Island Life Magazine Ltd December 2015 / January 2016 | Page 129
The big festive
clean-up!
Ethical but fun
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The Newport Furniture & Electrical
Store is located at 2 Taylor Road,
Gunville Estate, Newport, Isle Of
Wight PO30 5LG. To arrange a
free collection for your unwanted
items or find out more about
volunteering, please call the shop
on 01983 623190.
behind the till.
Giving time doesn’t just benefit BHF
and the Newport shop, it can also
be great for the CV and help in the
hunt for a new job. The shop gives
volunteers the opportunity to learn
new skills, gain full training and also
have a guaranteed interview for any
paid position that becomes available
within the store.
rother and sister business partners Nick and
Annabel Robin share two big passions in life –
one for great design and another for Fair Trade.
And they’ve managed to bring both those passions
together at Daisy Daisy, their gift shop on Godshill
High Street, which showcases an eclectic collection
of present ideas from around the world.
In fact, all the shop’s gifts and goodies are carefully
chosen both for their unique style as well as their
ethical credentials.
Many of their products - including Nick’s own
hand-made jewellery - make creative use of recycled
materials. These include the ever-popular recycled
and enamelled aluminium nibbles trays and
bowls, a wide range of felt goods, rainbow-painted
ceramics and hand-printed scarves. There’s also a
quirky range of almost magical socks made from
bamboo, which are anti-fungal, warm in winter and
cool in summer.
Annabel, who has a background in retail, says that
she and artist Nick are determined to show that Fair
Trade can be fun, fashionable and affordable.
“We purposefully try to keep our prices as
reasonable as possible” she says. “Fair Trade should
definitely extend to the customer as well!”
Most of Daisy Daisy’s stock is sourced from BAFTS
or WFTO accredited importers and in particular
Annabel and Nick like to support those producers
working to improve the lives of marginalised women.
This includes their felt fabric items, which are
largely made by women who have been victims of
human trafficking.
High Street, Godshill, PO38 3HH
t. 01983 840913
e. [email protected]
w. www.daisydaisyethicalgifts.co.uk
T
he approaching party season
means it will be all systems go
for the people at the Chem-Dry First
cleaning service on the Isle of Wight.
Their order book is starting to fill
up with families wanting to spruce
up the house in time for Christmas
visitors – or those who want help
sorting out emergency spills, stains
or pet and child-related accidents on
carpets, curtains and upholstery.
Chem-Dry First has been in
business for 28 years and has built
a solid reputation for its cleaning
results, as well as its friendly
personal service.
All of Chem-Dry First’s staff are
highly trained in all aspects of
cleaning and insurance restoration
work. The owner Capt. Kemball and
the manager are trained to BDMA
(British Damage Management
Association) standards for all
insurance work. They