Free parking from BCBC making it easier to support you local traders - throughout December.
Bridgend area parking promotion
SUSSED Annual Report now available
Following the recent AGM the SUSSED Directors' Report is now available for download... Download (PDF 2.4mb)
Annual Report
Volunteers Wanted...
SUSSED on James St. Porthcawl
Are you looking to make new friends, to increase your confidence, or to advance your cv?
SUSSED are looking for enthusiastic, friendly and reliable individuals, to work in our community cooperative shop, SUSSED, for a few hours a week. You would be helping customers purchase both Fairtrade and eco-friendly items, as well as locally sourced goods.
What will I be doing?
Welcoming customers.
Operating a till, and handling money.
Dealing with customers’ requests and queries, including taking orders for new stock.
Explaining the background and the significance of the items we stock to the customers.
Helping to reorganise and restock the shop when necessary.
Help at some events.
What skills and qualities can I bring to this role?
Good communication skills.
A welcoming and friendly nature.
A passion and understanding of the Fairtrade initiative and other ideas linked with the sustainable development movement.
The ability to work well with others, in small groups of volunteers.
When will I be needed?
Opening hours are from 9:30am-5:00pm, Monday-Saturday. Days and hours are flexible, depending on your preferences, and the availability of other volunteers, with volunteers usually electing to do a minimum of 4 hours a week (either in the morning or afternoon).
Where will I be volunteering?
4-5 James Street (near the bandstand in John Street), Porthcawl, CF36 3BG.
What will I gain from the role?
Develop valuable skills, (useful for your CV), make new friends whilst supporting producers both in the developing world and in your locality.
What support will I be given?
Training will be provided about shop procedures, as well as what it means to be a community cooperative that stocks Fairtrade, local and eco-friendly goods.
As a volunteer, you will also become a member of the cooperative SUSSED, which will entitle you to a 10% discount (except on food, local and toiletries) as well as have a say on how SUSSED operates and grows, at AGM’s plus volunteer meetings.
More information on volunteering.
Telephone: 01656 783962
SUSSED is a unique project, with nothing like it between Cardiff and Swansea. Through promotion of such independent retailers, we believe it’s possible to reverse recent trends of declining town centres, instead creating busy, diverse high streets with distinct cultures – all of this possible without costing us the Earth.
Note: If you are not interested in the shop aspects, we have several other volunteer roles available, including admin, finance & events management. Please enquire for more details.
Playing Fair: The Story of Fairtrade Footballs
Great video from Fairtrade Schools...
How are footballs made? And why do we need Fairtrade footballs?
To find out, we go to Sialkot in northern Pakistan to see the production process first-hand. We speak to stitchers and workers in two factories who talk about the difference that Fairtrade has made to their lives.
To download this film, click on the link to Vimeo on the right hand side and there is a ‘Download’ button just below the film’s title.
Written and produced by the Fairtrade Schools team
Directed & Filmed by Jon Bilbrough
Presented by Frankie Vu
Visuals by Simon Hurdle, Whitestone Media
Music by Jon Bilbrough
Interview with Bio-D household eco friendly products (Ethical Consumer)
SUSSED Stocks a range of the great Bio-D products
Bio-D is the UK’s leading producer of eco-friendly household cleaning products. We make more than 20 different products, from washing up liquid to fabric softener. All Bio-D products are from sustainable, naturally-derived raw materials and are free from synthetic chemicals, preservatives, enzymes and synthetic perfumes; the range is approved by Cruelty Free International and the Vegan Society too.
SUSSED is proud to stock a range of useful Bio-D products.
ADDITIONAL VOLUNTEERS WANTED
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SUSSED - ADDITIONAL VOLUNTEERS WANTED
SUSSED, Porthcawl’s eco-chic community cooperative, is looking for enthusiastic, friendly and reliable individuals, to help develop the business or work in the shop.
You would be joining our team of volunteers supporting ethical business development, volunteer participation, outreach or customer sales.
Days and hours are flexible, though a minimum of 4 hours a week is required, either morning or afternoon, and training is provided.
We sell a unique range of both Fairtrade and eco-friendly items, as well as locally sourced goods. Offering a wide selection of foods, gifts, crafts, clothes, accessories, household goods, books and bags.
The project offers support to local schools and community groups with fairtrade stalls and talks and offers schools work-based placements for older children. It also provides office space for the charity, Sustainable Wales.
A passion and understanding of the Fairtrade initiative, supporting the local and other ideas linked with the sustainable development movement would be helpful. Skills in marketing, communication, IT and accounts would all be helpful.
Call into SUSSED, 4/5 James Street, Porthcawl, or email mm@sustainablewales.org.uk or tel.01656 783962 Contact
Margaret Minhinnick