Clocks going forward, buds on the trees, Easter weekend, April Fool’s Day pranks…Spring is finally here!

And what a relief it is to emerge from the long dark tunnel that is the British winter.

To celebrate the new Spring season, we’re offering you a 20% discount across all the Jungle Berry ranges. Just add the magic word SPRING to the Promotional Code box in your shopping basket.

This discount applies across all the Jungle Berry ranges, and will last until Sunday 11 April.

Enjoy a Happy Easter!

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Fair trade fortnight may officially be over, but there’s enough fair trade products out there now to mean that supporting fair trade isn’t just a once-a-year flash in the pan affair.

Having just spent a lot of today scoffing some delicious homemade fairy cakes (made with fair trade ingredients)…

…we thought we’d point you in the direction of some excellent fair trade recipes, as well some tips from Hugh Fearnley Whittingstall, and some advice on how to wash it all down with some lovely fair trade wines.

Buen Provecho!

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This week sees the annual fair trade fest that is Fairtrade Fortnight 2010!

The theme of this year’s fairtrade fortnight is The Big Swap, in which we’re all encouraged to swap as many of our usual products for fairtrade ones.

Even comedian Harry Hill has got in the act, launching a range of fair trade nuts.

And if you’re in need of a quick reminder of why it makes sense to buy fair trade, then check out this recent Guardian article.

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A really busy start to 2010 has meant we’ve been neglecting the Jungle Berry blog.

But fear not! We’re back with our usual eclectic mix of news, views, interesting features and downright silliness.

Our latest news is that the hosting of the Jungle Berry website is now 100% powered by wind power.

And come back soon for more information on Fair Trade Fortnight!

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Just a word on delivery options and Christmas post for your Jungle Berry orders:

Orders placed before 12pm (noon) will be dispatched the same day by Royal Mail First Class Recorded post.

Orders placed after 12pm (noon) will be dispatched the next day by Royal Mail First Class Recorded post.

Our delivery charge within the UK remains at £3.50.

For delivery in Europe it is £6.00. And for the rest of the World it is £10.00.

Christmas Post:

For items that need to arrive before 25 December, our last posting date for deliveries to the UK and Channel Islands is 21 December 2009.

Strikes:

In the event of postal strikes before Christmas, Jungle Berry will use other delivery providers to ensure your order arrives as promptly as possible.

And finally:

Read our full terms and conditions here. Or just start shopping for fair trade jewellery or giftware.

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We hope all Jungle Berry’s UK customers and friends were able to enjoy some fireworks this week.

After Fireworks Night, the stores gear up for Christmas shopping. At Jungle Berry, we’ll be launching more new original and ethically-sourced gifts and fair trade jewellery in the coming days.

If you’re doing Christmas shopping in London, check out the new desire lines installed at Oxford Circus to help pedestrians feel a little less like sardines in what is one of the most congested areas in the world.

Alternatively, if you’re looking for more ethical suppliers, we recommend a visit to the fair trade and ethical listings directory Ethical Junction.

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We recently spotted this brilliant little cartoon in Private Eye.

Needless to say, there are no complete bastards here at Jungle Berry!

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Manaus, the city in the heart of the Amazon Rainforest where Jungle Berry’s ethical jewellery is made, has hit the headlines recently.

Unfortunately, it’s for the wrong reasons, as the outrageous tale of Wallace Souza unfolds. This is the television presenter who is accused of ordering a series of murders to boost the ratings of his daily crime show.

Manaus can be edgy, but it has a vibrant culture and a beautiful riverfront setting.

Aside from stranger-than-fiction tales, the temperature in Manaus is HOT. It even reached 45c last week, with humidity at something ridiculous like 99%.

Here’s Jungle Berry’s Yanara taking a break from another busy session with Jungle Berry’s cooperative, sipping on some chilled coconut water.

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Jungle Berry will be exhibiting at Top Drawer Autumn 2009, at London’s Olympia on 13-15 September.

Whether you’re the owner of an independent boutique, a buyer for a chain or department store, online or on the high street, we’ll be delighted to meet you at STAND H49.

For the exclusive launch of Jungle Berry’s Autumn/Winter ethical jewellery ranges, come and see us!

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