Planning meetings are usually held
monthly on Tuesdays at 7pm at the Town Hall, Rose Hill, Chesterfield
FAIRTRADE
MEETINGS
Aug 2008 TBA
Town Hall, Chesterfield
Anyone interested in
Fairtrade
is very welcome to join the group, either as individuals or
representing other local groups or organisations.
Fairtrade
- what's it about?
The Fairtrade mark on a product means
that it is independently certified to internationally agreed
Fairtrade standards.
It means producer organisations have received a fair and stable
price and a social premium that they can invest for the future.
Fairtrade brings about tangible change
for communities struggling against poverty and unfair trade and
already contributes to improving the lives of around 5 million
people across the globe. But much more can still be done...
Chesterfield
Fair Trade
Group
Chesterfield
Fairtrade Group was set up in 2006 to promote "Fairtrade"
in shops, cafes, workplaces, anywhere that people meet together
across the Borough of Chesterfield, Derbyshire.
One of our main aims for 2007 is to achieve
Fairtrade Borough Status for Chesterfield.
We are in the process of undertaking an audit of which businesses
and workplaces in Chesterfield Borough are currently promoting,
using or selling Fairtrade products
such as tea, coffee, sugar, juice, snacks, chocolate, fruit etc. We
plan to launch a Fairtrade directory
for Chesterfield in time for Fairtrade
Fortnight.
Chesterfield
Fairtrade Group meets monthly to plan events and activities
that promote Fairtrade.
A meeting of Chesterfield
Fairtrade Group took place on Tues 17th
April 2007.
Copies of the Chesterfield
Fairtrade Directory are now available
from Chesterfield Libraries, Tourist Information Centre, Oxfam shop,
Organic Heaven shop or can be obtained on request from the Council’s
Sustainability Unit (Tel 345765).
A
Fairtrade stall with sales of products and information will be in
New Square at the Chesterfield May Day Gala on Monday 7th May.
The group discussed progress towards achieving
Fairtrade status for
Chesterfield. A few more
Fairtrade sales outlets and a flagship
local employer who actively demonstrates a commitment to
Fairtrade
with its staff are still required.
A draft constitution for the group was discussed in some detail and
will be finalised and adopted at the Annual Meeting.
The Annual Meeting will be held on Monday 4th June at 7pm at the
Town Hall. All existing members and anyone interested in supporting
and promoting Fairtrade in Chesterfield are invited to attend. For
information, call Jenie Lismore on 07968 382545 or
jenielismore@googlemail.com
Fairtrade Stall
at Chesterfield
May Day Gala
on Mon 5th May
in New Square, Chesterfield
Every effort has been made to try to
ensure that the listings are accurate at the time of printing.
However, please bear in mind that products may not always be
available as stock can change frequently. If in doubt, ask your
retailer. This guide will be updated on a regular basis, therefore
the group would be grateful for notification of any changes, errors
or additions. Please forward your comments and queries to
Chesterfield Borough Council’s the Sustainability Unit (tel: 01246
345765, e-mail:
sustainability@chesterfield.gov.uk).
