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    This three sentence summary provides the key details about the document: The document discusses Fairtrade Fortnight, an annual campaign held in February and March that aims to raise awareness about fair trade and support farmers and workers in developing countries. It notes that many food producers live in poverty and Fairtrade guarantees farmers and workers receive fair wages. The Central England Co-operative is strongly supportive of Fairtrade and uses events during Fairtrade Fortnight to educate communities about choosing Fairtrade products and support producers overseas.

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    Fairtrade article published for Nene Valley Living magazine's UpFront section.

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    This three sentence summary provides the key details about the document: The document discusses Fairtrade Fortnight, an annual campaign held in February and March that aims to raise awareness about fair trade and support farmers and workers in developing countries. It notes that many food producers live in poverty and Fairtrade guarantees farmers and workers receive fair wages. The Central England Co-operative is strongly supportive of Fairtrade and uses events during Fairtrade Fortnight to educate communities about choosing Fairtrade products and support producers overseas.

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    Be Fair and Shop Fairtrade

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    UpFront

    Be faIr anD shOP FaIrtraDe


    By Anna Ruggiero
    s a global community, isnt it time we started to think about where our products come from, or at the very least, question the ethics of our purchases? Each product has a lifeline, from producer to purchaser, it will go through various stages of production before it reaches us. The average shopper leads a busy life, which doesnt always allow the time to think about the ethics of their buying habits. But the sad reality is, many of the producers of our food are living in poverty. This is why Fairtrade Fortnight is so important, and why Central England Co-operative is getting fully involved with Fairtrade Fortnight and flying the Fairtrade flag something they have long been proudly affiliated with. Martyn Cheatle, Chief Executive of the new society formed from the merger of Midlands Co-operative and Anglia Co-operative, said: Fairtrade Fortnight is one of the most Fairtrade Facts in numbers for important events in the Co-operative calendar. 2012/20 We work hard all year to spread the word 878 Fairtrade Schools in the UK in 2012 about why its vital for workers and growers in 354 UK companies licensed to trade the developing world to get fair terms of trade, Fairtrade and these two weeks provide a real focus for 23.3 million Fairtrade premium generated this. from UK sales We organise many events and acitivites 89% of UK public trust the Fairtrade mark including inviting pupils into our foodstores One in every three bananas sold in the UK and visiting schools and community groups to is Fairtrade inform children about the value of choosing Fairtrade products. Running from February 24 March 9, Fairtrade Fortnight will mark the launch of a national campaign that aims to transform the banana industry to ensure those at the sharp end of the supply chain- the millions of struggling banana farmers and workers in the Third World-get a fair deal. Its a campaign to Make Bananas Fair and is the next part of a three-year initiative to Make Food Fair. Fairtrade guarantees that farmers and workers receive a fair wage for their work, and the money generated by Fairtrade products goes back into the community helping to provide hospitals, schools, fresh water and many of the things we take for granted. The Society is passionate about Fairtrade, and has been supporting it since the inception of the Fairtrade mark back in 1994. That is why Fairtrade Fornight is so vital to allow the Society the opportunity to showcase their year-round beliefs, during these fun-packed, two weeks. Schools will get a visit from their local foodstore and enjoy some educational fun on the importance of supporting growers, and producers, in other countries. There will also be the opportunity for the school to try some delicious Fairtrade products, and of course, there will be plenty of FAIRTRADE bananas to hand out to the children, too! For further information on Fairtrade Fortnight, visit www.fairtrade.org.uk

    W H AT S NEW T HIS MONT H

    Sweet tOOth
    Support your local community and enjoy some delicious home-made desserts at the same time, at the Barnwell Pudding Club on February 9. From 2-4pm in Barnwell Village Hall, you can choose from a selection of sweet treats. Tickets cost 3 in advance from Barnwell Post Office, or 5 on the door.

    BOOK aheaD
    Stamford Shakespeare Company has released details of its summer programme of plays. Audiences can look forward to As You Like It, The Taming of the Shrew and the popular musical Kiss Me Kate. Finally, Alice in Wonderland and Through the Looking Glass completes the 2014 programme. For more information on the plays, dates, prices and forward booking, call 01780 756133 or visit www.stamfordshakespeare.co.uk

    Try sOMethInG new


    Why not learn a new skill for the New Year? Peterborough Museum is hosting a calligraphy workshop on March 15, 10am -5pm. You can learn the foundational script of calligraphy, and by the end of the day you will have designed and created a bookmark, greetings card or short quotation. Plus you can take home all the equipment you need for your new hobby. The price is 55, lunch is included. Booking is essential. Call 01733 864663 or email [email protected]

    NENE VALLEY LIVING FEBRUARY 2014

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