At the Cow and Calf rocks

Bradford Fairtrade Zone members from Fairtrade Baildon and Fairtrade Ilkley lead a very enjoyable, sunny walk on 2nd August, on leg 5 of the Bradford District Fair Trade Way as part of the City of Culture’s “Bradford on Foot” programme.

After setting out from Burley-in-Wharfedale, the walkers arrived in Ilkley to enjoy the party atmosphere as the town’s extensive Yorkshire Day celebrations continued.

Journey’s end in Ilkley by the new sphagnum moss fountain.

Hull Fairtrade Partnership has continued to mark Hull’s 20th year of maintaining Fairtrade City status with the unveiling of a redesigned flower bed in the city centre.

The vibrant Fairtrade mark is now on display on the corner of Ferensway and Freetown Way, on the same day that Hull City Council reaffirmed its commitment to the movement.

Throughout 2025, in addition to the regular Fairtrade campaigns and events to promote the ethos of social justice that fair, ethical and sustainable trade brings, Hull Fairtrade Partnership, of which Hull City Council is an important consumer, opinion leader and key member, is linking with other initiatives to mark the milestone.

This include Great Big Green Week, a celebration of community-led action on climate change, in which the message that there is no climate justice without trade justice was reinforced.

Maintaining this momentum over two decades is a cause for celebration for Hull Fairtrade Partnership and this is the first time the city centre flowerbeds have been used to promote this.

The Fairtrade Partnership members together with members of the Hull City Council grounds team responsible for installing the display

Do come and join us for…

The Fairtrade Yorkshire Annual Conference on Saturday 5th July 2025

Christchurch, The Grove, Ilkley LS29 9LW

(Just a couple of minutes walk from the Station and from the main car park)

12 noon until 3pm

Free of charge but please book using the link below

Free tea, coffee and biscuits

Chance to browse an extensive stall of Fair Trade goods

·       Come hear Matt Oliver from Fair Trade importer and online retailer, True Origin. Matt is also the custodian of Fair Trade sports ball brand, Bala Sports.

·       Presentations from two schools

·       Sharon Clay from Fairtrade Hull will speak about their year of events

·       Chance to chat with other Fair Trade supporters about achievements, challenges and plans

Do come and join us. All Fair Trade supporters are welcome.

Book here:

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Fair Trade supporters celebrated World Fair Trade Day on 10th May by walking the Fair Trade Way.

In Thornton village

World Fair Trade Day shines a spotlight on the transformative power of the Fair Trade business model and its positive impact on people’s lives and communities.

The walk began in the village of Thornton in Bradford Fairtrade Zone and concluded at Bradford City Hall, where supporters were met by the Lord Mayor of Bradford.

Do check out the Fair Trade Way tab (above) to view guides to some of the Fair Trade Ways in the Bradford area.

At Bradford City Hall with the Lord Mayor

Celebrating its 20th birthday as a Fairtrade City, roads leading into Hull will be marked with a Fairtrade sign.

Priory Way, Hessle Road, Boothferry Road, Anlaby Road, Priory Road, Bricknell Avenue, Endike Lane, Raich Carter Way, Wawne Road and Ganstead Lane are the chosen locations for the signs.

Hull City councillor Julia Conner states that “Hull has shown ongoing support for fairtrade for 20 years, challenging unfair trade practices and making a stand for decent workers’ rights, safer working conditions and fairer pay for farmers and workers globally.”

We have known for some time that all roads lead to Hull but now they will be marked with a Fairtrade sign.

Mark Dawson of Fairtrade Yorkshire commented “the signs are a visible symbol of the commitment of the City of Hull to fairness and justice for those who produce the goods that we all enjoy.”

Fairtrade Settle is celebrating the putting up of two Fairtrade Town signs in prominent places: on Skipton Road and close to the Football Ground.

Fairtrade Community signs erected in Settle. Photo by Tim Smith. 

