News. . . .
January 27th, 2012
Newcastle Emlyn Fairtrade Group formed
There are many retail businesses, cafés and community groups in Newcastle Emlyn supporting or selling Fairtrade products so, recognising this, a group of local people met in November 2011 and agreed to start the process of becoming a Fairtrade Town. If successful Newcastle Emlyn will join some 47 other towns in Wales who have become Fairtrade Towns, two of which are in Carmarthenshire; Ammanford (first Fairtrade Town in Wales) and Carmarthen.
Fairtrade is about better prices, decent working conditions, local sustainability, and fair terms of trade for farmers and workers in the developing world. Here is a great video that explains about why we should become a Fairtrade Town and what we have to do to achieve Fairtrade Town status, please take a look and be inspired!
Our very own Ysgol Gyfun Emlyn is featured in the film, did you see the ‘Art Attack’ in the school playground?
We have a small group of committed people, drawn from the local community who are coordinating the Fairtrade Town campaign. These include the Town Council, schools, faith groups, community and youth groups, local businesses and individuals. We are always looking for new people to get involved with this exciting campaign. It is a great opportunity for all sections of the community of Newcastle Emlyn to work together so if you are interested in Fairtrade or belong to a community group, business or workplace who is not represented in our forum, please get in touch.
Contact: Jill Sutton 01239 712835 (BagAge Fair Trade)
or
01559 37156
Email: jill.sutton@btinternet.com
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