Fairtrade
We are proud to be a Fairtrade Church
FAIRTRADE
FAIRTRADE TOWNS/CITIES
For more information visit www.fairtrade.org.uk/towns
How can towns/cities be successful in Fairtrade?
* Contact your local nwspaper and radio
* Lobby and support your local council
* Highlight local events, nws and local suppliers
* Hand out Fairtrade leaflets locally
* Hold events - coffee mornings, tea parties etc.,
* Persuade your supermarkets to stock Fairtrade goods
* Bust those Fairtrade myths - People often think that Fairtrade products are more expensive. Explain that Fairtrade is about people and giving farmers in poor countries the opportunities we take for granted
TAKE ACTION - New Fairtrade Foundation Resources
www.fiartrade.org.uk - check out the new sections for business, photos, films etc.,
Tipping the Balance - the Fairtrade Foundation’s strategy for 2008-2012
Stock it Postcard
Fairtrade Explained
Trade Justice Postcard
DVD - a collection of short films commissioned by the Fairtrade Foundation
020 7440 7676 or www.fairtrade.org.uk/resources
CHANGE TODAY - CHOOSE FAIRTRADE - GO ON!
Sketty’s Traidcraft representative is Pat Thomas. Pat can supply fairly traded tea and coffee and can offer advice on all fairly traded goods. Contact Pat on 539521 or e mail her at patriciamthomas@aol.com
SKETTY METHODIST CHURCH HAS A FAIRTRADE STALL EVERY MONTH.
