29 February 2016

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Fairtrade banners will be seen all over town during Fairtrade Fortnight which runs from 29 February – 13 March. Not only do they highlight the fact that East Grinstead has been a Fairtrade Town for 10 years with the support of the Town Council, but also indicate the number of churches, schools and community groups involved in promoting Fairtrade goods and raising awareness about the Fairtrade. Basically the banner message Choose products that change lives means local community supporting global community.

Millions of farmers and workers in developing countries work hard every day to grow the food we eat. Yet many don’t earn enough to know where the next meal is coming from. Buying Fairtrade goods in shops and supermarkets helps them to achieve fair and stable prices for the goods they grow and supply. In this way they can they feed their families and provide much needed healthcare and education.

Fairtrade Breakfasts will be held at St Peter’s School on Friday 4 March, St Swithun’s Church on Saturday 5 March, Imberhorne School on Friday 11 March, and at St Mary’s Church on Sunday 13 March. A full list of these and other Fairtrade Fortnight events can be seen on www.fairtrade-eg.co.uk. Town Mayor, Dick Sweatman, will be attending some of these events.

Leaflets about Fairtrade and the Fairtrade Town Group can be collected from the Fairtrade East Grinstead Library display which runs from 29 February – 13 March