I have just switched to the co-operative bank for this project. The reason is that they have an ethical policy which is more than many other banks in the UK seem to have. They allow their customers to have control over where their money is managed. For more details go to www.co-operativebank.co.uk

Ben & Jerry Ice Cream, my fav !, have brought out a Fairtrade Vanilla Ice Cream which I will be selling in my Caffe-Society store. I will also be giving you some interesting menus in the next few weeks that include many Fairtrade products. I am from a catering backgound and so I should be able to create something pretty tasty.

At the Movies - BLACK GOLD - wake up and smell the coffee. The film traces the route of Ethiopian coffee beans from farm to cafe and how they have to battle to negotiate a fair deal for the farmers. The film will be released in the first weekend of May. www.blackgoldmovie.com

CO2 Report -Car Travel - 26 miles