Are you a Fairtrade Mastermind?

Do you fancy giving Mastermind a go as a fairtrade expert? This just came through from the Fairtrade Foundation:

I am writing to let you know that we are producing a new series of the BBC Television quiz, Mastermind. We are currently welcoming applications and would be grateful of any publicity.
We are planning to hold auditions in London this week so for those wishing to apply, now is the time. The process is simple. Send us an application form or apply online and those who are invited for an audition will be asked 20 general knowledge questions, have a brief chat with the production team and be asked for their suggestions for specialist subjects that they would like to cover if they make it on to the programme. There is no need to revise specialist subjects prior to the audition.

I have attached copies of a Mastermind 2009 flyer as well as an application form and I would be grateful if you could pass on this information to your teams and contacts. If you require further information either email me back or contact Stuart Ellis on 0161 244 3575 or email stuart.ellis@bbc.co.uk.

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Wine Glorious Wine

Fairgift has a new category devoted to all things related to wine. We'll be expanding this category in the coming weeks, so if you're into your wines then please do take a look.

The quality of Fairtrade wine is growing rapidly and my personal favourite is the Soluna Malbec, which Fairgift doesn't sell yet, but you can find it at http://ethicalwine.com/browse_36

If you're also interested in discovering high quality, greay value European wines off the beaten track then check out the specialist wine merchants - SIP.

Ideas for Greener Living

The UK's green lifestyle exhibition for people who want to learn how to reduce their carbon emissions.

It's at Olympia in London on Friday 17 & Saturday 18 April 09 and loads more info is available at

http://www.ukaware.com/

Free tickets are available with the code UA09GF

It's Not Easy Being Green

Interested in having a "Green wedding"? If so then checkout the recent episode of the BBC2 show, "It's Not Easy Being Green"

http://www.bbc.co.uk/iplayer/episode/b00hvbvf/Its_Not_Easy_Being_Green_Series_3_Episode_7/

The show follows the couple Jo & Martin in their attempts (with mixed success, especially on the honeymoon) to have an eco-friendly wedding. They had their wedding list with Fairgift and the TV show includes glimpses of the range available including the Fairtrade cotton towel bale.

21st Century Network

The 21st Century Network was set up to "discuss the great issues of our millennium and bring back the hope that we can do something about it".

It's well worth taking a look at and if you're able, then to come along & participate in their outstanding events:

http://21stcenturynetwork.ning.com/