Fairtrade

In our effort to promote Fairtrade in the Borough we have organised or attended a large number of events and continue to do so. Many of these have attracted media attention, and a selection of cuttings from local newspapers can be downloaded here.

Upcoming Events 2010

Look out for events around the borough to celebrate our achieving Fairtrade Borough Status. 

Highlights in past years

2009

• Fairtrade Fortnight roving display in leisure centres, libraries, public buildings.
• Fairtrade Fashion Show as part of Bollywood event at Wren School
• Initiation of "Fairtrade Trek" visits to businesses.
• Unfair Games stall and information available at Victoria Centre Open Day.

2008

• Cakes (made from FT ingredients) and FT gifts - All Hallows Church , Wellingborough
• Fairtrade Fortnight
• Coffee morning at the United Reform Church , High Street, Wellingborough
• Fairtrade Lunch (proceeds to Christian Aid) at Wesley Hall, Great Park Street

2007

• Display in the Swansgate Shopping Centre during Fairtade Fortnight 2007
• Fairtrade stand and products taken to twin town Niort in France as part of their Foire 2007
• FT stand at Party in the Park in July 2007.
• Articles on the progress of the Campaign included in the Council's Link newspaper (delivered to all homes in the Borough)
• Fairtrade Survey carried out during Fairtrade Fortnight 2007
• A Fairtrade fashion show was held at the London Road campus of Wrenn School , Wellingborough, on Wednesday September 26

2006

There were many events in 2006 that we were involved in. Among the highlights, the Fairtrade Fashion Show that was held in April 2006 at Redwell Junior School in Wellingborough was a particular gem. It was a great success and attracted over 140 people and raised over £300.

In July 2006 the Campaign was represented at Party in the Park. It was an excellent event in terms of numbers of people, weather and entertainment. It was great to speak to so many people who knew all about Fairtrade and to speak to those who didn't but thought what a great thing it was when they were told about it.