Fairtrade Fashion Show, 2010

Dear All
We are proud to unveil our new website for the Fairwear fairtrade fashion show 2010. Please check it out at www.fairwearfashionshow.org.uk

This event was such a hit last year we hope to make it even bigger and better in 2010. It will be held on Thursday 25th February at Bristol Cathedral and aims to demonstrate the range, affordability and availability of Fairtrade fashion. In a city that has just opened the 2nd largest Primark store in the country we want to offer sustainable alternatives to the fast fashion culture. Please spread the word and let me know if you're interested in helping in any way. And make sure you are there!

All good wishes

Jenny Foster
Bristol Fairtrade Co-ordinator

for more info bristolfairtradenetwork@googlemail.com

William Temple Foundation Online Survey on Religious and Spiritual Capital

Do you have a religion or faith?

Please can you help us do some important research?

We would like people living in the UK, aged 18 or over and who have a religious faith or spirituality and/or are active members of religious or spiritual groups, such as a church, mosque, temple, meditation group, study circle or prayer network to take part in this survey. We are
especially keen to secure good representation from people of Muslim, Hindu and Buddhist backgrounds.

As part of our Leverhulme funded research project we are inviting people from a wide range of faith communities in the UK to complete our survey. To do this survey online please click here

http://www.surveymonkey.com/s.aspx?sm=M64pyIA3VqF46UBcMLbM4g_3d_3d

There are around 100 questions and the survey should take about 20 minutes to complete.

This survey is looking at how and why religious and spiritual groups make a contribution to their communities. Please try and answer all the questions and give your personal honest opinions

Everything you tell us is completely confidential and anonymous.

Thank you for your help


Dr Chris Baker and Greg Smith
William Temple Foundation,
Luther King House,
Brighton Grove,
Manchester, M14 5JP.
Telephone: 0161-249-2502

“Finding your purpose!”

Please join us if you are:
• At a point of transition in your life or career
• Thinking of making changes but undecided as to exactly which direction to take
• Addressing conflicts between your own values and those operating in your work environment
• Seeking to live God's purpose in your life

“Finding your purpose!” will give you the opportunity to:

• Step back from daily routine to reflect deeply on the areas of your life that are important to you

• Explore your life and career from different perspectives

• Gain clarity and purpose about your future direction

The programme is designed around 10 evening sessions and everyone has access to an exciting online vocational software tool (Creative Metier v-interactive - www.creativemetier.com) and/or a hard copy workbook with a section of associated Bible readings.

In group sessions everyone has the opportunity to share experience, reflect on the Bible and discover a life aligned with their deepest aspirations and in tune with God's purposes.
We have been achieving profound results for participants as they connect with their calling.

Course Leader – Roger Allen

Dates: From 7.30pm to 9.30pm every Tuesday from 29th September to 8th December 2009 (not 27th October: half term holidays)

Venue: Severn Ridge, 29, Gloucester Road, Almondsbury, BS32 4HH

Commitment
Participants will be asked to work through one exercise in the software ahead of attending each session. Exercises take between 30 – 60 minutes to complete.

Cost (subsidised) - £150. Concessions negotiable.

For more information:

Contact Roger Allen

Telephone 01454 416 446

Email: roger.angieallen@blueyonder.co.uk

Places will be limited, so please contact Roger as soon as possible.

Fairtrade Ambassadors - We Need YOU!

Dear Fairtrade Supporter

As part of our aims this year to get more speakers into schools and workplaces, the Bristol Fairtrade Network is aiming to set up a team of Fairtrade Ambassadors in the City.

Our first training will focus on schools, with the aim of being able to provide a speaker to support the screening of 'Our Big FT Adventure' which Unchosen are planning to bring to high schools in Bristol in Nov/Dec, as well as being able to respond to requests from schools and other groups for talks/workshops during Fairtrade Fortnight. This would be a huge boost to our Fairtrade schools work and a great way to spread the word about Fairtrade in the City.

We are planning the first training session on Saturday 26th September 10-1.30pm and it would be great if you can be involved.

If you would prefer to only speak to a certain age group or only go into workplaces, not schools, or have time availability limitations, that is absolutely fine, you can specify that on the day. The training will cover basic Fairtrade presentations and also some fun games and exercises that can be used with different ages. It will be relaxed and fun and refreshments will be provided.

If you are interested and can attend the training, please let me know by 10th August so we can see what numbers we have and plan an appropriate venue.

Many thanks and I hope you can become an Ambassador!
All good wishes

Jenny

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Jenny Foster
Bristol Fairtrade Co-ordinator
email: bristolfairtradenetwork@googlemail.com