rainbowturtleUK's profile picture. Fair Trade retailer with a shop in Paisley and Charity working to enhance the profile of Fair Trade through outreach work in the community.

Rainbow Turtle

@rainbowturtleUK

Fair Trade retailer with a shop in Paisley and Charity working to enhance the profile of Fair Trade through outreach work in the community.

Seeds and Plants evening Seed Saving and Fair Trade Tuesday 11th June 7-9pm Methodist Central Halls, 7 Gauze St, paisley Pa1 1EP Join Rainbow Turtle for an evening of talks and seed swaps.

rainbowturtleUK's tweet image. Seeds and Plants evening  
Seed Saving and Fair Trade
Tuesday 11th June  7-9pm
Methodist Central Halls, 7 Gauze St, paisley Pa1 1EP

Join Rainbow Turtle for an evening of talks and seed swaps.

Look at these stunning colours! We have a selection of beautiful silk scarves made by Sonalila at the shop 💫 Sonalila is a fair trade company created by Lina and Serge from France. They have our own production workshop in India and produce both silk and wooden garments.

rainbowturtleUK's tweet image. Look at these stunning colours! We have a selection of beautiful silk scarves made by Sonalila at the shop 💫 

Sonalila is a fair trade company created by Lina and Serge from France. They have our own production workshop in India and produce both silk and wooden garments.

Next Wednesday is Valentine's Day 🌹 💓 We have a selection of wonderful cards waiting for you! And other small gift if you want to surprise your special person.

rainbowturtleUK's tweet image. Next Wednesday is Valentine's Day 🌹 💓 

We have a selection of wonderful cards waiting for you! And other small gift if you want to surprise your special person.
rainbowturtleUK's tweet image. Next Wednesday is Valentine's Day 🌹 💓 

We have a selection of wonderful cards waiting for you! And other small gift if you want to surprise your special person.
rainbowturtleUK's tweet image. Next Wednesday is Valentine's Day 🌹 💓 

We have a selection of wonderful cards waiting for you! And other small gift if you want to surprise your special person.
rainbowturtleUK's tweet image. Next Wednesday is Valentine's Day 🌹 💓 

We have a selection of wonderful cards waiting for you! And other small gift if you want to surprise your special person.

With our shop window we would like to highlight the important work that @_sohtis is doing to raise awareness of human trafficking in 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿 Take part in 'Weaving 1000 scarves' and order your weaving kit today and support this initiative: buff.ly/3yYKJGI

rainbowturtleUK's tweet image. With our shop window we would like to highlight the important work that @_sohtis is doing to raise awareness of human trafficking in 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿

Take part in 'Weaving 1000 scarves' and order your weaving kit today and support this initiative: buff.ly/3yYKJGI
rainbowturtleUK's tweet image. With our shop window we would like to highlight the important work that @_sohtis is doing to raise awareness of human trafficking in 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿

Take part in 'Weaving 1000 scarves' and order your weaving kit today and support this initiative: buff.ly/3yYKJGI

Look at our beautiful shop window! It is based on 1000 Scarves from @_sohtis, look out for the next post to learn more. 💫 And who else than our very own Tony Fitzpatrick, @stmirrenfc's star and current ambassador, took the time to take a picture for us and @paisleyfirst.

rainbowturtleUK's tweet image. Look at our beautiful shop window! It is based on 1000 Scarves from @_sohtis, look out for the next post to learn more. 💫

And who else than our very own Tony Fitzpatrick, @stmirrenfc's star and current ambassador, took the time to take a picture for us and @paisleyfirst.

Rainbow Turtle reposted

Did you watch #BakeOff last week? Great showstopper floral desserts with hibiscus. Curious what it tastes like, try our #FairTrade hibiscus Jam. Tastes like sour cherries with a pleasing tartness, & it’s won a Great Taste Award. It’s on special offer at bit.ly/3QI41cZ

TrueOriginFood's tweet image. Did you watch #BakeOff last week? Great showstopper floral desserts with hibiscus. Curious what it tastes like, try our #FairTrade hibiscus Jam. Tastes like sour cherries with a pleasing tartness, & it’s won a Great Taste Award. It’s on special offer at bit.ly/3QI41cZ

We're incredibly excited to be part of the the Mystical Beasts Trail! This exciting free trail brings the fascinating world of creatures from mythology to life using toy bricks. BRICKLIVE’s Mythical Beasts will be in Paisley town centre from today until Sunday 13th August.

rainbowturtleUK's tweet image. We're incredibly excited to be part of the the Mystical Beasts Trail!

