Show your support for Fairtrade Fortnight

The Bury Fairtrade group is gearing up for another Fairtrade Fortnight, which this year runs from 26 February till 11 March.

The group's new chair, Rachael Kennedy of the eco salon Gronn in Bury, and vice-chair Laura Chepner, of Lolo's vegan restaurant in Ramsbottom, are expanding the group's horizons and are looking to raise awareness about how and where to buy ethical products.

Rachael said: “We are seeing more and more people looking to buy ethically sourced products and Fairtrade is a big part of that. Most people are aware of Fairtrade tea, coffee and chocolate but there is a growing number of products to look out for such as flowers and wine and even jewellery. What people might not realise is that by choosing just a few Fairtrade options while shopping helps to improve the living conditions of those producers.”

This year’s Fairtrade Fortnight event includes even greater support from local faith communities, including a stall at Khizra Mosque's open day on 18 February, services at Bury Unitarian Church on 4 March and Brandlesholme Methodists on 18 March.

Chocolate lovers will be able to sample ethical chocolate from Divine and the Coop at the Mill Gate Centre on 28 February and the group also hope to add a Fairtrade element to the Ramsbottom Chocolate Festival in March.

So if you are a business already selling Fairtrade products or just want to find out more about Fairtrade products across the borough then see Facebook or twitter on @Buryfairtrade

Bury Council will once again demonstrate its commitment to the borough's Fairtrade status by promoting this year’s Fairtrade Fortnight theme ‘Come in to Fairtrade' across council premises.

Councillor Rishi Shori, leader of the council, said: “Fairtrade Fortnight is an excellent way for Bury residents to show their support for the principles of fair trade, ensuring that growers, suppliers and businesses across Britain and the world receive a fair deal.”

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Press release issued: 21 February 2018.

Picture: Laura Chepner and Rachael Kennedy of Bury Fairtrade Group.