamb Executive Director Fairtrade Foundation and The Lord Bilston Dennis Turner (L)
Meeting Revolver with the Mayor of Wolverhampton, Bert Turner, and the Executive Director of the Fairtrade Foundation, Harriet Lamb, Andrew Mitchell said:
"Trade drives growth which in turn creates jobs and wealth in communities. Through trade we can help people to pull themselves out of poverty. Ensuring farmers and other producers get a fair price for their produce and effort is central to this.
"Revolver has proved this can be both good for British business and can transform the lives of the poorest. Making a small change to your weekly shop, like buying Revolver’s superb Fairtrade coffee can make a real difference to those who farm these everyday essentials. You are also supporting an iconic local company. I’m delighted that Wolverhampton is leading the way in bringing new, commercially successful ways to tackle global poverty."
The visit comes ahead of the 2012 Fairtrade Fortnight, which highlights that fairly traded goods can guarantee farmers and producers in the poorest countries receive a fair price for their produce and boosting their families’ income. The British Government supports the Fairtrade Foundation to help bring similar promising products to British customers.
Paul Birch, Managing Director of Revolver World said:
"Customers know they can make a difference to the lives of people they will never meet, when making decisions about what they place into their shopping baskets. Music may have the power to change people's lives, but we at Revolver Records wanted to do something more tangible - we're working with famers in Uganda and Tanzaniato make Fairtrade coffee, and cotton growers inIndia to help us make Fairtrade clothes, all of which helps them to escape poverty."
Harriet Lamb, Executive Director of the Fairtrade Foundation said
"By supporting businesses who work in a fair and ethical way with small-holder producers in developing countries, the government is helping farmers to earn a sustainable living. It’s great to see Andrew Mitchell encouraging businesses to behave responsibly by creating stronger links with those farmers and workers on whom they depend.
“Fairtrade is a living example of responsible capitalism – both enabling businesses here to take a step towards tackling poverty, and a means for smallholders in developing countries to build their own businesses."
The launch event is being held today (Friday 17th of February 2012) at the Wolverhampton Mayor's Parlour.
Throughout February, March and April Revolver World will once again be promoting our Fairtrade Africa and Colombian Coffee ranges in Midcounties Co-Operative stores across the UK. In addition, we will also be doing events to support of our charity partners, Village Water and for to celebrate the year of the co-operatives and Fairtrade Fortnight.
February
Friday 17th February 2012
Civic Reception, Wolverhampton with Secretary Of State; Andrew Mitchell
Saturday 25th February 2012
Midcounties; Fairtrade Wolverhampton Bag Pack, Wednesfield Store
Fairtrade Birmingham sponsored 12 mile walk to Fairtrade Solihull
St. Peter’s Church, Wolverhampton – Fairtrade Service
Monday 27th February 2012
Revolver World Instore Coffee Promotions – Wem and Hazelmere
Tuesday 27th February 2012
Revolver World Instore Coffee Promotions – Chipping Norton and Lydney
Wednesday 29th February 2012
Revolver World Instore Coffee Promotions – Codsall and Woodstock
March
Thursday 1st March 2012
Revolver World Instore Coffee Promotions – Bourton-On-The-Water and Carterton
Friday 2nd March 2012
Revolver World Instore Coffee Promotions – Kidderminster and Stourport
Saturday 3rd March 2012
Revolver World Instore Coffee Promotions – Old Town Supermarket, Swindon
Monday 5th March 2012
Revolver World Instore Coffee Promotions – Church Stretton and Chipping Norton
Tuesday 6th March 2012
Revolver World Instore Coffee Promotions – Woodstock and Church Stretton
MidCounties Springdale Social Club – Meet The Grower Event
Wednesday 7th March 2012
Revolver World Instore Coffee Promotions – Sedgley and Cinderford
Thursday 8th March 2012
Revolver World Instore Coffee Promotions – Bewdley and Carterton
Friday 9th March 2012
Revolver World Instore Coffee Promotions – Codsall
Saturday 10th March 2012
Climate Change Day – The Co-Operative Group, Birmingham City Centre
Monday 13th March 2012
Revolver World Instore Coffee Promotions – Chipping Campden and Wem
Thursday 15th March 2012
Revolver World Instore Coffee Promotions – Wem and Lydney
Friday 16th March 2012
Revolver World Instore Coffee Promotions – Pelsall and Wombourne Mini
Monday 19th March 2012
House Of Lords – Village Water (Revolver Charity Partner) Hosted By Baroness Gales
Tuesday 20th March 2012
Revolver World Instore Coffee Promotions – Long Hanborough and Cinderford
Wednesday 21st March 2012
Revolver World Instore Coffee Promotions – Lydney and Lonh Lanborough
Thursday 22nd March 2012
Revolver World Pop Up Café, Shewsbury City Centre
Proceeds to Village Water in aid of Africa (Revolver World’s Charity Partner)
Friday 23rd March 2012
Revolver World Instore Coffee Promotions - Pendeford
Monday 26th March 2012
Revolver World Instore Coffee Promotions – Codsall
Tuesday 27th March 2012
Revolver World Instore Coffee Promotions – Chipping Campden
Thursday 29th March 2012
Revolver World Instore Coffee Promotions – Cheltenham Bath Road, Cheltenham Church Street and Shipston-On-Stour
Friday 30th March 2012
Revolver World Instore Coffee Promotions – Sedgley
April
Monday 2nd April 2012
Revolver World Instore Coffee Promotions – Carterton
Tuesday 3rd April 2012
Revolver World Instore Coffee Promotions – Wem
Wednesday 4th April 2012
Revolver World Instore Coffee Promotions – Sedgley
More dates to be announced soon – stay tuned!
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