Swansea Fair Trade Forum
Everything you need to know about Fair Trade in Swansea!
The Swansea Fair Trade Forum is the main source of Fair Trade information and activity in Swansea.
On these pages you can find out where to buy Fair Trade products in Swansea, the latest Fair Trade news and events, links to similar-minded organisations and a wealth of web based resources.
Find out more about us here.
Latest news:
Fairtrade Way News and Video
(added 29th October)
Well done to all those who did the Fairtrade Way from Ammanford to Swansea on the 16th October!
We are all in awe of their determination! It was such a wet start, but they did it! Red Cafe's leek and potato soup was very much appreciated when they got to the Environment Centre.
Above is a rough cut of a video of an earlier Fairtrade Way walk. This one was from Ammanford to Llandeillo. It was done in slightly warmer and dryer conditions! Bit muddy in places though!
Thank you to Silva Huws!
Wednesday 16th October 2013: Ammanford to Swansea Fair Trade Way
Come join us for the walking of Wales' latest Fair Trade Way.
Have you seen the Welsh Fair Trade Way website? Take a look at :
http://fairtradewayswales.wordpress.com/
Plans for day :
9am - Gather at iSmooth community cafe, College Street, Ammanford.
11ish - Tea and toilet stop at Garnswllt Activity Centre (the new activity centre in the old primary school in
Garnswllt).
1pm ish - Lunch stop at Pontarddulais Co-Op.
4.30ish - Afternoon Tea at Bikeability (next to Dunvant Rugby Club) www.bikeabilitywales.org.uk
7ish - Arrive at Environment Centre, Pier Street, Swansea, where members of Swansea Fairtrade Forum will provide soup, cake and drinks for walkers. LUSH Fairtrade Foot Cream will also be available for tired feet!
Wednesday 16th October is World Food Day 2013, the theme of which this year is "Sustainable Food Systems for Food Security and Nutrition". More details at www.fao.org/getinvolved/worldfoodday/
Schools Survey
(added 30th July 2013)
Your input is very much welcomed in the research the FT Foundation's Schools team is currently carrying out as they look to refresh the schools scheme. As many of you will be aware the aim is to be more inclusive and inspiring for those starting their Fairtrade journey – whilst also enabling those who want to go further the chance to deepen their engagement further than the current structure allows.
There is a presentation outlining thinking so far – types of support, resources and processes are all up for discussion. You can access it below.
To take the survey use this link:
http://www.surveymonkey.com/s/DRVFMPL
Fairtrade Way News and Video
(added 29th October)
Well done to all those who did the Fairtrade Way from Ammanford to Swansea on the 16th October!
We are all in awe of their determination! It was such a wet start, but they did it! Red Cafe's leek and potato soup was very much appreciated when they got to the Environment Centre.
Above is a rough cut of a video of an earlier Fairtrade Way walk. This one was from Ammanford to Llandeillo. It was done in slightly warmer and dryer conditions! Bit muddy in places though!
Thank you to Silva Huws!
Wednesday 16th October 2013: Ammanford to Swansea Fair Trade Way
Come join us for the walking of Wales' latest Fair Trade Way.
Have you seen the Welsh Fair Trade Way website? Take a look at :
http://fairtradewayswales.wordpress.com/
Plans for day :
9am - Gather at iSmooth community cafe, College Street, Ammanford.
11ish - Tea and toilet stop at Garnswllt Activity Centre (the new activity centre in the old primary school in
Garnswllt).
1pm ish - Lunch stop at Pontarddulais Co-Op.
4.30ish - Afternoon Tea at Bikeability (next to Dunvant Rugby Club) www.bikeabilitywales.org.uk
7ish - Arrive at Environment Centre, Pier Street, Swansea, where members of Swansea Fairtrade Forum will provide soup, cake and drinks for walkers. LUSH Fairtrade Foot Cream will also be available for tired feet!
Wednesday 16th October is World Food Day 2013, the theme of which this year is "Sustainable Food Systems for Food Security and Nutrition". More details at www.fao.org/getinvolved/worldfoodday/
Schools Survey
(added 30th July 2013)
Your input is very much welcomed in the research the FT Foundation's Schools team is currently carrying out as they look to refresh the schools scheme. As many of you will be aware the aim is to be more inclusive and inspiring for those starting their Fairtrade journey – whilst also enabling those who want to go further the chance to deepen their engagement further than the current structure allows.
There is a presentation outlining thinking so far – types of support, resources and processes are all up for discussion. You can access it below.
To take the survey use this link:
http://www.surveymonkey.com/s/DRVFMPL
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News from Wales' New Representative on the Fairtrade Foundation's National Campaigner's Committee
(added 30th July 2013)
Swansea Fair Trade Forum's Chair - Jenny Edwards, reports on her first meeting as NCC representative for the region of Wales:
Fairtrade National Campaigner's Committee: 10th July 2013
As the duly elected regional representative on the Fairtrade Foundation's National Campaigner's Committee I travelled to London earlier this month. It was a very interesting experience. You can downloada a summary of the meeting below. Please feel free to pass it on to others in Wales.
I met people from all parts of the UK and it was really good to meet them and find out about their campaigns. We also met a number of the foundation's dedicated staff and had some really useful discussions. We felt like our views as campaigners were really being listened to.
