Let’s be honest for a second. When most people light an incense stick or pick up a quirky little trinket for the house, they don’t usually stop to think about who made it, where it came from, or whether the…
On 2nd January 2024 we expanded our physical presence in Hull to include a fair trade coffee shop! The coffee shop was already there, just a few metres from the retail unit where we sell our ethically produced gifts and…
Hello and happy new year to all Near & Fair blog readers! We hope you are all well and had a wonderful time over the festive period. Here at Near & Fair we were “proper busy” as they say round…
Greetings to all Fairtrade supporters and enthusiasts in Hull! We are delighted to share some fantastic news that fills us with immense pride and joy. Hull has been awarded the esteemed Fairtrade Community status, signifying a remarkable milestone in our…
We were invited by our friends, Chris and Peter, to go along to the Cottingham Road Baptist Church in Hull on Sunday, 30th April, 2023, where Chris had volunteered to do a presentation about Fairtrade and Chocolate. Chris and Peter…
We are thrilled to announce our new Fair Trade Sale or Return Facility, now available for the Kingston upon Hull area. This new scheme provides a fantastic opportunity for individuals, churches, and organizations to raise funds while also providing quality,…
Close to Home – March 2021 Our Close to Home theme gives me the opportunity to tell you what we’ve been doing recently and, when we eventually come out of Lockdown #3, perhaps a bit about what’s going on in…
Close to Home – February 2021 We’re still in the third lockdown and we’re now halfway through the first week of Fairtrade Fortnight and I’ve been popping in and out of the virtual Festival. On Monday evening I watched a…
Close to Home – January 2021 We’re deep into Lockdown #3 and missing everyone who visits us in our little gift shop, but we’re still working. We’ve actually been working more hours during the lockdowns than we do in normal…
Proud BAFTS Member