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2012 - The International Year Of Co-Operatives

February 9th, 2012

With 2012 now well and truly under way, we are hugely excited for the year ahead about our participation in the International Year of Co-operatives.

For those not already aware:

2012 has been recognised as the International Year of Co-operatives by the United Nations. This is an acknowledgement by the international community that co-operatives drive the economy, respond to social change, are resilient to the global economic crisis and are serious, successful businesses creating jobs in all sectors.

The campaign aims to raise awareness about co-operatives and their contributions to the socio-economic development, promote the formation and growth of co-operatives and to encourage governments to establish laws and regulations to related to the formation, growth and stability of co-operatives.

The 12th January 2012, marked the Midcounties official launch day for the year of co-operatives with celebrations taking place across various Midcounties Co-operative stores in the UK in the regions of Oxfordshire, Swindon, Gloucestershire and Worcestershire, as well as at the the Midcountries Warwick headquarters. Some 5,450 balloons were launched at these events to represent the number of Co-operative organisations in the UK.

Revolver World looks forward to being part of the International Year Of Co-operatives.

For further details and information you can follow the International Year Of Co-Operatives and stay up to date with the latest news and events via their website and Facebook page.

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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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