Oban FairTrade Directory - Argyll and Bute Council
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Look for products with this Markwww.fairtrade.org.ukFREE!Fairtrade<strong>Directory</strong>2O12/13<strong>Oban</strong> & LornLeabhar-seolaidhan Obain agus LatharnaPicture ©Anette KayFind your local shops,cafés <strong>and</strong> more...www.obanfairtrade.org.uk
WHAT IS FAIRTRADE?Fairtrade is a simple way each one ofus can make a difference through oureveryday choices.It’s about better prices, decentworking conditions, local sustainability,<strong>and</strong> fair terms of trade for farmers <strong>and</strong>workers in the developing world.Fairtrade aims to enable the poorestfarmers <strong>and</strong> workers to improve theirposition <strong>and</strong> have morecontrol over their lives.• A minimum price is paid to producerscovering their production costs.• Producers in Fairtrade co-operativesalways get a democratic say indecisions – women included.• The producers receive an additionalFairtrade premium, an extraamount of money to invest in theircommunities on economic, social orenvironmental projects.• The Fairtrade systemgives rights to farmworkers such asdecent wages <strong>and</strong>joining unions.Pictures ©Simon Rawles<strong>Oban</strong> became a Fairtrade Townin 2006. Fairtrade Town status isawarded by the Fairtrade Foundation,to recognise communities whereeveryone’s doing their bit for Fairtrade.From the <strong>Council</strong> to cafes, collegesto community groups, everyone c<strong>and</strong>o something, <strong>and</strong> in a FairtradeTown, they are! There are over 1000Fairtrade Towns worldwide, takingcommunity action for trade justice.What is theFAIRTRADE mark?The FAIRTRADEMark is the onlyindependentconsumer guaranteethat disadvantagedproducers in thedeveloping world aregetting a better deal.By choosing to buy Fairtrade youcan be sure that you’re makinga difference.2
welcome!Welcome to the 2012/13 Fairtrade<strong>Directory</strong>. Produced by the <strong>Oban</strong> & LornFairtrade Steering Group, it lists allthe shops, cafés <strong>and</strong> accommodationproviders that serve or stock Fairtradeproducts. There is also a listing ofthe workplaces, churches, faith <strong>and</strong>community groups that use them.If you know of any additions to the<strong>Directory</strong>, please just let us know - ourcontact details are on page 7.Bintou Dambile, cotton farmer, Mali. Picture ©Simon RawlesCheck for the latest directory updatesonline at www.obanfairtrade.org.uk3
shopsThere’s a wealth of Fairtrade things tobuy - coffee <strong>and</strong> bananas are only thebeginning!Cotton clothes, gorgeous bouquets,juicy fruit all year round, chocolate,wine <strong>and</strong> much more. With everypurchase, you can be sure that theproducer has received a fair price.Picture © Marcus LyonConnel Village StoreMain Street, Connel PA37 1PA01631 710216Co-operativeSoroba Road, <strong>Oban</strong> PA34 4YE01631 565018www.co-operative.coop/foodCruachan Bakery2 Main Street, Taynuilt PA35 1JE01866 822221Dunollie Store20 Corran Brae, Dunollie, <strong>Oban</strong> PA34 5AL01631 566544Graham’s StoresMain Street, Taynuilt PA35 1JE01866 822248Kitchen Garden14 George Street, <strong>Oban</strong> PA34 5SB01631 566332LIDLLochavullin Drive, <strong>Oban</strong> PA34 4PL01631 566317www.lidl.co.ukLismore StoresIsle Of Lismore PA34 5UG01631 760272Millstone Wholefoods15 High Street, <strong>Oban</strong> PA34 4BG01631 562704www.millstonewholefoods.co.ukOxfam107/109 George Street, <strong>Oban</strong> PA34 5NT01631 566465www.oxfam.org.ukPoppies Garden Centre & TearoomSaulmore Shore, By <strong>Oban</strong> PA37 1RW01631 565718www.poppiesgardencentre.co.ukSeahorse ShopPort Appin, <strong>Argyll</strong> PA38 4DE01631 730000www.seahorseshop.co.ukTesco Stores LtdLochside Street, <strong>Oban</strong> PA34 4HP0845 6779519www.tesco.comThe PantryBoswell House, <strong>Argyll</strong> Square, <strong>Oban</strong>01631 563355www.thepantryoban.comThe Quaich Shop & RestaurantKilmelford PA34 4XA01852 200271www.thequaich.nettonic stylingGanavan Road, <strong>Oban</strong> PA34 5TU01631 566007 / 07930 313172www.tonicstyling.co.uk4
