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Simple Living Syndicate comes to
Inishowen
24.02.09
Brenda and Janine bring
cheer to credit crunch
INISHOWEN is about to be cheered up from the misery
of the credit crunch as two local business women
bring an exciting new shopping experience to the
peninsula.
The Simple Living Syndicate is the brainchild of
Brenda Tierney Joyce from Buncrana and Janine Strong
from Malin. The two women are behind the Simple
Living Fair, a concept offering a unique sales
platform to local small businesses. They are keen to
encourage local and ethical shopping, showcase the
work of the North West's creative community while
discovering new and exciting talents.
Brenda and Janine set up the Simple Living Syndicate
last year with the vision of creating an environment
to enable small traders sell their products at fairs
under one roof and without the expense of overheads
and retail rents. They believe they can contribute
towards a healthier environment through advocating
products that neither harm the environment nor the
people making them; by reducing business people's
carbon footprint and by helping to promote the 'buy
local' philosophy. |
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“Our fairs will be like
an alternative high street where you can purchase
everything you need under one roof, from food
shopping to clothing and giftware," explained
Brenda.
“The difference between our fairs and a regular high
street is that the products you will buy will be
fresh, contemporary and exciting - not mass
produced, throwaway items. But they will also be
very affordable, which is key." Brenda runs her own
design craft business, Ruby Rose Creative Services,
after 15 years working in design both in Ireland and
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Janine is a well-known
home baker who now runs Inishowen Home Baking giving
a modern twist to a lot of classic Irish recipes.
They plan to run regular fairs throughout Inishowen
and the North West featuring the best of what small
local businesses can offer. The fairs will include
free workshops and seminars on many topics ranging
from organic vegetables to jewellery-making.
The first Simple Living Fair will be held in the
Colgan Hall, Carndonagh, on Saturday, March 28, 2009
from 2pm to 5pm and admission is free.
“We chose the Colgan Hall as our first venue because
it is such a unique and beautiful hall, with great
character and history,” said Janine. “We feel it
will add even more atmosphere to our innovative
event." The syndicate aims to have around 20 small
businesses exhibiting on the day with live music,
workshops and entertainment for all the family.
There will be a huge variety of products on show and
it promises to be an eclectic and exciting day out.
If you would like to trade at the fair or want more
information, email Brenda and Janine at
simpleliving09@gmail.com . |
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