'Cotton On Conference'

I attended a really interesting and eye opening conference today all about Cotton . . . This event was organised by The Bishopston Trading Company, Bristol City Council, and howies

Cotton On

"From Plant to Process, from Fair Trade to Fashion  Design."

A one-day conference exploring the aspect of cotton and challenging us to find the most sustainable way forward.

Speakers included:

Lucy Siegle, Ethical Living and Observer, environmental journalist.  Abigail Petit, Director, Gossypium.  Barbara Crowther, Communications Director, Fairtrade Foundation.  Claire Durkin, BERR / DfID Joint Trade Policy Unit.  Hannah Durrant, Oxfam GB Campaigns.  Simon Ferrigno, Organic Exchange.  Damien San Filippo, Pesticide Action Network.  Tamsin Lejeune, Ethical Fashion Forum.  Gillian Lipton, Monsoon.  Sam Maher, Labour Behind the Label.  Robin Maynard, Campaigns Director, Soil Association.  Vanessa Parr, Fairtrade Foundation.   Monica Philbrick, Traidcraft.  Carolyn Whitwell, Bishopston Trading Company.

Workshops lead by :-Fairtrade and Organic clothing pioneers -

People Tree
Ethical Fashion Leaders
Trade Justice Campaigners
The corporate sector government

Folk House Exhibition

Thank you to all those that attended my opening 'Afternoon Tea Affair' last Saturday at the Folk House in Bristol. The lovely staff in the cafe had made the most wonderful chocolate cake, it as so shiny I didn't want to cut into it, actually, it didn't take that much persuasion!

My work will be up until the beginning of next month so pop along and enjoy.