Preston and South Ribble Fairtrade Group

Events in and around Preston & South Ribble

Monday 25 February to Sunday 9 March

City Centre Event

Sat 8 March/Sun 9 March 'Going Bananas in The Mall'

In conjunction with Juice on the Loose there will be lots of action in The Mall, with samples, info, guess what's in the smoothies competition, quizzes and much more, but especially lots of bananas, big and little.

Banana Farmer Visit

Wed 27 February

A banana farmer from the Dominican Republic will be visiting Preston on this day. He will visit Cardinal Newman College, followed by a visit to UCLAN Students Union. Visit and times to be confirmed.

Black Gold

This must-see film about the coffee trade in Ethiopia will be shown at 2 very different venues during the Fortnight. 'As Westerners revel in designer lattes and cappuccinos, impoverished Ethiopian coffee growers suffer the bitter taste of injustice.' See it to understand the background to Fairtrade. Catch it at:
Fulwood Methodist Church Film Club Wed 27 Feb at 7.30
UCLAN Independent Cinema Sat 8 March at 7.30
Fairtrade stall at both events.

UCLAN Students Union

UCLAN have just gained Fairtrade status and the Students Union will be celebrating with Fairtrade Smoothies in The Atrium and a variety of activities such as the Unfair Coconut Shy in the Students Union mall.

Fairtrade at The National Football Museum

The museum started to use Fairtrade products in its café just last year and to celebrate this, there will be a tasting and awareness-raising session there on Sat 23 February from 11am-3pm, with possibly a mystery guest.
The shop also has Fairtrade footballs on sale and also now on display in the museum.

Penwortham Farmers' Market : a Fairtrade Stall with samples :

St Mary's Hall, Cop Lane: Saturday March 1st 9.00am - 1.00pm

Fairtrade at the Duk Restaurant

The award-winning Duk restaurant on Lancaster Road in the City Centre will be offering some specially-crafted Fairtrade dishes throughout the Fortnight. This restaurant already supports Fairtrade, using both coffee and sugar.

Fairtrade at Preston College

Among Fairtrade Fortnight activities here Preston College sports students will be having a Fairtrade football tournament on Tues 26 Feb.
This will be followed the next week with a 'Taste Good, Look Good' day on Wed 5 March. Come and dip into the chocolate fountain, then browse round the jewellery and accessories stalls-all FAIRTRADE of course.

Just Fair Laughs (www.justfairlaughs.org.uk)

This is the UK 's only Fairtrade comedy agency, aiming to spread the cheery message of Fairtrade while providing quality comedy nights up and down the country. A portion of all profits are donated to Justice and Campaigns charity SPEAK.
They will be at Roper Hall on Sun Feb 24 and in Bamber Bridge on Wed 5 March.
See their website for details.

Fairtrade Quizzes

Available from Preston & South Ribble Fairtrade Group or direct from the Fairtrade Foundation's website to use at your event, take to your local pub's quiz night etc

Council Events

Preston City Council will be serving Fairtrade wine and fruit juice before its Full Council meeting on Feb 29th and Councillor Pat Woods will report on Fairtrade activity and progress within Preston over the past year.
There will be displays both in the Town Hall entrance and in the Tourist Information Office.
South Ribble Borough Council: Fairtrade Coffee Morning and Stall at the Council Offices, West Paddock, Leyland. Monday March 3rd 11.00am - 2.00pm
(This event will be open to the public as well as to council employees)

Supermarkets

Most supermarkets will be doing their own promotions during Fairtrade Fortnight. Look out for special promotions.

Schools

The Fairtrade Group is running a Schools Competition. Pupils can enter photos of Fairtrade products 'in unusual situations'. The mayor will judge the resulting entries.
Many schools will be having special assemblies, stalls or other activities to raise awareness of Fairtrade.
e.g.Roebuck Street School Fairtrade assemblies and classes: Thursday March 6th
e.g.Howick School Fairtrade Stall for Parents'Evenings: Monday Feb 25t h 4-7pm and Tuesday Feb 26th 4-6pm. Assembly for children and parents: Friday Feb 29th 9.00am

Churches

Many churches will celebrate in different ways.
e.g. Fairtrade Breakfast, St Andrew's Church Hall, Liverpool Rd, Longton
Sunday March 9th 8.45 - 9.45am and 11.00am - 12.00noon
St Paul's Mothers' Union, Farrington Moss
Fairtrade talk with samples and stall: Thursday March 6th 7.30pm