There were several breakfasts held across York to mark the theme of this year’s Fairtrade Fortnight (29th February to 13th March): “Sit down for breakfast, stand up for farmers”. Of particular note were the brave souls who endured the cold to launch the Fortnight in Yorkshire, enjoying their fairly traded breakfast outside St Michael le Belfrey … [Read more...]
Events and offers for Fairtrade Fortnight!
This year’s theme for Fairtrade Fortnight (29th February-13th March) is ‘Sit Down for Breakfast – Stand Up for Farmers’: as Martin Luther King said “Before you finish eating breakfast in the morning, you’ve depended on more than half the world”. York Fair Trade Forum will be holding a Fairtrade breakfast on Tuesday 1 March at the Holgate … [Read more...]
York attracts record crowd for Fairtrade conference
It was York's turn to host the annual Fairtrade Yorkshire Regional Conference this year, and attendance was the highest ever with over 70 supporters turning up. The conference took place on Saturday 19 September at the Priory Street Centre, and was a mix of talks and worshops culminating in a panel discussion with the opportunity to ask questions … [Read more...]
Ambitious plans unveiled at AGM
York Fair Trade Forum held its AGM on Monday 7 September. After hearing about the highlights of the year and the Forum's financial situation, the Forum's plans for the future were revealed. These include publishing a new Fair Trade Trail of York; finding funding to publish a booklet about Fair Trade pioneers; distributing our new window stickers to … [Read more...]
How green is fair trade?
Thoughts on the International Fair Trade Towns Conference (4-5 July 2015) from Joanna Pollard, Aztec Arts and member of York Fair Trade Forum We walked into the party like we were walking onto a yacht - OK we were stepping off one of the many small ferries which ply the waterways on which Bristol is built, but the Friday night party at the … [Read more...]
Regional Fairtrade conference comes to York
We are delighted that this year's Yorkshire conference for Fairtrade supporters is happening right here in York. The event is a unique opportunity to hear from inspiring speakers, network with fellow campaigners and take part in workshops and debates. It’s a great time to share your challenges, learn from each other’s successes and regain momentum … [Read more...]
Fair trade at West Bank Park fair
For once York Fair trade Forum's stall found itself in sun and blue skies - but this time the main enemy was the wind, which decided to play havoc with our information leaflets! Hundreds of local people were at this popular community event on Sunday 28 June, with many popping in to say hello, try our Fair trade baking and learn more about York as a … [Read more...]
Rallying round for Fair trade
Despite less than summery weather (well, maybe not by Yorkshire standards...) the smoothie bike yet again drew in the curious and the thirsty on Saturday 20 June at the Cycle rally on the Knavesmire. Children and adults alike were lured by the promise of a drink made by their own pedal power from fairly-traded fruit. Though, with the cold and rainy … [Read more...]
York Fair Trade Forum summer stalls
The Forum is running stalls at two events during June - and both are fun-packed community events that have overcome threats to their survival. On Saturday 20 June we'll be at the Cycle rally on the Knavesmire. The rally was an annual event for almost 70 years until 2012, and this year a group of volunteers has brought it back to life. Look out … [Read more...]
Fairtrade schools celebrations
On the 12th March in York St John Chapel the 4th Annual Yorkshire Fairtrade Schools Conference took place with 160 participants in attendance. It was a fantastic event where the Lord Mayor, Councillor Ian Gillies, presented the 2015 Fairtrade School Award to five schools. Their fair trade work involves regular school events, work within the … [Read more...]