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THE PRODUCTS TOILETRIES The Raindrops and Roses and Secret Garden body soak and the Mother and Baby new baby balm are made by Mother Earth an award winning company based in Cumbria producing 100% natural body care products. The soaps, bath oil, bath blend, sea salts, hand balm, foot balm and baby milk bath are made by The Celtic Herbal Company of North Wales who produce natural, quality skincare products. None of their products are tested on animals and they are all 100% handmade. They are wonderfully fragrant and beautifully relaxing. The organic face cloths are imported by The Organic Towel Company. The face cloths are manufactured in the south-east of Turkey, using organic cotton grown locally. The manufacturers are a family owned small business, closely working with their organic cotton suppliers. In order to obtain the 'organic' certification for the compliance with the EU standards, the entire operation from farming to packaging is physically inspected by IMO (the Swiss accredited agency, one of the most experienced agencies in the organic cotton area) regularly. The baby’s hats, bibs, scratch mittens and blankets from Cut4cloth Ltd. are made from 100% organic cotton. Cut4Cloth is a family run business based in Cornwall. Their manufacturers, in rural India, give importance to working conditions, wages and human rights. No employee is under 18 years of age and the company has a long-term agenda of support for a local tribal school. The baby’s comforters are supplied to us by Clementine Toys. The two tone taupe and cream colours are the natural colours of the two types of 100% organic cotton. The cotton grows in these colours, so no dyes are needed in the finished product. They are filled with 100% pure wool, are fully washable and totally safe for babies who love to put everything in their mouths! The beautifully scented Relax aromatherapy candles are by Lily-Flame, a husband and wife team who make these candles by hand in their workshop in the heart of Somerset. Best Kept Secrets who make the True Love, Wild Rose, Fresh Lavender and Midge Away candles are a small company based in Morpeth in Northumberland. All the candles are hand made in their workshops, The photo frames, mini books and nail brushes are made in India and imported by the New Overseas Traders. They work in India with small businesses, cooperatives and family firms. They are a recognised supplier of the British Association of Fair Trade Shops. Please note that the colour of the mini book may differ from the one in the photograph. The beautiful Elli photo albums from Nkuku are handmade from soft white cotton. Each elephant is hand embroidered and the paper inside is handmade from cotton and is ideal for holding photographs. The separation sheets are made from banana skin which is crushed into a pulp to produce a soft textured paper. Nkuku are a small UK company supporting fair trade and local community initiatives. The pad blocks, tea towels and note books with a gardening theme are from The Compost Heap a small company in West Sussex started in January 2002 when two friends, Will and George, created a series of captions and illustrations based on flowers, plants, fruits and vegetables and then developed a range of greetings cards and stationery. All the paper used is sourced from trees in sustainable forests. The mugs, tea towels and post it notes with a musical theme are from The Musical Gifts Company a small UK company and all their products are manufactured in this country. The theatre and literary mugs and tea towels are made in the UK and are from Art Meets Matter a small company based in Bath. We are featuring three products – a mouse mat, a note book and a pen made from recycled car bits by Remarkable of their factory in Worcester. Their philosophy is to create recycled items that are well-designed, great quality and a joy to own. .As well as their environmental credentials, all their products are made using only UK recycled material We decided to include a book in a few of our gift selections to make the gift even more special. The Good Granny Guide by Jane Fernley-Whittingstall is an excellent book - funny, amusing and with lots of practical advice - without being patronising. Attract Wildlife by Richard Jones. This book gives clear and practical advice on how to create and maintain a wildlife haven in your back garden, and how to enjoy it through the changing seasons. Attract Wildlife is endorsed by the HDRA and the Soil Association, so you know you can trust all the organic advice it contains. Guess How Much I Love You by Sam McBratney and Anita Jeram. A beautiful book loved by parents and children. Those of us who care about the environment and are concerned about the future of our planet are dismayed, on a daily basis, by the excessive use of packaging and the limited use there is of recycled packaging materials. We, at Fayre’s Fair, have put time and thought into ensuring that the packaging fits into our company ethos. We use gift bags made from handmade paper and imported from India by Ian Snow a company with 29 years experience of Fair Trade. We are sure that you will want to use these beautiful bags again. The coloured tissue paper is made in Southern India and imported by Banyan Tree Crafts, a Fair Trade company set up in 2001and recommended by the British Association of Fair Trade Shops (BAFTS). The grey tissue paper is recycled and comes from Green Stationery Company in Bath. We use boxes [for posting] which are 75% recycled and totally recyclable. They are made by a small company local to us in North Shropshire. The padded envelopes we use for smaller, lighter gifts are obviously recyclable. The tape round the box is polypropylene not PVC and comes from the Green Stationery Company [as above]. The card used for your personalised message is also from the Green Stationery Company in Bath.
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