Fairtrade City Project, Calendar Year 2005
January: 2005
| 26 January 2005 |
| Friends Meeting House, 4 Percy Street, Hull. |
| 07:15 for 07:30 |
| Coffee Tasting: |
Betty’s and Taylors Fairtrade organic from Nicaragua
Equal Exchange Organic Gumutindo from Uganda
Café Direct organic Palenque from Mexico
Traidcraft Medium Roast
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| COFFEE TASTING TO ICO STANDARDS: |
| Aroma, Mouth Feel, Taste, all count. We will provide a form so you can record your experience.
It is amazing how different the coffees can be. |
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February events:
| 23 February - 2005 |
| Friends Meeting House, 4 Percy Street, Hull. |
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| FAIRTRADE CITY PROJECT Fairtrade Forum |
| Pick up on FAIRTRADE news and share your views. |
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| 25 February 2005. |
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| Recorded Interview by Chris Church by BBC Radio Humberside - Hilary Dean. |
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| 27-Feb-2005 |
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| 07:45 am |
| Fairtrade Fortnight |
| BBC Radio Humberside Sunday Programme - Interview transmitted 07:45 am. |
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March events:
| 4 March - 19 March 2005 |
| Ferens Art Gallery |
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| FAIRTRADE Artwork Competition |
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The Art Work Exhibition is now closed at the Ferens Art Gallery - Live Arts Space.
Visiting the exhibition was free and several hundred folks voted for their choice of best piece.
Prize giving was 19th March 2.00 pm.
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To see more photographs, click here.
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| Lent 2005 - Tuesday Lunchtimes |
| Holy Trinity Church, Market Place, Hull. |
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| Lent 2005 - Tuesday Lunchtimes at Holy Trinity. |
DOWNLOAD A4 POSTER.
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March 1st - 13th 2005.
FAIRTRADE FORTNIGHT BEGINS
Activities throughout the fortnight:
Hull and East Yorkshire Credit Union
- FAIRTRADE PRODUCTS ON SALE.
- FAIRTRADE free (£0.00) samples.
Trinity Methodist Church, Newland Avenue, Hull.
- Wayside Poster.
Grain Wholefoods, Newland Avenue, Hull.
- Special Display for Fairtrade Fortnight
| 1 March 2005 12:30 pm |
| Holy Trinity Hull (Market Place). |
| 12:30 pm Lunch available afterwards. |
| FROM BINGE DRINKING TO SHOPPING - HOW SHOULD WE CONSUME? |
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| 1 March 2005 |
| BBC Studios, Queens Court, Queens Gardens, Hull. HU1 3RH. |
| 9:00 am |
| Display of FAIR TRADE Photographs and other material |
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| 1 March 2005 |
| Students' Union, Hull University. |
| 9:00 am - 2:00 pm |
| Sale of FAIR TRADE Crafts and Food, plus tasting session |
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| 1 March 2005 |
| BBC Studios, Queens Court, Queens Gardens, Hull. HU1 3RH. |
| 1:00 pm |
| Public Talk by Chris Church of One World Hull, "FAIR TRADE" |
| BBC Radio Humberside - FT products tasting session with interviews. |
| Come and try fabulous products in the shiny new BBC buildings. |
| Transmitted at 17:20, 1st March. |
| Plus Fair Trade profiled by BBC/Humber web page |
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| 1 March 2005 |
| Geography Department Commitee Room, The University of Hull. |
| 6.30 - 8.15 |
| TEACHING 'FAIR TRADE' IN GEOGRAPHY |
| Hull and District Geographical Association - Teachers' Workshop 2005. |
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| 3 March 2005 |
| Hull and East Yorkshire Credit Union - (at Credit Union Office) |
| 10am - 3:00 pm |
| FAIRTRADE PRODUCTS Tasting session. |
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| 4 March 2005 8:00 pm |
| Hitchcock's Vegetarian Restaurant. |
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| FAIRTRADE Meal |
£15 for 4 courses, every dish will include a Fairtrade Ingredient.
