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Ludlow was awarded Fairtrade Town status in November 2003.
Fairtrade is one way of fighting poverty and the unjust trading system which poor communities in the developing world find themselves up against.

Please support Fairtrade in Ludlow and help farmers and communities in developing countries work and live sustainably.

For more information see http://www.fairtrade.org.uk and http://www.traidcraft.co.uk

OUR AIMS

Fairtrade helps farmers and producers to get engaged in trade and gain their fair share of the benefits.
By paying farmers and producers a fair price, by making long term commitments to them and by paying a premium to invest in sustainable development e.g. water supplies and health projects, Fairtrade ensures that the products we consume have been produced without exploitation.

OUR ACTIVITIES

The Group promotes Fairtrade in Ludlow in independent shops, supermarkets, cafes, schools, churches and local businesses and charities.

Regular events are held such as

a monthly Fairtrade stall at one (2nd Thursdays) of the Local to Ludlow Farmers' Markets
a permanent Traidcraft outlet at Ludlow Conference Centre, Lower Galdeford open 9-5 Mondays to Fridays
a permanent Traidcraft stall at Wesleys Cafe in Broad Street Methodist Church (a Churches Together Around Ludlow venture)
a permanent Traidcraft stall in St Laurence's Church Shop.

During Fairtrade Fortnight annually in February/March, activities and displays are organised in order to further encourage the purchase of Fairtrade products.

The Group also focuses attention on wider issues of unfair international trade, joining with national campaigns. These campaigns work to change the rules that govern world trade in favour of and not against poor people in the developing world.

HOW YOU CAN HELP

The Group needs volunteers to man stalls and encourage the expansion of Fairtrade in existing locations as well as promote further Fairtrade outlets in Ludlow and its hinterland.

The working group would also welcome new members and new ideas.

GET IN TOUCH

To contact us, please click here.

FAIRTRADE UK WEBSITE - www.fairtrade.org.uk

TRAIDCRAFT WEBSITE - www.traidcraft.org.uk

FAIRTRADE HAPPENINGS - AUTUMN 2010

New autumn catalogue
Traidcraft's newly launched autumn catalogue is full of fair trade, recyled and organic products to suit all ethically conscious consumers. Pick up a free copy at

the Fair Trade Shop in Ludlow Conference Centre which is open Monday to Friday 9-5pm
Wesleys Cafe in Broad Street
St Laurence's Church shop
Ludlow Fairtrade Town stall (second Thursday of the month) at the Local Produce Market

Traidcraft Fair Trade Christmas Fair
Saturday 20th November from 10- 4 at Ludlow Conference Centre, Lower Galdeford

Pick up your copy of the recent publication of Ludlow Fairtrade Town Guide from the Library, Tourist Information Centre and Ludlow Conference Centre or download it HERE.
There are lots of cafes and shops in Ludlow stocking Fairtrade products. Your purchases can make a big difference to producers in developing countries.

Liz Taylor is a member of the Traidcraft Speaker Network and is available to give talks to community and church groups in a radius of 15- 20 miles of Ludlow.
There is no charge for these talks but travelling expenses (petrol costs) are requested for groups some distance out of Ludlow, and a donation to the work of Traidcraft Exchange (the rade Development Charity operated by Traidcraft) would be welcome.

An illustrated, informative talk on fair trade in general and the role of Traidcraft in particular.
An illustrated, entertaining talk on a recent Traidcraft Meet the People Tour to Vietnam, giving insights into fair trade producer groups and how these are supported.

Further information from Liz Taylor 01584 831149 or Liz Taylor

Ludlow Fairtrade Directory

The updated Fairtrade directory has been released. Download your copy from the link below
2009 Fairtrade directory