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Fairtrade Fortnight 27th February - 11th March 2012
Events

This event list will be updated as events are arranged.

Fairtrade - Cyclists Touring Club West Sussex bike rides.

Bike rides suitable for beginners are being arranged from Horsham, Chichester and Worthing to promote Fairtrade and cycling throughout West Sussex on March 3rd 2012.

These introductory bike rides are suitable for cyclists of all abilities and will be lead by experienced CTC event leaders, who will ensure the rides are enjoyed by all. 

Horsham 

Start/End:  Esquires Coffee House. The Forum, Horsham,
RH12 1PQ, West Sussex.

Meet at 10:45 for an 11am start 3rd March.

Return at 12:30 for refreshments at Esquires.

(Please note that under 16 year olds should be accompanied by a responsible adult.)

 

Contacts.

Horsham and Crawley CTC, Barbara Nicol  (barbara@horshamandcrawleyctc.org.uk  tel 07710141374) www.horshamandcrawleyctc.org.uk

Fairtrade Horsham, John Cooper (TallJohnCooper@Hotmail.com tel 07715 750 274) www.fairtradehorsham.org.uk 

Chichester 

Grand Fairtrade Cycle Ride
Start:  Westgate Leisure Centre, Chichester, Wes
t Sussex.

Start at 1pm 3rd March.

Refreshments at Bosham Co-op,
Return to Christ Church South Street Chichester at 4pm.

(Please note that under 16 year olds should be accompanied by a responsible adult.)

 Contact Fairtrade Chichester 01243 532910 Lizcamplinguk@hotmail.com

Burgess Hill. 

Cycle Ride details to be published.
 Sussex Nomads are expected to lead the ride.

Worthing. 

Cycle Ride details to be published.
Quest Adventure Bike Shop from Worthing will be involved on 3rd March Fairtrade Cycle ride.


TAKE A STEP FOR FAIRTRADE at the BURGESS HILL FAIRTRADE FESTIVAL - FRIDAY 2ND MARCH 2011 TO SUNDAY11th MARCH 2012Stuck for Christmas presents?.................. Well Festival tickets are on sale now at www.burgesshillfreedomfestival.com Opening with IONA supported by JULIE HALL on Friday 2nd March the 4th Annual Burgess Hill Fairtrade Festival promises to be an amazing 10 day event. It runs from Friday 2nd March 2012 to Sunday 11th March 2012 and in addition to IONA includes folk legends MARTIN CARTHY & DAVE SWARBRICK on Friday 9th March. This heroic duo will be joined by 2011 BBC 2 Horizon Award winner EWAN McLENNAN. Between these two events we will be holding Burgess Hill's first ever DAY OF DANCE on Saturday 3rd March with Morris sides, street dance and latin american and then in the evening KATE'S KITCHEN BAND will be serving up their incredible ceilidh, wonderfully led by caller Whispering Dave. There are loads of other great activities including a performance of Handel's Messiah, classical music, and jazz at our first ever Fairtrade Restaurant experience. So do check out our website for details and start booking for this Festival.

3rd March Fairtrade Breakfast, 9:30 to 11:30,
St John's Catholic Church, Horsham. 

 

The Fairtrade events have helped to increase the use of Fairtrade products in Horsham.  Every increase in adoption of Fairtrade products reduces the poverty and increases well being of third world producers.

Fairtrade has a positive influence on the whole world.

Increase in the use of Fairtrade.

2005
2009
6 cafes in Horsham offered some Fairtrade drinks
17 cafes offer some Fairtrade drinks in Horsham
9 shops stocked some Fairtrade in Horsham
20 shops stock some Fairtrade in Horsham
There were no Fairtrade churches in Horsham
There are 19 Fairtrade certificated Churches in Horsham
There were 834 Fairtrade products available nationally
There are over 3,000 Fairtrade products available nationally
UK sales of Fairtrade were £194 million pa
UK sales of Fairtrade are £880 million pa
4.5 million farmers benefited world wide
7 million farmers benefit worldwide

Fairtrade Christmas Market 8th December 2012.

St. John's RC Church Hall, Horsham.
10am to 4pm.
This is the best place to buy ethical Christmas presents.  Presents which support communities throughout the world. 

 
  
 
 

Buying goods with the Fairtrade mark ensures Third World producers get a fair price for their products.

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