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PRESTON & SOUTH RIBBLE FAIRTRADE GROUP
Fairtrade Fortnight 2008
Monday 25 February to Sunday 9 MarchEvents in and around Preston & South Ribble
City Centre Event
Sat 8 March/Sun 9 March 'Going Bananas in The Mall'
In conjunction with Juice on the Loose there will be lots of action in The Mall, with samples, info, guess what's in the smoothies competition, quizzes and much more, but especially lots of bananas, big and little.Banana Farmer Visit
Wed 27 February A banana farmer from the Dominican Republic will be visiting Preston on this day. He will visit Cardinal Newman College, followed by a visit to UCLAN Students Union. Visit and times to be confirmed.Black Gold
This must-see film about the coffee trade in Ethiopia will be shown at 2 very different venues during the Fortnight. 'As Westerners revel in designer lattes and cappuccinos, impoverished Ethiopian coffee growers suffer the bitter taste of injustice.' See it to understand the background to Fairtrade. Catch it at:
Fulwood Methodist Church Film Club Wed 27 Feb at 7.30
UCLAN Independent Cinema Sat 8 March at 7.30
Fairtrade stall at both events.UCLAN Students Union
UCLAN have just gained Fairtrade status and the Students Union will be celebrating with Fairtrade Smoothies in The Atrium and a variety of activities such as the Unfair Coconut Shy in the Students Union mall.Fairtrade at The National Football Museum
The museum started to use Fairtrade products in its café just last year and to celebrate this, there will be a tasting and awareness-raising session there on Sat 23 February from 11am-3pm, with possibly a mystery guest.
The shop also has Fairtrade footballs on sale and also now on display in the museum.Penwortham Farmers' Market : a Fairtrade Stall with samples :
St Mary's Hall, Cop Lane: Saturday March 1st 9.00am - 1.00pmFairtrade at the Duk Restaurant
The award-winning Duk restaurant on Lancaster Road in the City Centre will be offering some specially-crafted Fairtrade dishes throughout the Fortnight. This restaurant already supports Fairtrade, using both coffee and sugar.Fairtrade at Preston College
Among Fairtrade Fortnight activities here Preston College sports students will be having a Fairtrade football tournament on Tues 26 Feb.
This will be followed the next week with a 'Taste Good, Look Good' day on Wed 5 March. Come and dip into the chocolate fountain, then browse round the jewellery and accessories stalls-all FAIRTRADE of course.Just Fair Laughs (www.justfairlaughs.org.uk)
This is the UK 's only Fairtrade comedy agency, aiming to spread the cheery message of Fairtrade while providing quality comedy nights up and down the country. A portion of all profits are donated to Justice and Campaigns charity SPEAK.
They will be at Roper Hall on Sun Feb 24 and in Bamber Bridge on Wed 5 March.
See their website for details.Fairtrade Quizzes
Available from Preston & South Ribble Fairtrade Group or direct from the Fairtrade Foundation's website to use at your event, take to your local pub's quiz night etcCouncil Events
Preston City Council will be serving Fairtrade wine and fruit juice before its Full Council meeting on Feb 29th and Councillor Pat Woods will report on Fairtrade activity and progress within Preston over the past year.
There will be displays both in the Town Hall entrance and in the Tourist Information Office.
South Ribble Borough Council: Fairtrade Coffee Morning and Stall at the Council Offices, West Paddock, Leyland. Monday March 3rd 11.00am - 2.00pm
(This event will be open to the public as well as to council employees)Supermarkets
Most supermarkets will be doing their own promotions during Fairtrade Fortnight. Look out for special promotions.Schools
The Fairtrade Group is running a Schools Competition. Pupils can enter photos of Fairtrade products 'in unusual situations'. The mayor will judge the resulting entries.
Many schools will be having special assemblies, stalls or other activities to raise awareness of Fairtrade.
e.g.Roebuck Street School Fairtrade assemblies and classes: Thursday March 6th
e.g.Howick School Fairtrade Stall for Parents'Evenings: Monday Feb 25t h 4-7pm and Tuesday Feb 26th 4-6pm. Assembly for children and parents: Friday Feb 29th 9.00am
Churches
Many churches will celebrate in different ways.
e.g. Fairtrade Breakfast, St Andrew's Church Hall, Liverpool Rd, Longton
Sunday March 9th 8.45 - 9.45am and 11.00am - 12.00noon
St Paul's Mothers' Union, Farrington Moss
Fairtrade talk with samples and stall: Thursday March 6th 7.30pm
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Fairtrade Fortnight 2007
What Happened in Fairtrade Fortnight 2007
Monday 26 February to Sunday 11 MarchPreston City Centre Event
Fri 2 March & Sat 3 March
Fairtrade on the Indoor Market
Stall selling variety of products, with information and sampling all day. 9am-4pm.
PLUS Fairtrade Chocolate Fountain, Tombola
Supermarket Information and Sampling Stands
Sat 24 Feb
Tesco, Leyland (9am-5pm)
Sat 3 March
Sainsbury's, Bamber Bridge (9am-5pm)
Fri 9 March
Booths, Fulwood (9am-5pm)
Somerfield, Deepdale (1pm-4pm)
Sat 10 March
Booths, Penwortham (9am-5pm)
Morrisons, The Docks (9am-5pm)
Asda, Fulwood (10am-2pm)
Sat 17 March
Sainsburys, Deepdale (10am-2pm)
Council Events
Thurs 22 Feb
Preston City Council councillors enjoyed Fairtrade wine and other
refreshments before their Council meeting, with a display of Fairtrade
wine available locally.
