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What is York Fair Trade Forum?
 York Fair Trade Forum is a voluntary organisation working to make York a Fairtrade city so that more people locally are aware of, and support fairtrade which guarantees farmers in the developing work a fair price for their products.
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Fairtrade Wine Tasting
 | Photo : Rugby League star Peter Fox at last Year's wine tasting event.
Fairtrade Wine Tasting in York Minster
Tuesday 23rd September at 7.30pm
Tickets just £5, available from the York Festival of Food & Drink booking line - 466687 ( Mon - Fri, 9-5, Sat, 10-3 )
Everyone attending the event will have the opportunity to taste 7 different Co-operative Fairtrade wines, including white, red and rose.
In addition to the wine tasting there will be a short talk on Fairtrade winegrowers, music provided by the Micklegate Singers ( York’s first Fairtrade choir ) and an opportunity to see a wide range of Fairtrade food and drink products.
Fashion in Focus
One Ethical Boutique
in the centre of York at Peter Lane ( enter the lane by the side of Superdrug off Market Street )
The Shop's philosophy
Since Anne founded the boutique in 2007, her philosophy has been to provide the finest range of designer and leading brand ethical clothing, shoes, accessories and gifts. Her tempting arrays of goods are keenly sourced from suppliers who care for the environment and the people that produce them.
The Collections
Her items include the luxurious cashmere and wool ranges of British designers Izzy Lane and Makepiece. The superbly soft and absorbent Bailey bamboo sits a long side items from the international designers of Stewart and Brown, Les Fees de Bengale, and Deborah Lindquist.
Shoes & Bags
The shoe and bag ranges include the vegetarian shoes by Beyond Skin and the fantastically comfortable and sustainably produced shoes of Terra Plana. She has vegetable dyed and hand crafted bags from La Nativa and stylish candy wrapper bags by Nahui Ollin.
Jewellery
One has an exciting and original range of fair trade jewellery from Made together with stylish items made from taqua (vegetable ivory), recycled biscuit tins and coconut shells. Many other ethical designers, brands, and vintage pieces are available directly from the website or shop. Gift vouchers and individual gift boxes are also available.
As an independent ethical boutique One does not compromise its ethical principles and caters for every aspect of any women’s lifestyle.
STOP PRESS
EXCITING NEW FOOD SHOP OPENS IN YORK
We are delighted to welcome on to the York retail scene an exciting new concept in food shopping.
Introducing Kyi-Po
Kyi-Po means pleasant in Tibetan. The shop on the corner of Goodramgate and Aldwark is indeed pleasant with a bright, fresh modern feel. More importantly Kyi-Po has a pleasant effect on the world thanks to its support of Fairtrade, environmentally friendly products and vegetarianism.
The shop has a wide range of Fairtrade products and the friendly owners Matthew and Sarah want to promote the sale of Fairtrade drinks to the tourist trade, in particular the Fairtrade cola. Matthew and Sarah say that whenever they have a choice they will always stock a Fairtrade product.
Kyi-Po is a health food store that also carries a range of eco friendly household products.
Kyi-Po has a wide range of organic food, drinks, desserts - they also cater for special diets such as gluten-free and none of the food contains animal products, to promote a healthy diet. All products are cruelty free - not tested on animals.
The shop, which opened in June 2008, is already proving popular, not only with tourists and city centre shoppers, but also with those who live in the city centre who view Kyi-Po as their local friendly corner shop.
Kyi-po is at 9 Goodramgate, York YO1 7LW
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Local Fair Trade Businesses
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Special Feature
Our Local Fair Trade Businesses
Part of the remit of the York Fair Trade Forum is to support our local Fair Trade businesses & those local businesses who are proud to stock Fair Trade products. This special feature lists some of them. Do contact us if you would like to nominate others.
Do also check out our full list of Fair Trade businesses on this website.
Fairer World, 84 Gillygate
This tardis like shop looks small on the outside but is crammed to the rafters with fair trade products of every description. A marvellous opportunity to admire the vast range of fair trade products including handicrafts, fashionable clothing, stylish jewellery as well as a full range of foodstuffs. Not to be missed.
Open Mon - Sat, 10am to 6pm
tel 01904 655116
email fairerwrld@aol.com
Shared Earth, Minster Gates
From humble beginnings as a York Market Stall, this local company has now expanded to be a chain of 7 shops. The York shop is an absolute treat. It specialises in quality fairly traded crafts, ideal for gifts or a great way to decorate your home. They also stock an impressive range of fairly traded recycled goods - ethical, inventive & also great fun.
The Spurriergate Centre, Spurriergate
This well known York meeting place has an excellent reputation for its relaxed ambience, child friendliness & fine food. All tea & coffee served in the cafe is Fairtrade & don’t miss the marvellous Fair Trade shop, which stocks a wide range of gifts & foodstuffs.
Deli’s & food shops
Alligator, 104 Fishergate
This wholefood shop is a great York institution. It stocks a fabulous range of organic & Fair Trade foodstuffs. Well worth the short walk to fashionable Fishergate. Essential for all those interested in ethical & healthy eating.