Four courses include, Starter, Hot Buffet (Eat as much as you like) Main Course, Sweet from the sweet counter, and Tea or Coffee.
Cash bar available, or bring your own wine for corkage £1. |
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| 5-March 2005 |
| FERENS ART GALLERY - in the Live Arts Area. |
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| Opening of the FAIRTRADE Artwork Exhibition |
A large number of paintings from all age groups have been submitted,
together with some sculptures and tapestries.
Well worth a visit. Vote for your choice of "best entry" - Winner gets a great prize.
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| 6 March 2005 |
| S Ninians Church, Chanterlands Avenue, Hull. |
| 9:30 am. |
| FAIRTRADE sale and sample tasting after the service. |
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| 8 March 2005 |
| Trinity House School, Hull (near Market Place). |
| 9:00 am |
| Morning Assembly |
| Fair Trade theme - Chris Church is the speaker. |
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| 8 March 2005 |
| Holy Trinity Hull |
| 12:30 pm Lunch available afterwards. |
| FROM JUBILEE 2000 TO TRADE JUSTICE - CARING IN AN INTERNATIONAL SOCIETY? |
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| 10 March 2005 |
| Hull and East Yorkshire Credit Union - (at Credit Union Office) |
| 10am - 3:00 pm |
| FAIRTRADE PRODUCTS Tasting session. |
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| 11 March 2005 |
| Private event |
| 10:00 - 12:00 noon |
| COFFEE MORNING |
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| 11 March 2005 |
| You choose |
| all day |
| Comic relief |
| Do something whacky for the world. |
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| 12 March 2005 |
| Bricknell Avenue Methodists |
| 10:00 - 12:00 |
| Coffee Morning and Car Wash |
| Encouraging people to go to Tescos to ask for Fairtrade. |
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| 12 March 2005 |
| Trinity Methodist, Newland Avenue |
| 10:00 - 12:00 |
| Coffee Morning |
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| 12 March 2005 |
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| FAIRTRADE Coffee Morning and AGM. |
| Hull East of the River Credit Union. |
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| 12 March 2005 |
| Ainthorpe Primary School - inside if the weather is bad. |
| Lunchtime |
| 7-a-side FAIRTRADE FOOTBALL Tournament. |
| FAIRTRADE Footballs and FAIRTRADE Refreshments. |
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| 12 March 2005 |
| Princes Avenue (probably outside Oxfam and Co-op stores) |
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| Checkout FAIRTRADE |
| Hull North - Labour Party Candidate - Diana Johnson |
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| 13 March 2005 |
| S Columba's Church, Hull |
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| Fairtrade Morning Service with Credo Arts in live action plus sale of Fairtrade goods. |
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| 13 March 2005 |
| S Anthony's Roman Catholic Church, Beverley Road, Hull |
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| Sale of Fairtrade goods. |
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| 13 March 2005 |
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| Rumours of Television programmes featuring Fairtrade Coffee from Rwanda |
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13 March 2005
FAIRTRADE FORTNIGHT ends
| 14 March 2005 - 18th March |
| Live Arts Space, Ferens Art Gallery |
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| FAIRTRADE Artwork Competition display continues |
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| Friday 18th March 2005 |
| London |
| 10:00 am |
| Declaration of Hull becoming a FAIRTRADE CITY. |
| See Project Website |
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| 19 March 2005 |
| Queen Victoria Square |
| 10:00 - 2:00 pm |
| Mambo Jambo Plus FAIRTRADE Food Tasting |
| Free samples, tea, coffee, chocolate. |
| Sponsored by the Co-op. |
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| 19 March 2005 |
| Live Arts Space, Ferens Art Gallery |
| 2:00 pm |
| FAIRTRADE Artwork Competition - Prize Giving Ceremony |
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| 30 March 2005 |
| Friends Meeting House, 4 Percy Street, Hull. |
| 7:15 pm for 7:30 pm. |
| FAIRTRADE CITY PROJECT Fairtrade Forum |
| Pick up on FAIRTRADE news and share your views. |
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| 30th March 2005 |
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| Congratulations to St. Columba's Church, Hull, on becoming a Fairtrade Church. |
| Planning for 2005 Activities. |
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April events
| 24 April 2005. |
| Ennerdale Leisure Centre. |
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| Organic Lifestyle event. |
| Sale of Fairtrade products from One World Hull. |
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| 27 April 2005 |
| FRIENDS MEETING HOUSE, Percy Street, Hull. |
| 07:15 for 07:30 |
| FAIRTRADE FORUM |
Mr Brian Condor from Traidcraft will give an illustrated presentation:
Traidcraft People to People Tour of Kenya 2004.
