Baildon Fairtrade
A group of local Fairtrade supporters staffed a stall in Baildon Northgate Co-op on Friday 1st March. The Co-op staff had set out a display of Fairtrade goods on sale which was decorated with information sheets, coasters and bunting. Shoppers engaged in conversations about Fairtrade and 65 petitions cards were signed calling on the Government to make sure our trade with developing countries puts poverty reduction first, delivering living incomes for all. A group of pupils from Baildon Church of England Primary School joined in staffing the stall where they enjoyed discussing Fairtrade with shoppers.
During the week three Baildon primary schools held an assembly on different aspects of Fairtrade. Baildon Church of England, Hoyle Court and Glenaire primary schools are now working towards Fairtrade status which means that they will undertake to serve Fairtrade where possible and also to learn about Fairtrade in some of their lessons. Baildon Church of England and Glenaire schools ran cake stalls, raising money towards the Fairtrade Foundation. Sessions on cocoa farming were also run for the local Beavers and Rainbows packs and a youth group.
Baildon Fairtrade Group ran a competition on Facebook sponsored by Baildon Co-op. People were asked to like and share the Facebook page for a £50 voucher to be spent at the Co-op. This competition hugely increased the number of Likes and Shares at a time when all Fairtrade groups are being urged to reach a wider public through social media.
Bradford Cathedral has had Fairtrade status for over 10 years and on Sunday March 3rd, held its fourth annual Fairtrade Breakfast, raising money towards the work of Traidcraft Exchange. A great time of fellowship, looked after by a super team, Fairtrade foods enjoyed and lots of cards signed petitioning the government to keep poverty reduction at the forefront of trade negotiations.
