Author Archives: Jeannette Archdeacon

A very successful Fairtrade Fortnight!

Fairtrade Fortnight 2010 was very successful. An excellent talk by David Pain of Christian Aid at the University and a Fairtrade Fashion Show at The Tower Arts Centre were both very well attended. In his talk, David Pain said: "Poverty … Continue reading

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FAIRTRADE STATUS ACHIEVED FOR 2008 – 2009

The Network was  pleased to learn on 17 December that its application for continued Fairtrade status had been accepted by the Fairtrade Foundation.  The Foundation said "It is clear that the local campaign has continued to make progress over the … Continue reading

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Annual General Meeting 2009

About 30 people came along to the Slug & Lettuce Bar in November to attend the Winchester City Fairtrade Network’s AGM.  Before the business of the meeting they were treated to a lively and inspirational talk by Grant Lang, ‘Mozzoman’, … Continue reading

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Report for 2008-2009

  The Network was formed in October 2007 from the earlier Fairtrade Group. Terms of reference and a constitution were drawn up and an Executive Committee formed. These were prerequisites for our application for Fairtrade City status. A formal subscription … Continue reading

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