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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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Co-Op To Bid For Lloyd's Branches

November 7th, 2011

Robert Peston Business Editor of BBC News today stated;

I have learned that the board of Co-Op has decided today that Co-Op Banking group will submit a second-round bid for the 632 branches and £36bn of deposits being sold by Lloyds as Verde.

Here is my earlier post on why Co-Op would be favourite to own these branches, once it has made a bid.

Co-Op will make the announcement in the next half hour or so, I understand - but will not submit a bid till next week.

So far Lloyds has only received one bid, of around £1.5bn, from NBNK, the newly created business set up to buy banks.

The bid from the Co-Op is a bit of good news for Lloyds, in a week when its chief executive decided to take a temporary leave of absence, to recover from exhaustion.

(Source: BBC http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-15600810)

 

 

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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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Fairtrade Association Birmingham events taking place during Fairtrade Fortnight 2011

March 1st, 2011

We've got loads of events planned in collaboration with the Fairtrade Association Birmingham during Fairtrade Fortnight. From the 28th of February to the 12th of March, here's some dates for your diary:

LOCATIONS: Across Birmingham & the West Midlands!

Contact for events: John Boyle, Member Relations Officer, Chair of FAB, Midlands Co-operative Society, mobile: 07736 792518

WHAT'S GOING ON? A host of events and activities promoting Birmingham as the leading Fairtrade City in the World!

Members of FAB are holding and supporting events as diverse as a Tea Dance for 400 old-timers to schoolchildren visiting Shared Earth Store in the City Centre; from a Swing Band playing at a Cricket Club to underwear being paraded in the Cathedral!

The Fortnight kicks off with schoolchildren from across the City being invited to Co-operative stores to learn about Fairtrade.

March 2nd: The main event!
DETAILS: Members of the public are invited to come to St Phillips Cathedral, 7.30 pm to 9.30 pm, for a Fairtrade Fashion Show entitled 'Blood, Sweat and Traffic'. With models showing off People Tree and Revolver World Fairtrade clothing and coffee, as well as speakers and Fairtrade refreshments, the evening promises to be informative and saucy!

March 3rd: Birmingham University event
DETAILS: More Fairtrade wine is being sampled on the 3rd March at Birmingham University; both students and staff are holding their fifth wine tasting event, highlighting co-operative Fairtrade wines and the stories behind them.

March 4th: Midlands Co-op Afternoon
DETAILS: Around 400 members of the Midlands Co-operative Society are preparing to strut their stuff from 12:30 pm at the Tower Ballroom in Edgbaston, Birmingham for an afternoon of dancing and refreshments, all in an effort to raise the profile of Fairtrade.

March 4th: Aston University event
DETAILS: Aston Uni is holding a series of Fairtrade events on campus.

March 5th: LUCIA Charity gig
DETAILS: On Saturday from 8:00 pm Gary Allcock's “Allstars” are playing swing at Kings Heath Cricket Club; proceeds to the Fairtrade Charity LUCIA.

March 9th: FAB BCU Visit
DETAILS: FAB is visiting Birmingham City University’s Nursing and Midwifery Campus with a host of Fairtrade stalls offering allsorts of goodies, between 11:30 am and 2:00 pm.

March the 10th: Shared Earth school story day
DETAILS: The ethical store Shared Earth in New Street is inviting schoolchildren from across the City to listen to stories on Fairtrade.

Throughout the fortnight, Holy Trinity School will be holding classes organised by FAB member Marcus Belben culminating in a presentation on Friday 11th March at which FAB members will hear learn of the work the school has done.

One of the final events is Birmingham University Fairtrade Fashion Show in their Great Hall. Starting at 6.30 pm, it promises to be a spectacular finale! The event has been entirely organised by the same students who have such a passion in Fairtrade that they're also holding events on almost every day during Fairtrade Fortnight.

No other city or town is holding this many events - many of which we have not even mentioned here! For more details on any of the events, contact John Boyle (Midlands Co-operative) on 07736 792518 or email john.boyle@midlandsco-op.com.

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