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  • The Fairtrade Way

         Tuesday 29 June 2010

     

    Wednesday 30 June


    7.30pm 

     

    URC Church Hall,


    Symonds Road (just off Garstang Road),


    Fulwood

     

     

    WALKING THE FAIRTRADE WAY 

     

    Part 1: From Garstang North to Keswick

     

    Part 2: From Garstang South to Bridgnorth

     

    Illustrated talks, followed by refreshments

     

     

    Fairtrade Stall

     

    All welcome

     

    No charge, but donations to Traidcraft Exchange

Archived Stories and Events

  • Fair Mike Night Friday, 5 March 2010 - 7:00pm (Event)

    Friday 5th March from 7pm

    Starbucks, Fishergate

    Ticket only. Tickets £5 from fairmicnight@hotmail.co.uk
  • Just Fair Laughs Comedy Night Wednesday, 3 March 2010 - 7:30pm (Event)

    Wednesday 3rd March 

    Conservative Club, Cranborne Street, Bamber Bridge

    Clean comedy with a conscience.
  • Big Swap Coffee Morning Wednesday, 3 March 2010 - 11:00am (Event)

    Wednesday 3rd March 11.00am - 2.00pm

    South Ribble Borough Council Offices, West Paddock

    Enjoy a coffee and browse the Fairtrade stall.
  • Fairtrade stall at Salmesbury Farmers Market Wednesday, 3 March 2010 - 10:00am (Event)

    Saturday 13th March
  • Fairtrade cinema Tuesday, 2 March 2010 - 9:00am (Event)

    Tuesday 2nd March 9am - 4pm

    Starbucks, Fishergate

    Running all day. Just drop in and watch over a coffee.
  • Big Swap Bring and Buy on the Flag Market Saturday, 27 February 2010 - 10:00am (Event)

    Saturday 27th February 10am - 4pm
  • Big Brew All-Day Coffee Morning Saturday, 27 February 2010 - 12:00am (Event)

    Saturday 27th February 10am-4pm

    9 Hurstway, Fulwood
    All welcome for tea/coffee and Fairtrade stall.
  • Presentation on visit to Fairtrade Indian tea producers Thursday, 25 February 2010 - 2:00pm (Event)

    Thursday 25th February 2pm

    Starbucks, Fishergate
  • Swap Your Choc, UCLAN Wednesday, 24 February 2010 - 12:00am (Event)

    Wednesday 24th February 10am-4pm

    University of Central Lancashire, Foster Building  in Foster Stop & Shop 
  • Launch of Fairtrade Fortnight in South Ribble Monday, 22 February 2010 - 10:30am (Event)

    Monday 22nd February 10.30am

    Starbucks, Capitol Centre
  • Launch of Fairtrade Fortnight in Preston Monday, 22 February 2010 - 9:00am (Event)

     Monday 22nd February from 9am...
  • Big Brew on the Flag Market Saturday, 20 February 2010 - 10:00am (Event)

    Saturday 20th February 10am - 4pm

    Flag Market, Preston: Look for the Citizenzone bus.
  • Fairtrade Fortnight 2010 Monday, 15 February 2010 - 12:37pm (News Story)

    To see what happened in Preston and South Ribble this year, take a look at our Fairtrade Fortnight page.
  • Kit Kat Goes Fairtrade Tuesday, 8 December 2009 - 12:00am (News Story)

    The move by Nestlé, which will kick off in mid-January 2010 when the first certified Kit Kat four-finger bars arrive on shop shelves, is benefitting thousands of farmers in Côte d’Ivoire.
  • Fairtrade Tea Dance Wednesday, 25 November 2009 - 12:00am (Event)

    Guild Hall

    Wednesday 25th November

    2-4pm

    Fairtrade stall with Christmas cards and gifts
  • Longton Fair Trade Fair Friday, 13 November 2009 - 12:00am (Event)

    St Andrew's Church Hall, Longton

    Friday 13 November/Saturday 14 November

    Fri 10am-6.30pm; Sat 10am-5.30pm
  • Fulwood Fair Trade Fair Saturday, 31 October 2009 - 12:00am (Event)

    FULWOOD FREE METHODIST CHURCH, LIGHTFOOT LANE 

    SAT 31 October 10am-2pm  

  • Starbucks Goes Fairtrade Tuesday, 22 September 2009 - 1:59pm (News Story)

    On Friday 4 September Starbucks celebrated the switch to serving 100% Fairtrade coffee.
  • Preston Fairtrade Festival Thursday, 17 September 2009 - 4:37pm (News Story)

    Preston recently celebrated 5 years as a Fairtrade City with a Fairtrade Festival. The attached video shows some of the action!
  • What Happened in Fairtrade Fortnight 2009 Sunday, 8 March 2009 - 11:39am (News Story)

    2009-Preston’s Fifth Anniversary Year

    Saturday 28 February/Saturday 7 March 10am-4pm
  • What Happened in Fairtrade Fortnight 2008 Sunday, 9 March 2008 - 12:00am (News Story)

    Events in and around Preston & South Ribble

    Monday 25 February to Sunday 9 March

     
  • Sainsbury's Coffee Shop goes Fairtrade Friday, 31 August 2007 - 11:00pm (News Story)

    As the first Sainsbury's Coffee Shop to go Fairtrade, the Preston Fairtrade Steering Group was invited to sample...
  • What Happened in Fairtrade Fortnight 2007 Sunday, 11 March 2007 - 12:00am (News Story)

    Monday 26 February to Sunday 11 March
  • Carey Challenge Cup Friday, 30 June 2006 - 11:00pm (News Story)

    The third annual Carey Challenge Cup churches five-a-side competition (at Preston College) was the first to be played...
  • Fairtrade future as county signs up Sunday, 6 March 2005 - 12:00am (News Story)

    On Monday March 6 2005 the following statement was issued by Lancashire County Council.
  • Sir Tom Finney joins Preston Mayor Pat Woods to drink to 'Fairtrade City' status Thursday, 24 June 2004 - 11:00pm (News Story)

    On Tuesday 5 July 2004 Preston's soccer legend Sir Tom Finney took time to drink a cup of...
  • Preston Declared a Fairtrade City Wednesday, 23 June 2004 - 11:00pm (News Story)

    On Thursday 24 June 2004 Councillor Pat Woods declared Preston a Fairtrade City at her...
  • Fairtrade Directory Monday, 31 May 2004 - 11:00pm (News Story)

    A Fairtrade Directory detailing all the shops and cafes in Preston offering Fairtrade...