Droitwich News
Residents urged to get involved during Fairtrade Fortnight
10:50am Thursday 23rd February 2012
TOWN residents are being urged to take a few steps to make a big difference during Fairtrade Fortnight.
A series of events are being planned in Droitwich to bring attention to the range of Fairtrade goods on offer, and to show the difference that buying them can make.
Fairtrade chocolate, gifts, toys, tea, coffee and food will be on sale at the special Fairtrade stall at the Farmers Market on Saturday, March 3. Visitors to Droitwich Library, Victoria Square, will have a chance to sample Fairtrade tea and coffee on March 6 between 10am and noon.
Fairtrade products will also be available at the Women’s Day of Prayer on March 2 at St Joseph’s Church.
This year Fairtrade Fortnight is focused on “Taking a Step for Fair Trade”, a campaign call challenging the public to take a step in the right direction by thinking about what they can do every day, every week or every month to make a difference to the lives of farmers in the developing world.
Jean Auty, secretary of the Droitwich Fairtrade Group, said: “We hope the events we are organising will get people thinking about changes they can make in their lives, which can help combat unfair trade practices across the world. We would also love to hear from anyone interested in getting involved in Droitwich Fairtrade Group – just come and say hello at any of our events.”
People can register the steps they take at fairtrade.org.uk/step.