Plus news and views, and information on the Newland Avenue / Princes Avenue Campaign. |
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| 14 April 2005 |
| Hull University |
| 7:00 pm. |
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One World Hull and Co-op evening discussion on Ethical Consumerism.
An excellent evening, well organised by Hull University Students Peace Alliance (SPA).
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May events
| 14 May 2005 |
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| World Fair Trade Day. |
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| 21 May 2005 |
| Marist Church Hall, Cottingham Road, Hull. |
| 11:00 am - 3:00pm |
| Spring Green Fair |
| Sale of Fairtrade Products. |
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| 25 May 2005 |
| FRIENDS MEETING HOUSE, Percy Street, Hull. |
| 07:15 for 07:30 |
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| FAIRTRADE News and views, and latest information on the Newland Avenue / Princes Avenue Campaign |
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June events
| 10th June 2005 |
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| IFAT Update 13 |
| Click
here to download the update. |
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| 21 June 2005: |
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| Christian Aid AGM. |
| Footballs and life in Pakistan - Bashir and Margaret Siraj. |
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| 24th June 2005 |
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| IFAT Update 14 |
| Click
here to download the update. |
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| 27 June 2005: |
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| MAKEPOVERTYHISTORY Cyclists from London to Edinburgh visit Hull. |
With a huge banner, and displays on the big screen, the cyclists were given a civic reception and welcome.
Following the event, one stalwart syupporter also travelled to Edinburgh with the cyclists.
See Press Release
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| 29 June 2005 |
| FRIENDS MEETING HOUSE, Percy Street, Hull. |
| 07:15 pm |
| FAIRTRADE FORUM |
| Plus news and views, and latest information on the Newland Avenue / Princes Avenue Campaign. |
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July events
| 02 July 2005 |
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MAKE POVERTY HISTORY . |
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Some of the people that were there:
A graphical message to the G8:
The strength of feeling from 215,000 people:
The messenger with white bands from Hull
And how the bands were used:
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| 22nd July 2005 |
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| IFAT Update 15 |
| Click
here to download the update. |
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| 31st July 2005 |
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| Trade Justice Campaigner News |
| Click
here to download the newsletter. |
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August events
September events
| 2nd September 2005 |
| The Rajni Indian Restaurant, Chanterlands Avenue, Hull |
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| Provides Fairtrade Coffee, Sugar Sticks and Wine. |
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| 8th September 2005 |
| Thwaite Hall, Cottingham. |
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| Fairtrade City presentation to the Loten Luncheon Club |
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| 13th September 2005 |
| Hull University |
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| Welcome |
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Freshers are treated to
Fairtrade Fruit Cake . |
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| 20th September 2005 |
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Fairtrade input to the
Hull DEC
"China Day" at Howden Infants School.
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| 21st September 2005 |
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Fairtrade Coverage in Hull Daily Mail,
(Photo,
article).
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| 23rd September 2005 |
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One World Hull Birthday Party attracts 60 Fairtrade supporters.
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| Monday 26 September 2005 |
| FRIENDS MEETING HOUSE, Percy Street, Hull. |
| 7:00pm for 7:30 start |
| FAIRTRADE FORUM |
| Chocolate Tasting session sponsored by
Day Chocolate Company. |
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| 29th September 2005 |
| Triton Inn, Brantingham: |
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| Talk on Fairtrade and Chocolate tasting session. |
| Elloughton cum Brough Men's meeting: |
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October events
| 2nd October 2005: |
| Sheriff Hutton, Near York |
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| Fairtrade Churches - plotting meeting. |
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| 8th October 2005 |
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Martin Budd presents at the
Fairtrade Foundation Campaigns Day in London.
