PRESTON & SOUTH RIBBLE FAIRTRADE GROUP

News and Events

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September 2006

As the first Sainsbury's Coffee Shop to go Fairtrade, the Preston Fairtrade Steering Group was invited to sample the coffee at the newly refurbished unit by store manager Julia Blackett and regional business development manager, Sascha Rawlinson, responsible for hot drinks in the coffee shops nationwide. The steering group heard of the exciting plans to roll out Fairtrade nationwide by Fairtrade Fortnight 2007. All coffee and hot chocolate served in the Preston Coffee Shop is now Fairtrade, with tea, sugar and snacks to follow. This is a tremendous step and the Steering Group are very proud to be associated with this initiative.

Following the discussions with the Sainsbury's team and enjoying a delicious coffee and Fairtrade nibbles, the group proceeded to hold their September meeting in the coffee shop.

Members of Preston Fairtrade Steering Group with Sainsbury's managers. Cath Greenlees, Anne Garsed, Sainsbury's Deepdale Store Manager Julia Blackett, Rev James Watterson, Cllr Terry Cartwright, Cllr Pat Woods, Sainsbury's Regional Business Development Manager Sascha Rawlinson, Council Recycling/Fairtrade Officer Amy Troner

Fairtrade Steering Group-meeting in progress

July 2006

The third annual Carey Challenge Cup churches five-a-side competition (at Preston College) was the first to be played with only Fairtrade Footballs. Everton manager David Moyes was the guest of honour. David gave
an interview about his life in football and his Christian faith and presented the prizes. Preston City Church won the overall competition and one of their players, Michael Hindle, was judged the tournament's best player by David. Michael was presented with a signed Fairtrade football. Other signed Fairtrade footballs were raffled off in aid of the Christian Sport's chaplaincy organisation SCORE, and everyone was given free Fairtrade
chocolate footballs during the interval.

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	David Moyes with best player, Michael Hindle of Preston City Church.
Rev James Watterson of Carey Baptist Church interviewing Everton Manager David Moyes
David Moyes with wining team from Preston City Church

Preston declared a Fairtrade City On Thursday 24 June 2004 Councillor Pat Woods declared Preston a Fairtrade City at her inauguration as new mayor of Preston. This is particularly apt as Pat has been a constant support to the Preston & South Ribble Group since its inception.

Sir Tom Finney joins Preston Mayor Pat Woods to drink to 'Fairtrade City' status On Tuesday 5 July 2004 Preston's soccer legend Sir Tom Finney took time to drink a cup of Fairtrade Coffee at the Town Hall with new Mayor Councillor Pat Woods and members of the Preston Fairtrade Steering Group (Anne Garsed, Cath Greenlees, Neil Kelsall), to celebrate Preston's new status as Fairtrade City. He also signed a Fairtrade football which was raffled at Ashton High School-Preston's first high school to achieve Fairtrade status.

Fairtrade Directory A Fairtrade Directory detailing all the shops and cafes in Preston offering Fairtrade products was first published in June 2004. An updated version in PDF format is available from the website. Copies can also be found at Preston Tourist Information.