A week of sunshine and interesting happenings. London School of Economics visited People Tree with “Proteus,” an executive programme which aims to inspire business leaders through creative experiences – They came to learn about Fair Trade and what we do at People Tree.

They were so hot at the end of their journey up Brick Lane that they didn’t want the Fair Trade coffee and biscuits we’d prepared – just water, lots of it. Was it the heat or my complimenting Tom Taylor CFO of Cuscal (an Aussie Company) on the detail on his shirt that prompted him to remove it? Right there in the main entrance of the office. I gave him a Fair Trade one in exchange of course!

People Tree’s concession at Whole Foods Market
This week also marked the opening of Whole Foods Market on High Street Kensington It’s amazing to have an organic store like that on your door step, ‘if that’s your postcode.’ Filled with yummy mummies and delicious looking breads, fruit, chocolates and of course People Tree clothing selling well there too. Do go along!

Personally I find myself feeling a little breathless in such large stores and am pleased my milkman can deliver me a box of organic foods that arrive on the peaceful step of my flat in South London.

Friends from the Associated Craft Producers – including Meera Bhattaraii (holding the necklace) – visited from Nepal, to discuss product design and have a cup of Fair Trade tea (They kept their clothes on!) Great to see you all!
A busy week, punctuated by interviews about Jane Shepherdson joining People Tree as an Advisor on future plans for People Tree and how to develop the market for Fair Trade Fashion.