This exciting free trail brings the fascinating world of creatures from mythology to life using toy bricks. BRICKLIVE’s Mythical Beasts will be in Paisley town centre from today until Sunday 13th August.

We only have THREE Sindyanna Extra Unified Olive Oil left in stock: it is a now or never deal! Only £14 for 500ml. It was awarded a Gold Star in 2021 Great Taste Awards. The producers of Extra Unified Olive Oil are a co-operation of Arab -Jewish women. Get your bottle today!

rainbowturtleUK's tweet image. We only have THREE Sindyanna Extra Unified Olive Oil left in stock: it is a now or never deal! Only £14 for 500ml. It was awarded a Gold Star in 2021 Great Taste Awards. The producers of Extra Unified Olive Oil are a co-operation of Arab -Jewish women. Get your bottle today!

We're delighted and honoured to have Caroline and her Studio 14 art groups' work in our Rainbow Turtle window! 🎨  The piece is called Trading Fair 🌍  'Trading Fair' is a collaborative installation by Caroline Watson and members of her Studio 14 art groups based in Paisley.

rainbowturtleUK's tweet image. We're delighted and honoured to have Caroline and her Studio 14 art groups' work in our Rainbow Turtle window! 🎨 

The piece is called Trading Fair 🌍 

'Trading Fair' is a collaborative installation by Caroline Watson and members of her Studio 14 art groups based in Paisley.
rainbowturtleUK's tweet image. We're delighted and honoured to have Caroline and her Studio 14 art groups' work in our Rainbow Turtle window! 🎨 

The piece is called Trading Fair 🌍 

'Trading Fair' is a collaborative installation by Caroline Watson and members of her Studio 14 art groups based in Paisley.
rainbowturtleUK's tweet image. We're delighted and honoured to have Caroline and her Studio 14 art groups' work in our Rainbow Turtle window! 🎨 

The piece is called Trading Fair 🌍 

'Trading Fair' is a collaborative installation by Caroline Watson and members of her Studio 14 art groups based in Paisley.
rainbowturtleUK's tweet image. We're delighted and honoured to have Caroline and her Studio 14 art groups' work in our Rainbow Turtle window! 🎨 

The piece is called Trading Fair 🌍 

'Trading Fair' is a collaborative installation by Caroline Watson and members of her Studio 14 art groups based in Paisley.

We're delighted to be represented on these digital billboards across Paisley throughout May! 😍  One on Inchinnan Rd, one on Maxwellton Street and another at the junction beside the ALDI in Ferguslie. Come and visit us! We're open Monday to Saturday, 10am-4pm.

rainbowturtleUK's tweet image. We're delighted to be represented on these digital billboards across Paisley throughout May! 😍 

One on Inchinnan Rd, one on Maxwellton Street and another at the junction beside the ALDI in Ferguslie.

Come and visit us! We're open Monday to Saturday, 10am-4pm.

New items in stock 💥  1️⃣ Selection of nuts, seeds and berries by @EatLiberation 2️⃣ Dried banana bites supplied by @tropicalwfoods 🍌 3️⃣ Clear honey supplied by @equalexchange: a blend of Nicaraguan and Mexican honey and compliments our Traidcraft Mexican set honey very well 🍯

rainbowturtleUK's tweet image. New items in stock 💥 

1️⃣ Selection of nuts, seeds and berries by @EatLiberation 
2️⃣ Dried banana bites supplied by @tropicalwfoods 🍌
3️⃣ Clear honey supplied by @equalexchange: a blend of Nicaraguan and Mexican honey and compliments our Traidcraft Mexican set honey very well 🍯
rainbowturtleUK's tweet image. New items in stock 💥 

1️⃣ Selection of nuts, seeds and berries by @EatLiberation 
2️⃣ Dried banana bites supplied by @tropicalwfoods 🍌
3️⃣ Clear honey supplied by @equalexchange: a blend of Nicaraguan and Mexican honey and compliments our Traidcraft Mexican set honey very well 🍯
rainbowturtleUK's tweet image. New items in stock 💥 

