Fairtrade Fortnight in York
February 25, 2008 1:01 AM
82% of York residents know what this means.
Cllr Andrew Waller, the City of York Council's representative on the York Fairtrade Forum, has welcomed the start of Fairtrade Fortnight in York from 25th February until 9th March.
Cllr Waller said,
"York became a Fair Trade City in 2004 and it has been great to see the support that residents and businesses have given. The council has supported the annual event, which is now part of the "City of Festivals" fixture programme. I proposed the motion to City of York Council in January 2004 which received all party support ,and was one of the key essentials to getting the Fairtrade Status for the city."
"Many of York's residents feel that it is important that individuals can make their own contribution to making trade fairer, and ensuring that producers get a better deal for their work. Every year there are more goods that are covered by Fair Trade and so more opportunities to make your mark. From local shops and cafes right though to major chains like Marks & Spencer and Tesco, retailers are realising that people are asking for Fairtrade. "
"Give it a try, and if you did not find a Fair Trade substitute for your usual coffee or tea in the past then give it a go now. There is a wider range for every taste."
"This is in no way contradictory to the view that British farmers should get a better deal from supermarkets, and in recent years in York there has been a strong link with Farmers Markets, and the themes of the Food and Drink Festival."
York residents are more aware of the Fairtrade logo than most, with 82% recognising the logo, and 75% of people purchasing Fairtrade products in York This is much higher than the national average of 57% and shows that York residents are particularly aware.
A few of the events are listed below with more details being available from the websites below;
York Festival of Fairtrade launch event
Monday 25th February at 7.30pm
Fair trade Evening at St Columba's Church Hall, Priory Street, to launch the York Festival of Fairtrade. Short reviews of new books on fair trade, "50 reasons to support fair trade" and a rice and beans meal. Arranged by Fairer World.
Fairer World is a fair trade shop that sells food, crafts and clothes.
The World of Fair Trade event
Friday 29th February and Saturday 1st March 10.30am to 4.30pm daily
At St Helen's Church, St Helen's Square (opposite Betty's). Full range of foods and crafts on sale, information, tasters and samples. Light refreshments. Arranged by Fairer World
Fair Trade Market
The highlight of the York Festival of Fairtrade will be the Fair Trade Market in Parliament Street on Saturday 8th March & Sunday 9th March 2008 from 09.30am - 4.30pm
Websites for more details;
http://www.yorkfestivals.com/metadot/index.pl?id=3693&isa=Category&op=show
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