The variety of Fair Trade goods available in the town has been greatly increased by the establishment of a regular Fair Trade stall. This is held on the last Wednesday of every month at St John’s Methodist Church. Melanie, Chair of Fairtrade Settle describes the new sale as “a great initiative.”

Mark Dawson, of Fairtrade Yorkshire comments “Fairtrade Settle is Yorkshire’s newest Fairtrade Town and it’s great to see them hit the ground running,”

There’s certainly no settling down. Fairtrade Settle are on the up.

Fairtrade Footballs from Bala Sport are back

There’s a choice of three balls to choose from and two are available in sizes 4 and 5. The Club Match Football, only available in size 5, is £29.95. The Team ball costs £21.95, and the Play Training ball is £16.95. A 15% premium has been paid on every ball to the producers Bola Goma based in Sialkot, Pakistan, but as yet the balls are not certified Fairtrade. The aim is to certify future production once enough profit has been raised from the first batch of sales. Let’s help Bala Sport realise this!

Skipton Fairtrade will be giving two of the footballs as prizes in this year’s Fairtrade competition for schools and a Club Match ball to Skipton Ladies Football team to use in a friendly match at a special event in the summer

Buy online  https://balasport.uk/

Throughout 2025 Hull will be marking it’s 20th year as a Fairtrade City. In 2025, in addition to our regular campaigns and events held to promote the Fairtrade message and ethos of social justice that fair, ethical and sustainable trade brings, there will be a couple of new initiatives to mark this 20 year milestone. To start the celebrations, for the first time, Hull will have Fairtrade City signs at a number of the boundary signs as people enter the city, and in the summer, one of the main city centre flower beds will designed as the Fairtrade logo.

Hull Fairtrade Partnership is looking forward getting out and about in the year ahead, and showing that, as our Fairtrade City banner says “ Hull has always had time to stand up for social justice”. For further information contact Sharon.clay@hullcc.gov.uk

Namaste, a BAFTS member (British Association of Fairtrade Shops and suppliers) based in Skipton has a spectacular range of seasonal gifts – from stocking fillers and tree decorations to clothing and home furnishing. We love them!

See the full range of over 3,000 fairly traded, recycled, sustainable and eco friendly products at   https://www.namaste-uk.com and shop as an individual customer and get free postage on orders over £50 or set up a wholesale account with no minimum order.

Fairer World shop in York

84 Gillygate
York
YO31 7EQ

York’s renowned dedicated Fair Trade shop, stocking a wide range of gifts, crafts, food and beverages. The ideal place to buy gifts for a loved one or pick up stocking fillers.

Open Monday to Saturday 11.00am to 5.00pm.

Between now and Christmas the Fairer World shop will also be opening on Sundays, 11.00am to 4.00pm.

New products include: socks, earrings, silver jewellery, Palestinian olive wood crafts, soap and candle pots, single everyday and handmade cards, Christmas cards, Advent calendars, Christmas / year round wrap, plus seasonal food favourites: Zaytoun caramelised, chilli and smoked almonds from Palestine, chocolate from Divine, chocolate truffles from Cocoa Loco and a range of beer breads from South Africa.

Palestinian ceramics from Hebron make for the ideal Christmas gifts

The Fair Trade shop in Harrogate

It’s a bijou shop in the heart of town in St Peter’s Church Porch, Cambridge Street HG1 1RW but at this time of year it extends and has a dedicated Christmas shop. The shop has a range of jewellery, stylish and contemporary accessories, cards, brightly coloured wooden toys made in Sri Lanka from sustainably sourced rubber wood as well as a large collection of Christmas decorations. Some items in the shop have been imported by Namaste. Staffed by friendly volunteers and open from 10am to 4pm every day of the week it’s a treasure trove if you’re looking for a present at any time of year.

Whitakers chocolates

A Skipton based family business sine 1889, have added some new festive lines to their Christmas collection – milk chocolate Merry Christmas bar, Festive Spice Honeycomb crisps and Dark Gingerbread crisps boxes. Look at their full range, Fairtrade, gluten free and vegan  https://www.whitakerschocolates.com  Free deliveries on all orders over £50.