It’s that time of year again and we’re all starting to think about who we should buy what for Christmas. Well if you are looking for some excellent ethical gifts and treats for your loved ones then here are two great events to check out;

 

Fair Christmas Fayre 2011 – Saturday 3rd December, 12pm until 8pm, The Salvation Army – Regent Hall, 275 Oxford Street – more details here: Fair Christmas Fayre

 

The annual Fayre is a fundraiser for the Salvation Army’s work and they will have over 25 unique stalls selling Fair Trade and recycled gifts, cards and ethical fashion. Also there will be Fair Trade Christmas cakes, a free swap shop, music, DIY crafty present corners, knitting workshops and lots of ethical Christmas Top Tips!

 

Enter their Twitter Competition to be in with a chance to win a whole selection of ethical goodies here: Twitter Competition details

 

Holy Trinity Christmas Fayre – Saturday 10th December, from 10am to 3pm, Holy Trinity Church, Clapham Common Northside, London, SW4 0QZ, more details Holy Trinity Christmas Fayre

This will be the first event run by the Holy Trinity Church Environment Group aiming to raise awareness of environmental issues within their community and to raise funds for work to improve energy efficiency in the Church. The church has identified a demand in the area for information and advice about tackling climate change and they are hoping to hold more events to promote specific aspects of environmentally sustainable living. Within the church they are hoping to raise funds to insulate the roof of the church and foil back their radiators to reduce heat loss in the building.
All the enterprises taking part will fit their criteria to be ethically responsible and they are particularly welcoming those which promote environmentally sustainable living and include stalls selling fairly traded, green, and ethical gifts, organic food and recycled wrapping.

 

Additional attractions include; the Big Green Bus for storytelling and some extra eco-info. You can also buy your British Christmas Tree in the churchyard from the Macaulay School Christmas Tree Sale, get on your bike for the pedal-powered music centre, listen to live festive music as you browse and join in festive activities including Father Christmas’ grotto and beeswax candle making. The Green Café will be open for light lunch, tea, coffee and delicious cakes when you need a break.