Peoples Republic of South Devon

Fairtrade Fortnight

Fairtrade Fortnight is set to kick off in Devon on Saturday February 23 to Sunday March 9, and this year the whole county is going for Fairtrade status.

Teignmouth County Cllr Chris Bary, told the PRSD: “The changes in behaviour are relatively easy to make, but have a massive effect and significance.

“The council now uses fairly traded goods where possible in catering for council meetings and functions and other council events. We are also looking at the council’s wholesalers, including printing and stationery, to see if they stock fairly-traded products.

“It hasn’t been difficult, or expensive, to do, and we hope others will soon follow suit.”

A number of towns and cities including Teignmouth, Exeter, Bideford, Newton Abbot, Dawlish, Crediton. Barnstaple and Tavistock have already achieved Fairtrade status. Others working towards this include Torrington, Bovey Tracey, Tiverton, Exmouth and Ivybridge.

Here’s a list of what’s going on more details can be found on the Fairtrade Devon site.

Mid Devon
Crediton Café Crawl on Saturday, February 23 from 10.15am to 12.15pm
People are invited to gather on The Green for a tour of the town’s cafes which sell Fairtrade products. Cafes to be visited are Stevie B’s, Corner House, Kirton Café, Wedges, Cairney’s and the Station Tearooms.

The event will end with a presentation at the Station Tearooms by Ugandan Fairtrade tea producer Martin Odoch.

Crediton Farmers Market on Saturday, March 1 from 9am
Stalls featuring Fairtrade products and information and a chance to meet Ugandan Fairtrade tea producer Martin Odoch.

Cullompton Community College on Thursday March 6 from 9.30am to 12.30pm
Pupil from local schools are being invited to find out how their schools could gain Fairtrade Awards and to hear a presentation by Ugandan Fairtrade tea producer Martin Odoch.

Fairtrade Schools Conference at East Devon College, Tiverton on Friday, March 7 from 9.30am to noon
Ugandan Fairtrade tea producer Martin Odoch will discuss Fairtrade issues with students. It is hoped they will take an active role in Tiverton’s campaign to gain a Fairtrade Award for the town and for their college.

This will be followed by a meeting of the Tiverton Fairtrade Friends.

Exeter
Fairtrade Fortnight Launch on Saturday, February 23 from noon to 2pm at Princesshay Shopping Centre
Events will include a presentation by Ugandan Fairtrade tea producer Martin Odoch, a performance by the University of Exeter World Music Choir and free samples of Fairtrade products.

Devon County Council on Monday, February 25 at County Hall, Topsham Road from 12.30 to 1.30pm
Display of Fairtrade information plus free sample products

Exeter Co-op Group on Monday, February 25 at Exeter Labour Hall, 26b Clifton Road at 7.30pm
The event will include a presentation by Ugandan Fairtrade tea producer Martin Odoch.

Co-op store in Prince of Wales Road on Tuesday, February 26 from 10 to 11am
Visit by Ugandan Fairtrade tea producer Martin Odoch.

Fairtrade conference for primary schools: A Divine Experience with Ghanaian Divine Chocolate producers on Wednesday, February 27 at the West of England School and College for children and young people with little or no sight, Topsham Road from 9.30am to 12.40pm
This awareness-raising event has been organised to encourage schools to work towards Fairtrade status. Activities will include cookery with Fairtrade chocolate and art.

Celebration of Fairtrade on Wednesday, February 27 at the Global Centre, Exeter Community Centre, 17 St David’s Hill on from 6.30 to 9.30pm
Events will include a presentation by Ugandan Fairtrade tea producer Martin Odoch and by Ghanaian chocolate producers
Met Office in Fitzroy Road on Friday, February 29 from 11.30 to 2.30pm
Awareness-raising event including a presentation by Ugandan Fairtrade tea producer Martin Odoch.

South West Water at Pynes Hill on Wednesday, March 5 from 12.15 to 1.15pm
Awareness-raising event including a presentation by Ugandan Fairtrade tea producer Martin Odoch.

East Devon

Sidmouth Methodist Church on Sunday, February 24 from 10am to noon
Presentation by Ugandan Fairtrade tea producer Martin Odoch.

East Devon Schools Conference at Bicton College on Thursday, February 28 from 9.30am to 12.30pm
Awareness-raising event including a presentation by Ugandan Fairtrade tea producer Martin Odoch.

Ottery St Mary Parish Church on Sunday, March 2 at 10am
Presentation by Ugandan Fairtrade tea producer Martin Odoch.

Exmouth Town Council on Monday, March 3 at 7pm
Presentations by Ugandan Fairtrade tea producer Martin Odoch and Christian Aid regional manager Martin John Nicholls.

Glenorchy United Reform Church, Exmouth on Sunday, March 9 from 10.30am to 12.30pm
Fairtrade Breakfast to include presentations by Ugandan Fairtrade tea producer Martin Odoch and Christian Aid regional manager Martin John Nicholls.

South Devon

Visits to schools in Ivybridge which have links with a Ugandan school through the Food For Thought programme on Monday, February 25
Awareness-raising events including presentations by Ugandan Fairtrade tea producer Martin Odoch.
The programme for the day is:
9am Dame Hannah Rodgers School
10.30am Manor Primary School
12.25 Ivybridge Community College
2.30pm The Erme Primary School

Fairtrade tea party at Ivybridge Methodist Church on Monday, February 25 from 3 to 4.30pm
An opportunity to meet Ugandan Fairtrade tea producer Martin Odoch.

Teignbridge

Fairtrade launch and lunch at the Methodist Church Hall, Dawlish on Tuesday, February 26 from noon to 2pm
Event hosted by Teignbridge Fairtrade Friends will include a presentation by Ugandan Fairtrade tea producer Martin Odoch.

Fairtrade event at Teignbridge District Council offices at Bitton House, Teignmouth on Friday, February 29 at 7.30pm
Presentation by Ugandan Fairtrade tea producer Martin Odoch.

Ilsington School on Wednesday, March 5 from 2 to 3.30pm
Ugandan Fairtrade tea producer Martin Odoch will discuss Fairtrade issues with students.

Bovey Tracey Fairtrade event on Wednesday, March 5 from 5.30 to 7.30pm
This event hosted by Bovey Tracey Fairtrade Steering Group will include a presentation by Ugandan Fairtrade tea producer Martin Odoch.

Plymouth

Plymouth University on Tuesday, February 26 at 4pm
Fairtrade Lecture by Ugandan Fairtrade tea producer Martin Odoch.

Torridge

Visit to Holsworthy by Devon County Council’s Community Roadshow on Tuesday, March 4.
On board the roadshow vehicle will be Ugandan Fairtrade tea producer Martin Odoch. The roadshow will visit three locations during the day:

9am – Clawton Primary School
11am - Bridgerule Primary School
3pm – 4.30pm Holsworthy Square

North Devon
Bideford Fairtrade Group Community Event on Friday, March 7, at 7.30pm at Mill Street Baptist Church

West Devon

Tavistock Fairtrade Town Initiative on Saturday, March 8 from 10am to 4.30pm at the Parish Rooms, Tavistock
Many stalls featuring Fairtrade products, plus ethically-traded goods and refreshments supplied by local producer, Food Dreckly. Ugandan Fairtrade tea producer Martin Odoch will give a presentation at 2pm.

For more information log on to the Fairtrade Devon site or the Fairtrade site itself.

February 19th, 2008

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