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Saturday, 18 May 2013

Winter is Coming

Keep yourself warm with these beautiful scarfs. Gifts for yourself or someone else... It is awesome because we do gifts that give twice - The Oxfam Moto! :)


Thursday, 16 May 2013

Bolga Basket

New assorted Bolga Baskets in shop now. Come along and check them out at the Oxfam Shop, Centreway Arcade.


Wednesday, 15 May 2013

FREE!!! Free chocolate spread.

Free chocolate spread! Go to your nearest local Oxfam Shop to collect your free chocolate spread today. :)




Monday, 6 May 2013

VIP Evening for Oxfam Launceston Group

As a celebration of FairTrade Fortnight, Amanda, our local Oxfam Shop Manager is putting on a special VIP evening for Oxfam Launceston Group members and friends (instead of our usual May meeting), with a drink, some snacks and a guided tour of the shop, with background on some of the products.

It will help Amanda with catering for drinks & nibbles  if she has a bit of an idea how many are coming on Friday 5.30 at the Shop.So would you please let Amanda know by Wednesday on 6331 7760 or email Ros on oxfamintasmania@gmail.com.

PS, Please spread the news that the Oxfam Shop will be having a VIP afternoon for the general public from 12 to 5 on Thursday May 9th.

Friday, 3 May 2013

FairTrade Fortnight, May 4 to 19

Below are the activities for FairTrade Fortnight in Launceston. Come and join us!










Thursday, May 9th (From 12noon to 5pm)
- VIP Day at the Oxfam Shop (Centreway Arcade, off Paterson Street, Launceston)

Saturday, May 11th (From 10am to 2pm)
- FairTrade display in the Brisbane Street Mall
- A celebration of the local businesses and schools which support FairTrade
- The Mayor of Launceston will officially open this event at 12noon







 Thursday, May 16th (From 3.30pm)
- Uni Bar at University of Tasmania, Newnham
- $15 ticket which includes a drink, chocolate, cake and raffle ticket
- Hosted by the Uni Oxfam Group
- All welcome
(Tickets from Allison 0408 075 863 or the Oxfam Shop (Centreway Arcade 03 6331 7760)

Google map - where to buy FairTrade in Launceston at www.climatelaunceston.org







Thursday, 2 May 2013

The Yogurt Cookbook

Something for Mum this Mother's Day?

Written by internationally renowned author and yoghurt expert Arto der Haroutunian, 'The Yogurt Cookbook' offers over 200 recipes ranging from hearty peasant fare to elegant, light dishes. Yogurt is consumed in a variety of ways in many cultures throughout the world. This beautifully photographed book offers readers a history of yogurt, detailed steps on how to make it and explanations on how it is easily used in all kinds of delicious recipes.