Tues 6 March
South Ribble Borough Council hosted a Fairtrade Coffee Morning
10am-2pm. Fairtrade stall with variety of products and sampling.Stall at RPH, Charters Restaurant
Mon 26 Feb- Fri 2 March
From 10am-2pm daily, selling variety of products and offering samples.Information Stand at The Hub
Mon 26 Feb- Fri 9 March
Stand in place for the Fortnight, with display of products (courtesy of Booths)
Wed 7 March
Fairtrade stall selling variety of products 10.30-2.00
Fairtrade Concert
Thurs 8 March
Gareth Davies-Jones. In Concert at Central Methodist Church, Lune Street, Preston. 7.30pm.
Gareth has been described as 'a singer-songwriter with a protest edge and spiritual grit'. Returning to Preston for a gig as part of Fairtrade Fortnight, Gareth brought great style and enthusiasm, as he raised awareness of Fairtrade and related issues both through the music and through accompanying resources. Fairtrade products on sale and Fairtrade refreshments in the interval.
Fairtrade Fashion Show
Tues 13 March 7.30pm
Hosted by Cardinal Newman College, Preston. Showing clothes from a variety of small Fair Trade companies. Fair Trade jewellery and accessories also on sale.
The clothes on show were mainly from cotton grown by small farmers in developing countries. Such farmers, like many other agricultural commodity producers, are at the sharp end of exploitation and injustice in international trade. Fairtrade certification brings them the guarantee of a minimum price plus a further premium to be used for community development projects.
Fairgame Theatre Performance (linking Fairtrade and Slavery)
Wed 20 March Hosted by Archbishop Temple High School, Fulwood.
The Fairgame Theatre Company presented their new show, One For Me. This show marks the bicentenary of the abolition of slavery by this country and also Fairtrade Fortnight 2007.
One For Me examines slavery and exploitation, both past and present and looks at the power to bring about change which we possess as consumers.
Church Events
Many churches marked Fairtrade Fortnight with different events, among which:
Thurs 1 March, Fri 2 March, Sat 3 March
Bamber Bridge Methodist Church hosted (in conjunction with St Mary's Brownedge Catholic Church) a series of Fairtrade Coffee Mornings
10am-12 noon each day
Sat 3 March
St. Michael's C of E Church in Ashton hosted a Fairtrade Coffee Morning 10am-12noon.
Sun 11 March
St Andrew's C of E Church in Longton held a Fairtrade Breakfast
in two sittings-between 8.45-9.45 and between 11-12.
Sun 11 March
Fulwood Methodist Church held a Fairtrade Exchange. People were invited to bring a non-Fairtrade food item and buy the Fairtrade equivalent in exchange. Products exchanged were donated to the Fox Street night shelter.Photographs from Fairtrade Fortnight 2007
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Fairtrade on the Indoor Market
Friday 2nd - Saturday 3rd March 2006Preparing the stall
Chocolate Fountain in action!
Chocolate Fountain in action!
Gareth Davies-Jones in Concert
Thursday 8th MarchFairtrade Fasion Show
Tuesday 13th March
Newman College, Preston
All models were students at the College.
PHOTOGRAPHS TO FOLLOW
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Fairtrade Fortnight 2006
What Happened in Fairtrade Fortnight 2006
Monday 6 March to Sunday 19 MarchPhotographs from Fairtrade Fortnight 2006
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Visit by Fairtrade Mango Growers to Archbishop Temple High School
Friday 10th March 2006
Year 9 trying dried mango
into bananas
Fairtrade Event on the Flag Market
Sat 18 March
Photographs from Fairtrade Fortnight 2005
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St. Georges Shopping Centre, Preston
St. John's Minster, Preston
St. Georges Shopping Centre, Preston
Preston Market
On Monday March 6 2005 the following statement was issued by Lancashire County Council. The Leader of the Council and the Chief Executive pledged their commitment to becoming a Fairtrade County by signing a pledge document. This act was witnessed by members of the Preston & South Ribble Fairtrade Group, whose chairman also countersigned the document. This is a most significant step forward.
Fairtrade future as county signs up
Workers in developing countries are set for a fairer deal following a Fairtrade pledge from Lancashire County Council.
Chris Trinick, Lancashire County Council's Chief Executive, and Hazel Harding, Leader of the county council, have signed a resolution supporting Fairtrade products.
The resolution is a key step towards Fairtrade status for the county.
County Councillor Hazel Harding said:
"Much of our food and drink comes from the third world, where growers find it increasingly hard to make a decent living. The Fairtrade mark guarantees growers and workers benefit from fairer wages, better working conditions and an improved quality of life."
Lancashire is aiming to become the first Fairtrade county. Garstang was the world's first Fairtrade town in 2000. Lancaster, Preston and Pendle have since achieved Fairtrade status.
Chris Trinick said:
"The county council is determined to promote equality and sustainable development wherever possible. This resolution is the first step towards us achieving Fairtrade status."
Fairtrade products are now available in many county council buildings alongside normal lines. Tea and coffee is available in selected meetings and awareness days have been held to inform staff about Fairtrade.
Although the county council supports Fairtrade products, any additional costs will be passed onto consumers in county council facilities.
"Although we have a strong ethical commitment," explained Councillor Harding, "our responsibility to provide best value means we are unable, and unwilling, to pass on any extra costs to council taxpayers."
The photograph shows (from left):
Anne Garsed - Preston and South Ribble Fairtrade group
Chris Trinick - Lancashire County Council Chief Executive
Hazel Harding - Lancashire County Council leader
Christine Cole - Preston and South Ribble Fairtrade group
