Fairtrade Fortnight Events in Bradford District
Bradford Cathedral
Join the Bradford Cathedral Big Brew! on Sunday 27th February 2022, from 11:30am, or by sending a #VirtualBigBrew selfie
Bring in your own cakes, buns or biscuits for the Big Brew! – a list of recipes, guidance and where to get Fairtrade ingredients, can be found on the Bradford Cathedral website.
Alongside the food and drink there will also be quizzes and competitions, and a presentation all about the work of Traidcraft Exchange, a charity that works to promote justice and fairness in trade. All the money raised at the Bradford Cathedral Big Brew! will go towards Traidcraft Exchange’s work.
The Cathedral’s ‘Traidcraft stall’ will also be returning. There you’ll be able to buy many of your favourite Fairtrade products, and you’ll even be able to place an order for Fairtrade Easter eggs.
Those who would like to come along to the Big Brew! in person will be able to join in from around 11:30am on Sunday 27th February, following that morning’s service.
There will also be the opportunity to get involved even if you can’t physically get into the Cathedral. If you’re at home, you can also support the event by making yourself a Fairtrade drink and buying or making some Fairtrade treats, and sharing a #VirtualBigBrew selfie with the Cathedral. Full details of how to get involved can be found on the Bradford Cathedral website, including how to join the online service that is streamed before the Big Brew.
BRADFORD DISTRICT FAIRTRADE COMMUNITIES
Bradford, Baildon, Burley, Haworth, Ilkley, Keighley, Shipley
A special feature in Bradford will be the Lord Mayor showing the Fairtrade flag and City Hall being lit up in Fairtrade colours to brighten City Park at night. The district’s seven Fairtrade Villages and Towns organise a variety of events throughout the year to promote Fairtrade, and collaborate with schools, places of worship, organisations and businesses whenever possible.
ACTIVITIES
Mon. 21 Feb – Sat. 5 March in Baildon Library
Fairtrade display with information available.
21 Feb University of Bradford in Student Central
Student members distribute information about Fairtrade Fortnight
22 – 27 Feb in Northgate Co-op, Baildon
Display of Fairtrade goods available in Co-op stores with arrangement of Fairtrade flowers by Emma’s Florist, Baildon
24 – 25 Feb in Northgate Co-op, Baildon
Baildon Fairtrade Group members staffing information desk with focus on Fairtrade and Climate Crisis. Thurs. 24 12 – 3pm Friday 12 – 5pm
26 Feb – Christchurch, The Grove, Ilkley
10am – 12 noon. Fairtrade coffee morning and Fairtrade stall.
26 Feb Baildon Farmer’s Market
Stall selling Traidcraft Fairtrade products with information distribution by members of Baildon Fairtrade Group
4 March – St John’s Church, Ben Rhydding
9 – 11am Fairtrade coffee morning with Traidcraft stall
1 – 5 March in Northgate Co-op, Baildon
Display of Fairtrade products available in Co-op stores with arrangement of Fairtrade flowers by Secret Garden Florist, Baildon
3 March 5pm Upstairs at Pennybank House, Haworth
Join Haworth Fairtrade Group watching Sandy Docherty. Free and open to all
on a first come basis. Please email: upstairsatpennybank@gmail.com
Baildon
A special feature in Northgate Co-op this year will be an arrangement of Fairtrade Flowers as the Fairtrade Foundation is asking supporters to encourage local independent florists to use Fairtrade Flowers. We are delighted that Baildon’s two florists, Emma’s and Secret Garden will each create an arrangement (one for each week), including flowers donated by the Co-op and with publicity for their shop.
At the Farmer’s Market on Saturday 26th Feb there will be a Fairtrade Stall organised and staffed by Sean Hayes and friends from Baildon Methodist Church. The stall will sell Traidcraft Fairtrade products as well as providing information on Fairtrade and the Climate Crisis.
See events list above for details of Baildon events
