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ORGANIC SELECTION Organic Selection is a new Perth born Organic Healthy food store, specialising in raw foods ideal for people looking to detoxify their body and restore their life force essence. Organic Selection focuses on locally grown produce, working closely with farmers. They cater to people with in food allergies and intolerances and have a good range of gluten and dairy free options.
CONTACT: organicselection.com.au, info@organicselection.com.au, (08) 9276 1884 LOCATION: 243 Walter Road, Morley, 6062
CITY SUMMIT Opening in September – A world class climbing centre in Malaga City Summit is more than just a climbing gym. With 45 top roping stations, three lead walls & Australia’s highest bouldering wall City Summit has something to offer everyone from experienced climbers to beginners. What we offer: • Top rope, lead climbing & bouldering • Free skills, technique and lead courses • Pro Shop What makes us unique: • Community environment with free wifi, Foxtel and viewing deck • Instructor lead classes/sessions • Dedicated kids club • Café, functions area and catering for private events
Eco And Fair Trade In Perth
Designed to create better working conditions for economically disadvantaged artisans and their families, fair trade products are environmentally and socially sustainable, supporting farmers, workers and artisans who deserve a fair wage. We’ve all heard of fair trade tea and coffee but the same principles extend beyond the realms of food and drink, with fashion, home wares, beauty products and other consumables also available. As awareness spreads about the fair trade movement, a few specialised fair trade and eco stores have opened their doors around town, providing access to fair trade and environmentally conscious products from every corner of the globe. One such store is Fair Go Trading on William Street in Northbridge, a boutique bursting at the seams with personality and products. With a background in social justice, owner Bob Roberts opened Fair Go Trading five years ago now, and has enjoyed educating Perth about the benefits of fair trade products, while simultaneously supporting disadvantaged farmers and producers. “Fair trade tries to change the way we trade with international developing nations. Fair trade has a system in place that protects producers, particularly people living in poverty, so that when they make their craft they make a sustainable living wage,” Roberts explains of how it works. “A sustainable wage means that they can afford to send their kids to school, have access to healthcare, have a good environment to work in and get paid a fair wage. There are ten founding principles around it.” These principles include greater transparency and accountability, fairer trading practices, better working conditions, no child labour or exploitation, non discrimination and environmental sustainability.
CONTACT: ph: 9248 7035 www.citysummit.com.au info@citysummit.com.au
THE MEET MARKET The Meet Market is Per th’s newest and most sophisticated events business for singles. If you find yourself seeing the same faces week in, week out and you’re in the market to find that special someone, then perhaps The Meet Market’s Spring Fling launch party could be for you! Head along to the Byrneleigh Hotel in Nedlands on Saturday, September 1, to meet new people in a fun environment minus the dating stigma. A $50 ticket includes drinks, canapés and a goody bag. More info and tickets are available from themeetmarket.com.au or through Moshtix.
CONTACT: themeetmarket.com.au
MATCHES BAR Out On A Limb
Fair Go Trading
“Fair trade tries to change the way we trade with international developing nations. Fair trade has a system in place that protects producers, particularly people living in poverty, so that when they make their craft they make a sustainable living wage” “Most people would understand that fair trade tea and coffee is available but they might not know that you can also get fair trade rice, quinoa and sugar. When people think of fair trade they generally quite often think of tea and coffee, and we’ve got single origin products from Colombia, Ethiopia and Peru.” Fair Go Trading is also home to a range of hand-made toys, rugs, clothing, bags, books and more; view the full range in store at 456 William Street in Northbridge. A stone’s throw from bustling Mt Lawley, Maylands is home to its own eco design/ fair trade store called Out On A Limb. Owned by Kiri Dorji and Debbie McMahon, Out On A Limb primarily stocks Australian and New Zealand designed products, focusing on items with eco friendly credentials. “We opened our door to the public in February 2011 and have since had a wonderful response from both locals and the wider public. Everyone is so thrilled to see the area rejuvenated to complement the already-existing strong community vibe,” Dorji explains. “We have many very popular products ranging from beautiful bespoke hand-made blackwood circle shelves by Bride and Wolfe (Victoria), lighting by Who Did That (Tasmania) and Joug Design (New Zealand), eco cleaning products by Murchison and Hume (NSW), exquisite ceramics by WA local Melanie Sharpham of Eucalypt Homewares and Dimity Kidston (Victoria), upcycled vintage wool blanket cushions by Seam NZ… plus much more, including jewellery, clothing and art.” Find out more about all of Out On A Limb’s eco friendly products by visiting 194 Whatley Crescent in Maylands. Want more info on fair traders? Hit up fairtraders.org.au.
Situated upstairs at 91 James Street, Northbridge, Matches Bar is a new bar with a relaxed atmosphere, classy interior and wide range of music: chilled tunes during the week until our current resident DJs kick it up a notch to a faster house, jazz soul party tunes for the weekend. Matches Bar is a bar where you can dance your ass off while treating yourself to $6 beers and $10 cocktails all night... nice way to start your night, right? So come on down and release the stress of the working week at Matches Bar. Open daily til 12am and free entry.
CONTACT: (08) 9228 1665 LOCATION: 91 James Street, Northbridge 26
Fair Go Trading X-Press – First on the street, Wednesdays