Fairtrade Fortnight 2015 - Choose Products that Change Lives!
Fairtrade Fortnight 2015 runs from Monday 23rd February to Sunday 8th March.
This year we celebrate the impact of Fairtrade and ask you to turn a spotlight on the producers who grow the products we love.
We’ve come so far since the first Fairtrade Fortnight in 1995, educating the public on why to choose Fairtrade and increasing sales on Fairtrade terms for marginalised producers. Over the past 20 years, together we’ve made the Fairtrade mark the biggest and best known ethical label in the UK. We have lots of resources. Let us know if you’d like some support with an event.
This year we celebrate the impact of Fairtrade and ask you to turn a spotlight on the producers who grow the products we love.
We’ve come so far since the first Fairtrade Fortnight in 1995, educating the public on why to choose Fairtrade and increasing sales on Fairtrade terms for marginalised producers. Over the past 20 years, together we’ve made the Fairtrade mark the biggest and best known ethical label in the UK. We have lots of resources. Let us know if you’d like some support with an event.
Resources
Fairtrade Fortnight 2015 Action Guide
The Action Guide contains everything you need to know about Fairtrade Fortnight 2015, including case studies and producer stories, as well as resources and ideas for activities and events. It's the perfect place to start!
It also contains an insert with further information on community activities and campaigns ideas - this is designed to be printed and folded, explaining why the top of page 17 appears to be upside down!
To download, click here
The Action Guide contains everything you need to know about Fairtrade Fortnight 2015, including case studies and producer stories, as well as resources and ideas for activities and events. It's the perfect place to start!
It also contains an insert with further information on community activities and campaigns ideas - this is designed to be printed and folded, explaining why the top of page 17 appears to be upside down!
To download, click here
Stock It Challenge
This Fairtrade Fortnight we need to send a clear message to businesses: we, your customers, want you to stock more products that change lives – because we know the difference Fairtrade makes.
To take parts download the poster and A4 form
Hit the streets and visit retailers, community centres and catering establishments to make your voices heard. Have fun!
This Fairtrade Fortnight we need to send a clear message to businesses: we, your customers, want you to stock more products that change lives – because we know the difference Fairtrade makes.
To take parts download the poster and A4 form
Hit the streets and visit retailers, community centres and catering establishments to make your voices heard. Have fun!
Fairtrade Posters
We've got a range of A3 and A4 posters you can download and print - they're all in PDF format
We've got a range of A3 and A4 posters you can download and print - they're all in PDF format
Events in Bury during Fairtrade Fortnight
Friday 20th and Saturday 21st February
Free chocolate tasting at the Millgate Shopping Centre
Saturday 7th March - 10.30 am to 12noon
Coffee morning at Brandlesholme Methodists Church with music and product tasting. There will also be the opportunity to view the new film Fairtrade Matters and purchase Traidcraft products. Fundraising buffet from 1pm.
All Fortnight
Displays at several locations, including the Town Hall, and the Mosses Centre.
Fairfield Hospital
Staff will be treated to free Fairtrade tea and coffee, while patients and staff will be able to view a special exhibition in the cafeteria
If you are organising a fairtrade event or know of one happening during Fairtrade Fortnight, please get in touch via the Contact Page to let us know about it!
Bury Metropolitan Borough Council
Council display screens will be publicising the council’s support for Bury as one of the UK’s Fairtrade Towns.
Faith Groups
Faith groups throughout Bury will be holding coffee mornings and sales of Fairtrade goods. If you are organising an event, please let us know. Find out more at http://www.fairtrade.org.uk/en/get-involved/in-your-community/faith-groups
Schools and Colleges
Schools and colleges will be focussing on Fairtrade at assemblies and in lessons - some using new materials being produced by the Fairtrade Foundation. Find out more at http://schools.fairtrade.org.uk/fairtrade-schools
Looks like it’s going to be even better than last year – hope you can join us!
Free chocolate tasting at the Millgate Shopping Centre
Saturday 7th March - 10.30 am to 12noon
Coffee morning at Brandlesholme Methodists Church with music and product tasting. There will also be the opportunity to view the new film Fairtrade Matters and purchase Traidcraft products. Fundraising buffet from 1pm.
All Fortnight
Displays at several locations, including the Town Hall, and the Mosses Centre.
Fairfield Hospital
Staff will be treated to free Fairtrade tea and coffee, while patients and staff will be able to view a special exhibition in the cafeteria
If you are organising a fairtrade event or know of one happening during Fairtrade Fortnight, please get in touch via the Contact Page to let us know about it!
Bury Metropolitan Borough Council
Council display screens will be publicising the council’s support for Bury as one of the UK’s Fairtrade Towns.
Faith Groups
Faith groups throughout Bury will be holding coffee mornings and sales of Fairtrade goods. If you are organising an event, please let us know. Find out more at http://www.fairtrade.org.uk/en/get-involved/in-your-community/faith-groups
Schools and Colleges
Schools and colleges will be focussing on Fairtrade at assemblies and in lessons - some using new materials being produced by the Fairtrade Foundation. Find out more at http://schools.fairtrade.org.uk/fairtrade-schools
Looks like it’s going to be even better than last year – hope you can join us!
