Fairtrade Fortnight 2011
Event date and time:
Sat, 26/02/2011 - 09:00 - Sun, 13/03/2011 - 17:00
Event summary:
Getting Loud and Proud about Fairtrade in Preston
Event information:
Millions of people around the UK will be showing off their passion for Fairtrade for two whole weeks. The aim is to get more people excited about Fairtrade and the difference our every day choices can make; from the power of your pineapple to the transformation stirred up by your cup of tea. But most of all how you and your Fairtrade cotton socks can challenge the injustices that make Fairtrade and trade reform so vital for cotton farmers in West Africa and India.
So far around 7.5 million people in the developing world - farmers, workers, their families and communities - have benefited from Fairtrade, but there is a long way to go as Fairtrade still accounts for a tiny percentage of world agricultural trade.
There are a variety of activities taking place in Preston during the Fortnight.
In particular we have schools and community groups across the area decorating their own Fairtrade cotton bunting, showing their support for Fairtrade. The bunting will be transported along the canal to join up with Garstang's and Lancaster's contribution to be displayed in Williamson Park on Sat 12th March between 2pm-3pm, before going to London to take part in the world record attempt for the longest piece of continuous bunting, and to be used in various ways to raise awareness of Fairtrade issues.