1️⃣ Selection of nuts, seeds and berries by @EatLiberation 
2️⃣ Dried banana bites supplied by @tropicalwfoods 🍌
3️⃣ Clear honey supplied by @equalexchange: a blend of Nicaraguan and Mexican honey and compliments our Traidcraft Mexican set honey very well 🍯

Refill, reuse, respect, recycle ♻️  We got you covered with different refill options at hand! We love supporting brands whose goal is to reduce waste such as @thebiodcompany, @faithinnature_uk and @ecover_uk. Help us to help the planet. 🌍

rainbowturtleUK's tweet image. Refill, reuse, respect, recycle ♻️ 

We got you covered with different refill options at hand! We love supporting brands whose goal is to reduce waste such as @thebiodcompany, @faithinnature_uk and @ecover_uk.

Help us to help the planet. 🌍
rainbowturtleUK's tweet image. Refill, reuse, respect, recycle ♻️ 

We got you covered with different refill options at hand! We love supporting brands whose goal is to reduce waste such as @thebiodcompany, @faithinnature_uk and @ecover_uk.

Help us to help the planet. 🌍
rainbowturtleUK's tweet image. Refill, reuse, respect, recycle ♻️ 

We got you covered with different refill options at hand! We love supporting brands whose goal is to reduce waste such as @thebiodcompany, @faithinnature_uk and @ecover_uk.

Help us to help the planet. 🌍
rainbowturtleUK's tweet image. Refill, reuse, respect, recycle ♻️ 

We got you covered with different refill options at hand! We love supporting brands whose goal is to reduce waste such as @thebiodcompany, @faithinnature_uk and @ecover_uk.

Help us to help the planet. 🌍

Rainbow Turtle reposted

Why is Meru Herbs so special? Read our MD Tracy’s personal connection to this women led #FairTrade producer group in Kenya facing the challenge of losing its biggest customer, #Traidcraft bit.ly/426bRjM

TrueOriginFood's tweet image. Why is Meru Herbs so special? Read our MD Tracy’s personal connection to this women led #FairTrade producer group in Kenya facing the challenge of losing its biggest customer, #Traidcraft bit.ly/426bRjM
TrueOriginFood's tweet image. Why is Meru Herbs so special? Read our MD Tracy’s personal connection to this women led #FairTrade producer group in Kenya facing the challenge of losing its biggest customer, #Traidcraft bit.ly/426bRjM
TrueOriginFood's tweet image. Why is Meru Herbs so special? Read our MD Tracy’s personal connection to this women led #FairTrade producer group in Kenya facing the challenge of losing its biggest customer, #Traidcraft bit.ly/426bRjM
TrueOriginFood's tweet image. Why is Meru Herbs so special? Read our MD Tracy’s personal connection to this women led #FairTrade producer group in Kenya facing the challenge of losing its biggest customer, #Traidcraft bit.ly/426bRjM

Rainbow Turtle reposted

20 years ago the @TheBalmoreTrust, the organisation JTS was born out of sold its first shipment of #FairTrade Eswatini Kitchen products through the @oneworldshop & @rainbowturtleUK Their jams, sauces, pickles & chutneys support more than 200 local farmers youtu.be/hju0d2b-b7A

TrueOriginFood's tweet image. 20 years ago the @TheBalmoreTrust, the organisation JTS was born out of sold its first shipment of #FairTrade Eswatini Kitchen products through the @oneworldshop & @rainbowturtleUK Their jams, sauces, pickles & chutneys support more than 200 local farmers youtu.be/hju0d2b-b7A
TrueOriginFood's tweet image. 20 years ago the @TheBalmoreTrust, the organisation JTS was born out of sold its first shipment of #FairTrade Eswatini Kitchen products through the @oneworldshop & @rainbowturtleUK Their jams, sauces, pickles & chutneys support more than 200 local farmers youtu.be/hju0d2b-b7A
TrueOriginFood's tweet image. 20 years ago the @TheBalmoreTrust, the organisation JTS was born out of sold its first shipment of #FairTrade Eswatini Kitchen products through the @oneworldshop & @rainbowturtleUK Their jams, sauces, pickles & chutneys support more than 200 local farmers youtu.be/hju0d2b-b7A
TrueOriginFood's tweet image. 20 years ago the @TheBalmoreTrust, the organisation JTS was born out of sold its first shipment of #FairTrade Eswatini Kitchen products through the @oneworldshop & @rainbowturtleUK Their jams, sauces, pickles & chutneys support more than 200 local farmers youtu.be/hju0d2b-b7A

