Monthly Archives: February 2010

Fairtrade campaigners challenge the people of Leeds to out swap Manchester during Fairtrade Fortnight

Posted on February 26, 2010 by FairtradeLeeds

The chair of Fairtrade Leeds has issued a challenge to Leeds residents to make a real difference this Fairtrade Fortnight and buy more Fairtrade products than local rivals Manchester. The theme of this year’s Fairtrade Fortnight, which runs from 22 … Continue reading →

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Meet the Producer: Talks and Tasters

Posted on February 23, 2010 by FairtradeLeeds

On Thursday 4th March, at 7pm, we’re being  joined by Nioka Abbott, a Fairtrade farmer from the Windward Islands. Nioka will be speaking at our event at The Woodhouse Suite, University House, Leeds University. Along with a presentation from Nioka, … Continue reading →

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What’s your ‘Big Swap’?

Posted on February 21, 2010 by FairtradeLeeds

This year we’re asking you to swap your usual stuff for Fairtrade stuff.  Whether that be tea, coffee, fruit, cosmetics, chocolate etc. – why not swap your non-Fairtrade purchase for a Fairtrade one. Here in Leeds we’re asking people to … Continue reading →

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Launch of Fairtrade Fortnight

Posted on February 20, 2010 by FairtradeLeeds

This year Fairtrade Leeds launched Fairtrade Fortnight 2010 with a discussion on food politics. Activists from across the city and beyond met earlier today at Hungry for Activism, a conference to inform, educate and inspire action on food politics. People … Continue reading →

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Showing Support for Fairtrade

Posted on February 15, 2010 by FairtradeLeeds

Europe Direct showing support for Fairtrade at Leeds Central Library:

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