Online and in the shops: Bargain pricing
Research shows families spent in the region of €713 on their child’s Communion last year, with €163 being the average cost of a child’s outfit. Aldi’s Communion dresses are available in two designs and the range also includes Communion shrugs (€9.99), a handbag and glove set (€9.99) and two options on headdresses (€9.99). Items go on sale in Aldi on Sunday March 16; www.aldi.ie.
Fairtrade is about fair prices and decent working conditions for producers and sales of Fairtrade certified coffee, chocolate and other products increased by 15% in Ireland last year. One in four bananas sold by Lidl is certified Fairtrade Bananas and they sell 44% of the total Fairtrade bananas sold in Ireland. However, just 7.7% of bananas here are Fairtrade. In Britain, the corresponding figure is 30%, while in Switzerland, 50% of bananas are Fairtrade certified. During Fairtrade Fortnight, until March 9, consumers are encouraged to buy products with the Fairtrade mark and Lidl are offering their bananas for a discounted €1.19 a bunch; www.fairtrade.ie.
Made with organic fairtrade bananas and fairtrade vanilla, Oatifix fresh face mask from LUSH (€8.95 for 75g), is perfect for feeding dry and sensitive skin and is safe to use during pregnancy. Another useful product for mums-to-be is Fair Trade Foot Lotion (€13.65 for 225g) with cocoa butter, spearmint and peppermint essential oils to stimulate circulation, while relieving aches and pains. LUSH branches nationwide including 96 Oliver Plunkett St, Cork; www.lush.co.uk
Music education expert Professor Susan Hallam will be in Cork tomorrow to speak to parents and teachers about the benefits of music for young people. David Hayes, musical director of The Voice of Ireland will also speak at the event, organised by The Academy of Popular Music. It will take place at CIT Cork School of Music at 3pm. Tickets €10 on the door; www.theacademyof popularmusic.ie
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