Being part of Fairtrade Fortnight, organised by @FairtradeUK, is very important to us! This year it was from 27 February to 12 March. We have decorated our windows to raise awareness of the importance of Fairtrade and how it echoes the respect we also need to have for nature 🌎

rainbowturtleUK's tweet image. Being part of Fairtrade Fortnight, organised by @FairtradeUK, is very important to us! This year it was from 27 February to 12 March.

We have decorated our windows to raise awareness of the importance of Fairtrade and how it echoes the respect we also need to have for nature 🌎
rainbowturtleUK's tweet image. Being part of Fairtrade Fortnight, organised by @FairtradeUK, is very important to us! This year it was from 27 February to 12 March.

We have decorated our windows to raise awareness of the importance of Fairtrade and how it echoes the respect we also need to have for nature 🌎

Happy International Women’s Day! ✊💐💪 We want to dedicate the day to all the women who are part of the journey to support & uplift fairtrade🌍One organisation we want to highlight is Meru Herbs, whose key achievement is female empowerment and most of their employees are women.

rainbowturtleUK's tweet image. Happy International Women’s Day! ✊💐💪

We want to dedicate the day to all the women who are part of the journey to support & uplift fairtrade🌍One organisation we want to highlight is Meru Herbs, whose key achievement is female empowerment and most of their employees are women.

Rainbow Turtle reposted

"For me it’s less of a milestone than it is an indicator of the type of country that I’m proud to live in. It looks outwards to other parts of the world." Colum Scriven, @rainbowturtleUK #10years #FairTradeFuture


Rainbow Turtle reposted

Thank you to @rainbowturtleUK for welcoming our P3 children to the Fairtrade Baking Competition. The children had great fun and learned lots whilst celebrating Fairtrade fortnight. #learningtogether #respect @FairtradeUKEd

WallacePrimary's tweet image. Thank you to @rainbowturtleUK for welcoming our P3 children to the Fairtrade Baking Competition. The children had great fun and learned lots whilst celebrating Fairtrade fortnight. #learningtogether #respect @FairtradeUKEd
WallacePrimary's tweet image. Thank you to @rainbowturtleUK for welcoming our P3 children to the Fairtrade Baking Competition. The children had great fun and learned lots whilst celebrating Fairtrade fortnight. #learningtogether #respect @FairtradeUKEd
WallacePrimary's tweet image. Thank you to @rainbowturtleUK for welcoming our P3 children to the Fairtrade Baking Competition. The children had great fun and learned lots whilst celebrating Fairtrade fortnight. #learningtogether #respect @FairtradeUKEd
WallacePrimary's tweet image. Thank you to @rainbowturtleUK for welcoming our P3 children to the Fairtrade Baking Competition. The children had great fun and learned lots whilst celebrating Fairtrade fortnight. #learningtogether #respect @FairtradeUKEd

Scotland has been a #FairTradeNation for #10years already! What an incredible achievement! Rainbow Turtle stands with all the farmers and producers in the global south and we are proud to be part of a nation that truly cares. Thank you @FairTradeNation for all you are doing!

rainbowturtleUK's tweet image. Scotland has been a #FairTradeNation for #10years already! What an incredible achievement! Rainbow Turtle stands with all the farmers and producers in the global south and we are proud to be part of a nation that truly cares. Thank you @FairTradeNation for all you are doing!

Last call for any school wanting to take part in our Fairtrade Bake-off competition this coming Friday! If you are interested, please get in touch with us at [email protected]

rainbowturtleUK's tweet image. Last call for any school wanting to take part in our Fairtrade Bake-off competition this coming Friday! If you are interested, please get in touch with us at education@rainbowturtle.org.uk

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