Fairtrade Fortnight 2009 in Portsmouth

Fairtrade Fortnight in Portsmouth

Two billion people – a third of humanity – still survive on less than $2 a day. Unfair trade rules keep them in poverty, but they face the global challenges of food shortages and climate change too. Fairtrade is a people’s movement for change that aims to tip the balance of trade in favour of poor producers. We all need Fairtrade more than ever and we all have the power to create positive change for people and planet.

 

Events in Portsmouth

 

We have a stall every day in the Cascades Shopping Centre

 

FAIRTRADE WINE-TASTING EVENING

on Wednesday, 4th March 2009 7.30pm to 9.30pm

 

at the University of Portsmouth’s brand new Dennis Sciama Building, Burnaby Road, Portsmouth PO1 3FX

 

Stalls, Speaker: Greg Valerio of CRED on Fairtrade and ethical jewellery, complimentary mini-buffet, display of miki Fairtrade fashion

 

Tickets £4.00 in advance, £5.00 on the door

 

Available at Tourist Information Centres, Portsmouth Central Library, any University Catering outlet, or contact us as below.

 

GREAT BANANA EATING RECORD ATTEMPT.

The idea is a new world record will be set for simultaneous Fairtrade banana eating over a 24 hour period – each participant eating one banana.

All over the world, producer groups, Fairtrade colleagues and supporters will be taking part. We’ll be in Guildhall Square from 12.00 to 3.00 pm on Friday 6th March but you can take part any time until noon on Saturday 7th www.fairtrade.org.uk/gobananas.

 

BONITO – UGLY BANANAS

Come and see this hard hitting film about the international banana trade. Friday 6th March 6.00 pm Number 3 Cinema, Third Floor Arts Centre, Portsmouth Library.

 

But think about what you can do too. Why not organise a Fairtrade coffee morning or tea party, or maybe put up some posters – free from the Fairtrade Foundation 020 7440 7676. www.fairtrade.org.uk/resources

 

If you’d like to talk over ideas or arrange a speaker or film, get in touch with the Portsmouth Fairtrade Forum: website: www.portsmouthfairtrade.org.uk or contact Sue James sue.james@yahoo.com phone:02392250267.Fairtrade Fortnight banner 2009FTF 09 banner