Fair Trade Exhibition and Conference, 6 & 7 June
University of Wales, Caerleon Campus, Newport
Free entry to exhibition
Find everything from coffee to cotton bags at Wales's biggest Fair Trade Exhibition and Trade Fair. Suppliers, importers, wholesalers and shops selling Fair Trade products will be exhibiting on Friday 6 and Saturday 7 June at the Carleon Campus of the University of Wales, Newport.
So if you are interested in finding ethical products for your business – you can browse the massive range of goods on offer and find out about where they come from and who made them. The fair will host over 40 exhibitors. Friday is aimed at businesses, entry is free and the event runs between 10am and 4pm. There is plenty of parking available on site. For further information call Kate Meakin at BAFTS on 07882 680113.
A conference for Fair Trade supporters takes place on Saturday 7 June at the same venue. The event is open to anyone whether they are just interested or a long standing campaigner. Hear from Fair Trade producers about their experiences and learn more about Fair and Local, Fair Trade and climate change or Ethical Fashion. Tickets cost £10 and include entry to the retail Fair Trade exhibition. To book a place email rothomas@oxfam.org.uk or phone 08700 109007.
Fair 4 All Promotes Fair Trade Fashion.
June will be an exciting month for people wanting to add new Fair Trade fashions to their Summer Wardrobe. Fair 4 All, Warrington‘s one stop Fair Trade shop on Warrington Market, will be promoting a series of Fair Trade Fashion events, so why not go along to one of them, enjoy seeing the clothes with the chance to try them on before you buy/order. There will also be Fair Trade handbag and jewellery to buy at each event. Times and prices of admission vary according to venue and all include refreshments.
11th June – 8pm. ‘Fashion Evening’ Lymm Baptist Church, Higher Lane, Lymm.
Price to be announced. Contact Nicky Spurling : 01925 600316.
12th June - 7.30pm. ‘Clothes Party’ Padgate Methodist Church, Padgate lane. Padgate.
Admission £3.50. Contact Jane Rhodes: 01925 822557.
16th June – 7pm. ‘Fashion Show’ Thomas Risley URC. Glover Road, Birchwood.
Admission £2.50. Contact Felicity Ford: 01925 811169.
19th June – 7.30pm. ‘Fashion Show’ Warrington Methodist, Bold Street, Warr.
Admission £3.00. Contact Karina Cuthbert: 01925 243668.
20th June – 7.30pm. ‘Clothes Party’ Stockton Heath Methodist, Walton Road, S. Heath.
Admission £5.00. Contact Ann Eggbro: 01925 268166.
Fair 4 All Tel: 01925 415121
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