Regional Coordination
I learnt that we are very fortunate to have Fairtrade Wales helping with regional coordination. In some other regions, they do not even have a list of email addresses to contact and share their experiences with.
The Regional Coordinator's section has some ides for what could be useful for regions. Fairtrade Wales already do some of this and I am hoping to meet up with them shortly to discuss these ideas with them and to complete my knowledge of all that they offer. But I would value you comments on this too. I will be expected to feedback at the next meeting so please can I have any suggestions by 2nd September?
Next Meeting
I know that I still have a lot to learn and look forward to going to the next NCC meeting on September 16th.
If you have anything you want me to raise at this meeting then please do get in touch.Telephone: 01792 480200 or E-mail: postmaster@fairtradeswansea.org.uk
(added 30th July 2013)
Swansea Fair Trade Forum's Chair - Jenny Edwards, reports on her first meeting as NCC representative for the region of Wales:
Fairtrade National Campaigner's Committee: 10th July 2013
As the duly elected regional representative on the Fairtrade Foundation's National Campaigner's Committee I travelled to London earlier this month. It was a very interesting experience. You can downloada a summary of the meeting below. Please feel free to pass it on to others in Wales.
I met people from all parts of the UK and it was really good to meet them and find out about their campaigns. We also met a number of the foundation's dedicated staff and had some really useful discussions. We felt like our views as campaigners were really being listened to.
Regional Coordination
I learnt that we are very fortunate to have Fairtrade Wales helping with regional coordination. In some other regions, they do not even have a list of email addresses to contact and share their experiences with.
The Regional Coordinator's section has some ides for what could be useful for regions. Fairtrade Wales already do some of this and I am hoping to meet up with them shortly to discuss these ideas with them and to complete my knowledge of all that they offer. But I would value you comments on this too. I will be expected to feedback at the next meeting so please can I have any suggestions by 2nd September?
Next Meeting
I know that I still have a lot to learn and look forward to going to the next NCC meeting on September 16th.
If you have anything you want me to raise at this meeting then please do get in touch.Telephone: 01792 480200 or E-mail: postmaster@fairtradeswansea.org.uk
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We are on film!
You can watch our Fairtrade in Swansea short film at:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=akCYHdPbSQA
Fairtrade Fortnight 2013
25th February-10th March 2013
Swansea Fair Trade Forum and partners have arranged a varied programme of local activities to mark the annual national campaign. www.fairtradeswansea.org.uk
Includes a Quiz, Fairtrade Wall, BIG event at National Waterfront Museum and a Producer Talk at Tapestri, with a buffet and fairtade wine!
For an events programme and booking details visit our Events Page
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Congratulations to Bishopston Comprehensive School!
They have been awarded Fairtrade status! See which other local schools have achieved this HERE
The BIG Fair Bake - 24th September to 7th October.
See Events page HERE
Take a step for Fairtrade.
Visit http://step.fairtrade.org.uk to find out more and register your step.
There are some great resources including:
Schools Action Guide -
http://www.fairtrade.org.uk/includes/documents/cm_docs/2011/A/Action%20guide%20for%20schools.pdf
Church Action Guide -
http://www.fairtrade.org.uk/includes/documents/cm_docs/2011/A/Action%20guide%20for%20Churches.pdf
Poster Template -
http://www.fairtrade.org.uk/includes/documents/cm_docs/2011/E/Event%20poster.pdf
Our members also offer talks please contact us for details.
*Watch the first cut of a Short Film "Swansea Fairtrade City - Not just a load of bananas" Produced by Silva Huws of the Swansea Film Makers Collective HERE.
You can watch our Fairtrade in Swansea short film at:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=akCYHdPbSQA
Fairtrade Fortnight 2013
25th February-10th March 2013
Swansea Fair Trade Forum and partners have arranged a varied programme of local activities to mark the annual national campaign. www.fairtradeswansea.org.uk
Includes a Quiz, Fairtrade Wall, BIG event at National Waterfront Museum and a Producer Talk at Tapestri, with a buffet and fairtade wine!
For an events programme and booking details visit our Events Page
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Congratulations to Bishopston Comprehensive School!
They have been awarded Fairtrade status! See which other local schools have achieved this HERE
The BIG Fair Bake - 24th September to 7th October.
- Monday October 1st - Coffee Morning at the Oxfam Shop in Union St. Swansea
- Tuesday October 2nd - Afternoon Tea at the Oxfam Shop in Castle St. Swansea
See Events page HERE
Take a step for Fairtrade.
Visit http://step.fairtrade.org.uk to find out more and register your step.
There are some great resources including:
Schools Action Guide -
http://www.fairtrade.org.uk/includes/documents/cm_docs/2011/A/Action%20guide%20for%20schools.pdf
Church Action Guide -
http://www.fairtrade.org.uk/includes/documents/cm_docs/2011/A/Action%20guide%20for%20Churches.pdf
Poster Template -
http://www.fairtrade.org.uk/includes/documents/cm_docs/2011/E/Event%20poster.pdf
Our members also offer talks please contact us for details.
*Watch the first cut of a Short Film "Swansea Fairtrade City - Not just a load of bananas" Produced by Silva Huws of the Swansea Film Makers Collective HERE.
Many thanks to Alex Adkins for designing the SFTF logo. Website last updated 28/03/12 Identity design by Alex Adkins. All artwork and photos belong to H Adkins or the Environment Centre Swansea (unless otherwise stated).
