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Archive for the ‘Fair Trade’ Category

Teams United in Love of Sport

May 5, 2009

The Leighton Buzzard Observer – a local Bedfordshire newspaper, featured an article on The Hazyview Blue Bird Young Stars football team and their link with Leighton United Football Club. This article appeared in the 28th April edition of the paper and is the first of two features.  The second will include the experiences of 15 […]

Of African Origin Clothes distributed to people in Zimbabwe who REALLY needed them

March 8, 2009

Kendrick Imports http://www.kendrickimports.com now imports range of authentic Safari and travel clothing made by Of African Origin http://www.kendrickimports.com/index.php/of-african-origin The range includes shirts, blouses, shorts, t shirts, polo shirts, safari jackets, skirts and bandanas. All of the clothes are specifically designed for Safari and travel. The Company “Of African Origin” make the garments specifically for wear […]

Of African Origin Authentic Safari Clothing

February 25, 2009

Kendrick Imports now stocks the Of African Origin range of Safari clothing. The Of African Origin range of Authentic Safari clothes include all the clothes you would need for your Safari holiday.  The range was designed and is used in the Safari environment and is perfect for the climate and terrain. The range includes blouses, […]

Monkey Apples dry in the sun at Terra Boma Farm, South Africa

January 2, 2009

The monkey apples that were picked in South Africa during August last year are now drying in the sun at the Worx of Africa Farm Terra Boma. The drying is the first part of the process in the hand decoration of the seed pods to make the beautiful decorations. http://www.kendrickimports.com/index.php/worx-of-africa/monkey-apples Kenneth works at the farm […]

Christmas for Hazyview Football Team

January 1, 2009

Kendrick Imports http://www.kendrickimports.com is an ethical trader and has just delivered a whole range of kit to the Bluebird Young Stars football team in Hazyview, South Africa. Jayne Green (Carol’s sister) has arranged for Leighton United Football Club based in Bedfordshire to “team up” with the Blue Bird Young Stars. Leighton United  http://www.leightonunitedfc.com/ have been […]

Busi gets degree – sponsored by Kendrick Imports.

December 26, 2008

Well done Busi!! Kendrick Imports http://www.kendrickimports.comhas been sponsoring Busi during the final 2 years of her degree course. Last night she text me her results…. she has achieved 2 passes and 3 distinctions in her final modules. Congratulations to Busi for all her hard work from all of us who know her! Busi has worked […]

The Sausage Tree

December 21, 2008

Worx of Africa process and hand decorate monkey apples and baobab seeds to make stunning end products which can be displayed in bowls. The baobab pods and monkey apples are all fairly and ethically traded and are a totally natural African product. The Sausage Tree, Kigelia Africana also has an unusual seed pod .  It […]

A good reason to wear your Rogue Boots in Africa!

December 19, 2008

When walking whilst in Africa it’s a great idea to wear the correct footwear!  Rogue Boots are made for the job.  Handmade in South Africa by Rogue, they are strong and comfortable from the moment you put them on. Rogue boots will give you peace of mind when walking in “the bush”.  If you are […]

Gola Support Kendrick Import’s ethical trading.

October 28, 2008

On her return from Hazyview in August Emma was determined to get some shoes together for the Bluebird Young Stars Football Team.  She was horrified to see the youngsters playing in bare feet on hard ground… with glass on the pitch when we watched the team play in their new strip in August. After writing […]

Sponsors For African Children – Lucozade Helps Kendrick Imports

October 10, 2008

Helping children in Africa! Back in August Kendrick Imports gave the Blue Bird Young Stars football team in Hazyview South Africa a new football strip. Since then we have been working towards getting some more equipment for the team by asking big Brands if they would like to help. Through Adam, who works for Tesco […]