Discussion: Band Night Fundraiser

The Launceston OXFAM Group is planning to have another Band Night Fundraiser mid-2012.

Ideas are welcome.

Please leave comments below. 

Alternatively, you can send your idea(s) to launcestonoxfam@gmail.com

This discussion is open until April 30th 2012.

Cheers.

Carpet makers in Cambodia

There will be a film about carpet makers in Cambodia to be shown at the Lecture Theatre 1 (A150), UTAS Newnham on Wednesday, 28th March 2012 from 6.00PM to 8.30PM. Tickets are $10 each person online.

For further details, please see: http://carpetsforcommunities.org/events/gone-adventurin/launceston/

PLEASE NOTE: Monthly meeting has changed!

Hi All,

Please note that the monthly meeting for our Launceston Oxfam Group has changed from every first Tuesday of the month to SECOND Tuesday of the month.

The next meeting is on April 10th 2012 at The Royal Oak (downstairs at the 'Boatshed') at 6PM. John and Iona will be talking about their visit to Burma. All are welcome.

Kind regards,

Eric

March Meeting

Next meeting: 6pm Tuesday 6th March 2012

Venue: The Royal Oak (upstairs)

Topic: Burma

Product of the Week

Product of the week: Children's Toys! Keep your child/children entertained with great toys from the Oxfam shop or online. Even as an adult, you are most welcome to keep yourself entertained with the toys too. Toys know no age limit (advisably for some, they are for 3 years and above). Eric

Product Story: Oxfam has a beautiful range of children's toys from around the world. Barbara Sansoni designs is one of the producers of children's toys. 

"Our products are about creation and design. They are about the inspiration and influence at work behind our intense passion for colour and textiles," Barbara Sansoni, founder of BAREFOOT Sri Lanka.

In 1958, Barbara Sansoni, a colourist, and artist, created the "BAREFOOT" concept out of a need for a rehabilitation program for young Sri Lankan women - who had limited schooling and skills. Today BAREFOOT is a premier textile design company exporting exquisite hand woven fabrics, toys, linen and clothing worldwide. 

BAREFOOT Artisans are dedicated weavers and needlewomen who, without time constraints of mass productions, are able to produce premium quality workmanship. BAREFOOT Sri Lanka opposes exploitive practices. Each artisan earns a real wage enabling them to support their families with self-respect and dignity.

Products of the Day

Products of the day: [New in shop] Bamboo Kitchen storage boxes - assorted sizes. Eric

Product Story: Beautiful Bamboo kitchen tools and accessories handcrafted in Ra Tay province, northern Vietnam. Bamboo is grown in abundance in Vietnam and this fast growing sustainable resource lends itself perfectly for home utensils, furniture and even building material. Strong, insect resistant, versatile, workable and simply beautiful. These items are a perfect examples of what expert craftsmanship can make from a such a humble material.