The Good Food Shop, 20 Bishopthorpe Road
For those who haven’t been to the Bishopthorpe Road shops recently you’re in for a big surprise, it’s a vibrant shopping area & the jewel in the crown is the Good Food Shop. A great range of healthy foods & the owner is proud to stock a range of Fairtrade products.
Henshelwoods, 10 Newgate, next to the market
Another great deli with a lovely selection of fresh produce. As well as selling some Fairtrade products they also do takeaway Fairtrade tea & coffee.
Tarts & Titbits, 78 Gillygate
This excellent shop specialises in promoting Yorkshire produce. The owner is also keen to stock Fairtrade foods. If you haven’t seen this relatively new shop before it’s well worth a visit.
Cafes & Restaurants
Blue Fly Cafe Bar, 10A New Street
A fabulously trendy place to hang out with a Fairtrade coffee. Calm & sophisticated by day, somewhat swinging in the evening.
Cafe Concerto, High Petergate
Well established as a popular lively cafe with great food & chance to enjoy a Fairtrade drink, just steps from the Minster.
Circles Cafe, Lendal Bridge
Literally perched on the bridge, this is a bijoux gem of a place that will serve you a great Fairtrade coffee.
City Screen Cafe Bar, 13 - 17 Coney Street
A long standing supporter of Fairtrade. They have a great range of coffees that are all Fairtrade. The cafe itself is a lovely place to sit & relax & enjoy the panoramic views of the riverside.
In the basement of the cinema complex you will find the Gateway Internet Cafe, where you can enjoy a Fairtrade drink & tap away to your heart’s content.
El Piano, 15 - 17 Grape Lane
Now all vegan, this colourful cafe / restaurant offers a great range of food. All hot drinks are Fairtrade & Fairtrade ingredients are used in some of the regularly changing recipes.
Jorvik Viking Centre Cafe, Coppergate
Enjoy a Fairtrade coffee at the award winning visitor attraction.
King’s Square Cafe, Colliergate
This is a great little place. Bustly & friendly it serves smashing food & Fairtrade drinks. If you haven’t found this cafe before it’s well worth a visit.
Millers Yard, Gillygate
A beautifully restored venue, home to meeting rooms, classes, workshops and holistic treatments. The cafe has several Fairtrade treats.
Piglets, 13 Swinegate Court
Tiny little Piglets is a warm, friendly place to relax with a snack & a Fairtrade drink. Tucked away in the Swinegate quarter, it draws in the crowds thanks to its reputation for quality.
Sanctuary Bar, 68 Gillygate
This is a great find, a trendy cafe / bar with a relaxing feel. There are comfortable seats in which to sit back & enjoy a Fairtrade drink & sample the tasty food.
Theatre Royal Cafe Bar, Exhibition Square
A great place to hang out with a Fairtrade drink & watch the world go passed the vast panoramic windows. Excellent food available.
Fairtrade accommodation :
Cornmill Lodge Hotel, 120 Haxby Road
Enjoy your Fairtrade tea & coffee at breakfast at the excellent Cornmill Lodge, as well as being Fairtrade accommodation it is also vegetarian.
Phone 01904 620566 for reservations
The Coach House Hotel, 22 Marygate
Very close to the city centre in historic Marygate, this fine hotel and restaurant serves Fairtrade coffee.
Phone 01904 652780 for reservations
Fair Trade Fashion
The extremely fashionable clothes shop One on Peter Lane stocks some great fairly traded fashion pieces. Well worth calling in if you’re interested in stylish & ethical clothing.
Fairtrade at your local shop
Many local shops stock Fairtrade products :
Copmanthorpe Newsagents, 1 Church Street, Copmanthorpe
Food For Thought, Ryedale Court, Haxby
Fishers, 50 Broadway
Heslington Road News, 26A Heslington Road
Middlethorpe News, 36 Middlethorpe Grove
All student shops, cafes & restaurants at the University of York, York College & at York St. John University.
COOP’s
Regent Buildings, York Road, Acomb
127 Beckfield Lane
75-77 East Parade
30 Tadcaster Road
Tang Hall Lane
Main Street, Bishopthorpe
17 Church Street, Copmanthorpe
46 Broadway, Fulford
Ryedale Court, Haxby
The Green, Upper Poppleton
Costcutters
14 Bishopthorpe Road
29 York Street, Dunnington
Market Square & Halifax College, the University, Heslington
Fairtrade at your leisure centre
We are delighted to see that both Oaklands Sports Centre and Acomb Library Cafe are serving Fairtrade drinks and snacks.
Other York Fair Trade Businesses
Black Yak
A popular regular stall at York Market, Black Yak is a Fair Trade supplier of high quality, stylish clothing, crafts & accessories from the Himalyas & Nepal.
Check out their website www.blackyak.co.uk
Choc-Affair
Linda of Choc-Affair produces exquisite Fairtrade chocolate products.
I dare you not to be tempted at the website www.choc-affair.com
Eco at Home
Eco goods & Fairtrade directly to your home
info@ecoathome.co.uk
Incallajta
Specialising in selling handmade Bolivian products such as handbags, rugs, ponchos & handicrafts.
Check out the website www.incallajta.co.uk
Tom Cowen Fair Trader
Fairtrade supplier to offices
tomcofairtrade@hotmail.co.uk
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