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| 8th October 2005 |
| Ilkley |
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One World Hull Fairtrade stall at the URC Yorkshire Synod.
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| 8th October 2005 |
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Probation Service in East Yorkshire promotes Fairtrade to staff
in 5 widely spaced locations. |
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| 9th October 2005 |
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BBC Radio Humberside Interview with Blair Jacobs - focus on
Ethical water but covers Fairtrade City as well.
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| 14th October 2005 |
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| IFAT Update 22 |
| Click
here to download the update. |
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| 15th October 2005 |
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Martin Budd (hull City Council) presents at the
Fairtrade Foundation Campaigns Day in Manchester.
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| 17th October 2005 |
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| First UK Citizens' Day is held in Hull |
Chocolate Freebies attract massive attention on the Wilberforce / Fairtrade stall.
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| 18th October 2005 |
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"The Good Life" agrees to trial the
Ethical water .
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| 18th October 2005 |
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Fairtrade City Leader - Chris Church - has Fairtrade Breakfast at Ainthorpe Primary School.
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| 19th October 2005 |
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Hull University Students announce their Fairtrade Society.
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| 21st October 2005 |
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Hull One World Shop runs a Fairtrade Workshop on "Sri Lanka"
at St Richards Primary School.
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| 21st October 2005: |
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Fairtrade is represented at the first event at W.I.S.E.
the Wilberforce Institute for the study of Slavery and Emancipation.
The event was a major speech by Alan Johnson,
Secretary of State for Trade and Industry.
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| Monday 24th October 2005: |
| East Yorkshire |
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| Probation service diversity week |
A large number of Fair Trade packs travel widely through East Yorkshire
to the various Probation Service offices
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| Wednesday 26 October 2005 |
| FRIENDS MEETING HOUSE, Percy Street, Hull. |
| 7:15pm for 7:30 start |
| FAIRTRADE FORUM |
In brief:
• Foundation Update
• Ethical Water / Hull Sponsored Well
• Avenues Project
• Fairtrade Churches
• Sierra Leone
• Fairtrade Fortnight
• Wilberforce 2007
• Fairtrade City Status
• Trade Justice – Mass Lobby
• QA Session
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Go bananas
Presentation and discussion focused on the Banana Trade
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| 28th October 2005 |
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| IFAT Update 23 |
| Click
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| Friday 28 October 2005 |
| St. Michael's Church Hall, Orchard Park Road |
| 7:30 pm |
| One World Week evening: PROMISES PROMISES |
Focus on Africa, specifically Ghana.
Images from Ghana by Simon and Matilda, International House.
Presentation and discussion by Isaac Acheampong.
Fairtrade Chocolate (Ghanaian Cocoa from Kuapa Kokoo)
African Drumming
A chance to question Diana Johnson, MP for Hull North on government promises on Aid, Trade and Debt cancellation.
Directions to the Venue: Approach the church hall either by following the path from Orchard Park Road round the side of the church; or from Ellerburn Road, turn right into the Orchard Park shopping centre, then walk straight ahead up the steps into the church hall.
Click --> Google Map for more detail.
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November News:
| 2nd November 2005 |
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| Trade Justice Mass Lobby - London. |
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Chris Church attended from Hull One World Shop |
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| Monday 28 November 2005 |
ONE WORLD SHOP OPEN EVENING, Waltham Street, Hull.
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| Doors Open 07:15 Until 07:45, evening finishes at 09:00. |
| Christmas Special FAIRTRADE FORUM |
| A chance to browse and to buy. |
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| Tuesday 29th November |
| At Dove House. |
| 5:30 pm |
| Hull and East Riding Inter Faith meeting. |
| Contact Jackie Lukes (j.r.lukes@hull.ac.uk) for more information. |
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December 2005
| Friday 2nd December 2005 |
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Oxfam presented their Trade Justice petition to Alan Johnson,
Secretary of State for Trade and Industry, at
The Guildhall, Hull.