cafésWhat better way to introduce friends<strong>and</strong> family to Fairtrade <strong>and</strong> thedifference it makes?Bossards Patisserie Ltd1A Gibraltar Street, <strong>Oban</strong> PA34 4AY01631 564641Cafe AtlantisAtlantis Leisure Centre, <strong>Oban</strong> PA34 5JE01631 562040www.atlantisleisure.co.ukConnel Surgery Coffee ShopThe Surgery, Connel PA37 1PH01631 710229Cruachan Visitor CentreDalmally PA33 1AN01866 822618www.visitcruachan.co.ukIsle of Lismore CafeHeritage Centre, Isle Of Lismore01631 760020www.isleoflismorecafe.comJulie’s Coffee House33 Stafford Street, <strong>Oban</strong> PA34 5NH01631 565952Kerrera Tea GardenLower Gylen, Isle Of Kerrera01631 570223www.kerrerabunkhouse.co.ukKronks7 Stafford Street, <strong>Oban</strong> PA34 5NJ07770 425897<strong>Oban</strong> Chocolate Company34 Corran Esplanade, <strong>Oban</strong> PA34 5PS01631 566099www.obanchocolate.co.uk<strong>Oban</strong> Fish & Chip Shop116 George Street, <strong>Oban</strong> PA34 5NT01631 567000www.obanfish<strong>and</strong>chipshop.co.ukRobin’s Nest TearoomMain Street, Taynuilt PA35 1JE01866 822429Roxy’s Coffee & Tea House7 <strong>Argyll</strong> Square, <strong>Oban</strong> PA34 4LZ01631 570307Picture ©Anette KayScott’s S<strong>and</strong>wiches43 Stevenson Street, <strong>Oban</strong> PA34 5NA01631 566646The Bridge Café3 Soroba Lane, <strong>Oban</strong> PA34 4HX01631 566697The Little Bay Cafe9 Stafford Street, <strong>Oban</strong> PA34 5NJ01631 569583www.littlebaycafe.comPicture ©Simon Rawles5
accommodationArds House Connel, By <strong>Oban</strong> PA37 1PT01631 710255www.ardshouse.comBriarbank Guest HouseGlencruitten Road, <strong>Oban</strong> PA34 4DN01631 566549www.briarbank-oban.co.ukGlencruitten HouseGlencruitten, <strong>Oban</strong> PA34 4QB01631 562431Hawthornbank Guest HouseDalriach Road, <strong>Oban</strong> PA34 5JE01631 562041Invercloy Guest HouseArdconnel Terrace, <strong>Oban</strong> PA34 5DJ01631 562058workplacesAndrew Pallas Osteopath <strong>Oban</strong>Blacks Town & Country <strong>Oban</strong>Bolliwood <strong>Oban</strong>CGL (<strong>Oban</strong>) Ltd <strong>Oban</strong>Craigard Decor <strong>Oban</strong>Creature Comforts <strong>Oban</strong>D&A Munn Ltd <strong>Oban</strong>Family Mediation <strong>Oban</strong>Heavenscent <strong>Oban</strong>Hope 2 <strong>Oban</strong> <strong>Oban</strong>I Wynne & Son <strong>Oban</strong>Imani Development <strong>Oban</strong>churches <strong>and</strong> faith groupsAppin Parish Church AppinArdchattan Kirk AchnabaDalavich Church DalavichDunbeg Church of Scotl<strong>and</strong> DunbegGlassary, Kilmartin & Ford/NorthKnapdale Church of Scotl<strong>and</strong>Kilmichael GlassaryKilchrenan Church KilchrenanKilmore & <strong>Oban</strong> Church of Scotl<strong>and</strong> <strong>Oban</strong>6Providers who serveFairtrade products.<strong>Oban</strong> Backpackers Breadalbane Street,<strong>Oban</strong> PA34 5NZ01631 562107www.backpackersplus.comThe Pierhouse Hotel Port Appin PA38 4DE01631 730302www.pierhousehotel.co.ukStrumhor Connel PA37 1PJ01631 710167www.strumhor.co.ukThornloe Guest House Albert Road,<strong>Oban</strong> PA34 5EJ01631 562879www.thornloeoban.co.ukJean Ainsley & Co <strong>Oban</strong>Mike Russell MSP <strong>Oban</strong>Mathesons <strong>Oban</strong>North <strong>Argyll</strong> Carers Centre <strong>Oban</strong><strong>Oban</strong> FM <strong>Oban</strong><strong>Oban</strong> Music <strong>Oban</strong><strong>Oban</strong> Public Library <strong>Oban</strong>Petals of <strong>Oban</strong> <strong>Oban</strong>Scottish Association for Marine ScienceSpecsavers Opticians <strong>Oban</strong>Taynuilt Consulting & Pharmacy Ltd ConnelTaynuilt Medical PracticeConnel, Taynuilt & Dalmally SurgeriesTracey’s Hair Salon TaynuiltLismore Parish Church Isle Of LismoreLochaber & Lorn Quaker Meeting Port AppinMuckairn Parish Church Taynuilt<strong>Oban</strong> Congregational Church <strong>Oban</strong>St John’s Episcopal Cathedral <strong>Oban</strong>St Columba’s Cathedral <strong>Oban</strong>St Modan’s Church BenderlochSt Oran’s Church ConnelThe Visitation Taynuilt
OBAN & LORNFAIRTRADESTEERING GROUPThe Fairtrade Steering Group aims to:• provide local residents <strong>and</strong>community groups in <strong>Oban</strong> <strong>and</strong> Lornwith information about fair trade• work with local schools to supporttheir work towards Fairtrade Schoolstatus• encourage businesses <strong>and</strong> faithgroups to use Fairtrade products• help organise Fairtrade promotionalevents, working with the ScottishFair Trade Forum to bring producersto visit local community groups <strong>and</strong>schools, especially during the annualFairtrade FortnightHighlights from a busy year for the SteeringGroup in 2011 included Fairtrade Fortnight,schools work <strong>and</strong> a joint InternationalWomen’s Day event.find out moreThe Steering Group was formed in2005 with the aim of making <strong>Oban</strong> aFairtrade Town, which was achieved in2006. We now work to make sure that<strong>Oban</strong> continues to meet the criteria forFairtrade Town status, <strong>and</strong> to increaseawareness of <strong>and</strong> support for Fairtradewithin our community. The Grouprecently changed its name to includeLorn, reflecting the activities beingcarried out in the wider area <strong>and</strong> on ournearby isl<strong>and</strong>s.If you would like to find out more about fair trade or are interested in joiningthe group, please visit our website www.obanfairtrade.org.uk, email us atinfo@obanfairtrade.org.uk or call 01631 710 550.7Top picture courtesy weebeauty.com
OBAN & LORNFAIRTRADE NEWSPARK PRIMARYGOES FAIRTRADE!Park Primary School in <strong>Oban</strong> gainedFairtrade Status in September 2011after 18 months of hard work - includingtaking part in the Fairtrade Foundationworld record attempt to create thelongest piece of bunting in the worldusing Fairtrade cotton.Pupils from Park Primary meeting RaymondKimaro, a coffee farmer from Tanzania.FAIRTRADENATION 2012?2012 will see the Scottish Fair TradeForum submitting its bid for Scotl<strong>and</strong>to be recognised as a FairtradeNation. This would make us a globalleader in challenging global poverty<strong>and</strong> recognising the dignity <strong>and</strong> rightsof producers through a commitmentto fairness in international trading.Find out more about the campaign atwww.scottishfairtradeforum.org.ukPupils from Dunbeg Primary are amongthose aiming for Fairtrade status.Three other schools in the <strong>Oban</strong> <strong>and</strong>Lorn area are currently working towardsFairtrade status: Luing Primary, DunbegPrimary <strong>and</strong> <strong>Oban</strong> High School.We wish them all success!<strong>Oban</strong> & Lorn Fairtrade Steering Groupwww.obanfairtrade.org.ukThis <strong>Directory</strong> issupported by <strong>Argyll</strong><strong>and</strong> <strong>Bute</strong> <strong>Council</strong>’sThird SectorGrants fund.The <strong>Council</strong> is committed to supportingFairtrade <strong>and</strong> has undertaken to serveFairtrade certified tea <strong>and</strong> coffee asnormal practice at meetings <strong>and</strong> in itsoffices <strong>and</strong> canteens.Design by Sea Pebble Ltdwww.seapebble.co.uk
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