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Fairtrade at the University of BradfordThis year, Fairtrade Fortnight takes place between 23 February and 8 March. University of Bradford students will show their continued commitment to Fairtrade by organising a series of events designed to promote and raise awareness about Fairtrade issues, all are welcome to attend.
Go Bananas for Fairtrade
Look out for people giving away free Fairtrade bananas in the Atrium and sample Fairtrade drinks alternatives.
Visit the Fairtrade 2009 website for further information regarding what's goin on around the country.
If you have a query or suggestion about Fairtrade at the University of Bradford you can contact the Food and Drink Task Group who are working hard to ensure that the University offers a wide range of Fairtrade items.
The activities during Fairtrade Fortnight offer the opportunity to find out more about Fairtrade and to question and discuss both the concept and the trademark.
Visit the Fairtrade website: http://www.fairtrade.org.uk/ (external site, will open in a new window)
With the exception of the event on 29th February you do not need to book to attend these events - just turn up!
Wednesday 27 February, 5.30pm - 7:30pm, E59 Richmond Building
What is the difference between Fairtrade and Trade Justice? How do the two interact? What are the economics behind Fairtrade?
Debate with:
Fair trade tea, coffee and cakes to be served at the Treehouse Café after the debate
Thursday 28 February, 5pm - 7pm, E59 Richmond Building
Film documentary by Marc Thomas on the economic, health and environmental havoc caused throughout the world by the Coca Cola company, with discussion chaired by Bradford University ethics and environment officer Jen Fox
Thursday 28 February, Treehouse Cafe
Celebrate all things chocolatey with molé, cakes and treats. The chocolate theme will be continued in the evening for Treehouse's regular ACOUSTIC OPEN SPACE (6-10pm), all musicians, poets and performers welcome!
Friday 29 February, 1.30pm – 4.30pm, Norcroft Conference Centre
Drama group and discussion, Fairtrade stalls.
The Ugly Tree and greenhouse Northwest present a one act play written by
Robin Graham and Directed by Tony Banks. Discussion after the play will
focus on how Fairtrade can make a difference. Peter is sixteen. He has not
been living at home for some time. His parents have given him up for dead.
But this weekend
Peter returns, looking to be part of the family once again.
"Really powerful" Adam Askew, Oxfam
"A startling, very ununsal story" Kevin Dyer, Action Transport
Theatre Coy
To book please contact Katherine Wyatt on 236286 or k.j.wyatt@bradford.ac.uk
Saturday 1 March, 11am – 12.30pm, Treehouse Cafe
With the Commonwealth Storytellers, followed by crafts with a Fairtrade theme. Café open for drinks, cakes and light lunch.
Monday and Tuesday March 3rd and 4th at 6pm (Steve Biko Boardroom, Communal Building) and Wednesday March 5th at 2pm (J19, Richmond Building)
Event flyer (PDF, will open in a new window)
A meeting with Anan from Olive Co-operative
J19 Richmond
Event flyer (PDF,
will open in a new window)
Wednesday 5 March, Treehouse Cafe
Come and sample the variety and versatility of nuts in main courses, salads and puddings. Fairtrade nut tasting.
Richmond Building
Heaton Mount
Seasons
School of Management
Treehouse Cafe
They say it takes 21 days to make an action become a habit . . . . well, we think you can do it in just 14 days.
So here’s a handy Fairtrade Fortnight Calendar, which
will help you make Fairtrade your habit. Each date has an activity you
should try to do that day and do
it regularly from then on, so by the end of Fortnight, you will have a
Fairtrade lifestyle. Easy!
Make Fairtrade your habit during Fairtrade Fortnight 2007 |
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| Monday 26th February 2007 | Start the day with a cup of Fairtrade coffee |
| Tuesday 27th February 2007 | Buy some Fairtrade flowers for a loved one – why not make this a weekly habit |
| Wednesday 28th February 2007 | Get some exercise – have a kickabout with a Fairtrade football |
| Thursday 1st March 2007 | Snack on Fairtrade flapjacks, biscuits, dried fruit, chocolate or cereal bars |
| Friday 2nd March 2007 | Dress-down Friday at work? Why not put on a Fairtrade certified cotton t-shirt and impress everyone with your clothes with a conscience? |
| Saturday 3rd March 2007 | Hold a dinner party for friends, using as many Fairtrade ingredients as possible. |
| Sunday 4th March 2007 | Half way there! Time to start getting others to start a Fairtrade habit… Tell a friend about Fairtrade… |
| Monday 5th March 2007 | Making tea for your colleagues or friends? Make it Fairtrade… |
| Tuesday 6th March 2007 | Make your bed with Fairtrade certified cotton sheets – check the website for where to buy them |
| Wednesday 7th March 2007 | Been to the gym? Recover your energy with a Fairtrade banana |
| Thursday 8th March 2007 | Its almost the end of the week…relax with a Fairtrade beer, cocktail or fruit juice |
| Friday 9th March 2007 | Fancy a curry tonight? Make sure you use Fairtrade rice and as many Fairtrade ingredients as you can |
| Saturday 10th March 2007 | Order some Fairtrade Fortnight postcards and write to an old friend – pass on the Fairtrade message… |
| Sunday 11th March 2007 | End the day with a glass of Fairtrade wine, or a cup of Fairtrade
Hot Chocolate – go on, you deserve it |
“I’ve made Fairtrade my habit!” |
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