Press coverage in the Hull Daily mail included a snippet:
and article
(click the photograph to expand).
And your reporter from the Fairtrade City Project got the following:
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| Saturday 10th December 2005 |
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The Fair Trade Advocacy newletter (from F.I.N.E. = FLO, IFAT, NEWS, EFTA) includes:
- Fair Trade events at the WTO Ministerial Conference in Hong Kong
- France moves towards Fair Trade accreditation
- European Union
- adopts new ‘tariff-only’ import regime for bananas…
- . . .and agrees on a sugar reform
- Fair procurement report now available
- Fair Trade Futures Conference in Chicago
- Seminar: “Responsible Purchasing - What is it and how to assess it?”
- Running for Fair Trade in Mumbai
- To be published soon…
- Fair Trade dates & events
Click the graphic to access the 220k .pdf file:
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| 21st December 2005 |
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| Labour Party International Newsletter |
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| Thursday 22nd December 2005 |
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| WTO Meeting, December 2005 |
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| Thursday 22nd December 2005 |
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| FINE Statement after the WTO Meeting, December 2005 |
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Government report:
The printed pages provided by our MP Diana Johnson have been scanned and are available viz:
4 Page report
As ever, the government statements have more waffle than substance.
The claim is that the talks were neither a success nor a failure.
Fairtrade Advocacy Office Statement:
Please find following the Fair Trade statement on the outcomes of the 6th WTO Ministerial Meeting
in Hong Kong.
The international Fair Trade movement was present in Hong Kong with dozens of Fair Trade producers,
campaigners and advocates for more trade justice.
A Fair Trade Fair, Reception, Fashion Show and a Fair Trade Symposium
attracted several hundreds of visitors and participants.
You can get some impressions of the activities in Hong Kong click
this link.
While we could not achieve a “fair” outcome of the WTO negotiations,
we did show that Fair Trade constitutes a real alternative towards more trade justice!
With best seasonal greetings.
To download the report from F.I.N.E. (FLO, IFAT, NEWS, EFTA) click
here.
Guardian Website
To read the Gruinad reports, click here.
Fairtrade City Project Opinion:
Trade Justice was always going to be a big challenge, but the collective will of the political community shows more abilty at hard bargaining than it does in compassion and justice. If you are an impoverished farmer or artisan then don't hold your breath waiting for the improvements negotiated in Hong Kong.
Question: So what in Hull do we do?
Anwer: We carry on carrying on.
We must not be defeated, take it as a setback.
Read this from Bruce Crowther, the man who started Fairtrade Towns:
Dear all,
It has been another wonderful year for Fairtrade: sales of Fairtrade products are still rising at a rate of around 40% each year making the UK now the world leader with regard to retail sales of Fairtrade products, this year's Mori Poll showed over 50% recognition of the FAIRTRADE Mark and you will know that with the launch of cotton in November there are now well over 1,000 products that carry the FAIRTRADE Mark and again this figure is rapidly rising.
We now have 149 Fairtrade Towns, Cities, Villages, Islands, Boroughs, Counties and Zones in the UK with Fairtrade Towns now also in Belgium and the Republic of Ireland. A similar initiative based on our model is running in Vancouver, Canada and hopefully an initiative will start up in the USA in 2006.
Finally, the most important fact for me, and I'm sure for you also is that Fairtrade is presently benefiting the lives of 5 million farmers, workers and their families in 58 countries across the world. This is in part due to you!
I have always said that our activists and volunteers are the heart and backbone of the Fairtrade movement.
Through Fairtrade you are really making a difference and I want to both thank you and wish you all a:
MERRY CHRISTMAS and another very fulfilling
HAPPY AND SUCCESSFUL NEW YEAR!
Bruce Crowther
Fairtrade Towns Coordinator
The Fairtrade Foundation
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