Celebrate Fairtrade Fortnight 2010 in Swansea with Swansea Fair Trade Forum.
Mon 22nd February: Oxfam Coffee Morning
Call in to the Oxfam shop on Union Street, Swansea between 10am and 1pm for a cup of fair trade tea or coffee and combine it with a bit of ethical shopping. For more information, call 01792 654287.
Mon 22nd to Fri 26th February: Fair Trade Dessert Specials
Each day this week, Red Café in Mumbles will be offering a different homemade dessert using fair trade ingredients. The Red Café will be open from 10am to 3pm daily. For more details, call 01792 362122.
Wed 24th February: Fair Trade Talk and Stall
Find out more about fair trade and Traidcraft at Oystermouth Library, Mumbles from 10.30am to 3.30pm.
Sat 27th February: Swansea Bay Big Fairtrade Lunch
Join the fair trade forums of Swansea and Neath Port Talbot for a two-course lunch at the Towers Hotel, Jersey Marine with local, seasonal and fair trade ingredients. This special event starts at 12.30pm and includes a talk from a visiting Fairtrade coffee producer. There will also be a range of stalls, displays and free samples. Tickets for the event are just £5 adult, £2.50 child (subsidised). Please book by February 12th by calling Jenny Edwards at The Environment Centre on 01792 480200.
Sat 27th February: Fairtrade Tea Dance
A free, fun event to celebrate and raise awareness of this year’s Fairtrade Fortnight campaign. 6–8pm at the Linden Christian Centre, West Cross, Swansea. Contact Liz Hinds for details on 01792 403777.
Tue 2nd March: Fair Trade Talk and Stall
Find out more about fair trade and Traidcraft at Townhill Library in the Phoenix Centre from 2pm to 4pm.
Wed 3rd March: Big Brew Coffee Morning
Drop in for a fair trade cuppa and browse the Fairtrade stall from 10am to noon at Sketty Methodist Church, Dillwyn Road. Please note that there will be a short worship service from 10.40am to 11am.
Thursday 4th March: Common Language Night
Whatever languages you speak, come and teach or learn from others at the Oxfam Books and Music Shop, Castle Street, Swansea. Learn to say “fair trade” in 20 languages! Starts 7pm and admission free.
Fri 5th March: Fair Trade and Up-Cycled Fashion Show
A fabulous evening of fashion at the National Waterfront Museum in Swansea, showcasing beautiful fair trade, ethical and up-cycled garments. The Museum opens at 6.30pm for a 7pm start. After the show a selection of clothing and accessories will be available to browse and buy. Entry £5 (£4 concessions) but places are limited so please book in advance by calling Jenny Edwards on 01792 480200.
Sat 6th Mar: Fair Trade Chocolate Story
Free children’s activities at the Central Library, Swansea, from 12.30pm, including a Charlie and Lola story about fair trade.
Sun 7th March: Fair Trade Walk
Join members of the Swansea Fair Trade Forum for a walk along the seafront to Red Café in Mumbles. After lunch, why not pop up to the More Green Community Allotment (next to Oystermouth Castle) to do some digging, weeding or relaxing. Meet at the Oxfam Books and Music Shop in Castle Street, Swansea at 11am to start the walk at 11.30am. For further details call Phil Broadhurst on 01269 596933.
Find out more at www.fairtradeswansea.org.uk
