Fairtrade Fortnight 2019 25 FEBRUARY - 10 MARCH 2019
Join Swansea Fair Trade Forum to celebrate this year's Fairtrade Fortnight! During the two weeks campaign, Swansea Fair Trade Forum and its members are putting on a range of local events with something for everyone!
Fri 22nd February, 12noon–2pm Fairtrade Fortnight Launch Event Learn more about Fairtrade and enjoy a cup of Fairtrade tea or coffee. A drop-in event at the Taliesin Create building on Swansea University’s Singleton Campus. Open to staff, students and public. For more information call the University’s Sustainability Team on 01792 605647.
Mon 25th February, 10am–12noon Fairtrade Coffee Morning at Oxfam Visit to the Oxfam shop on Union Street in Swansea for a FREE cup of Fairtrade coffee or tea, and a biscuit. For more details, call the shop on 01792 654287.
Wed 27th February, 1–4pm Fairtrade Afternoon ‘Chocla-Tea’ Join Swansea Fair Trade Forum for some scrummy homemade cakes and a warm Fairtrade drink at the Environment Centre. £4 per head, limited space so pre-booking required. For more details or to book, please contact the Environment Centre on 01792 480200.
Wed 27th February, 7pm Fairtrade Coffee Evening at Capel y Nant, Clydach Fairtrade refreshments with craft and produce stalls. For details, call Pam on 01792 845942.
Thu 28th February & Fri 1st March, 11am–2pm Fairtrade Taste Testing Can you taste the difference? Head for Swansea University to try yummy Fairtrade goodies: Fulton House Foyer, Singleton Campus on Thursday and Coffeeopolis, Bay Campus on Friday. All welcome. For more info call the University’s Sustainability Team on 01792 605647.
Fri 1st March, 10.30am–6pm Fairtrade Stand at Pontarddulais Library Find out more about fair trade and try samples. For details, call the library on 01792 882822.
Mon 4th March, 12.30–3.30pm Fairtrade Stand at Clydach Library Find out more about fair trade and try samples. For details, call Pam on 01792 845942.
Mon 4th March, 10am–12noon Fairtrade Stand at Killay Library Find out more about fair trade and try samples. For details, call Sheila on 01792 520732.
Tue 5th March, 11am–2pm Fairtrade Cotton Bag Decorating and FT Films Pop along to the Taliesin Create building on Swansea University’s Singleton Campus for a free cotton tote bag decorating session (£2 donation to cover cost of bag). Films showing from midday. For more information call the University’s Sustainability Team on 01792 605647.
Tue 5th March, 7–9pm Fairly Fun Quiz Night at The Environment Centre In teams of 4-6 friends or colleagues, test your knowledge about the world around us and help raise funds for the Environment Centre. £3 per person, pre-booking required. For more details and to book, please contact the Environment Centre on 01792 480200.
Wed 6th March, 7–9pm Fairtrade 3. Talks at Red Cafe, Mumbles A relaxed evening with fair trade food, drinks and inspiration. Book free tickets at Eventbrite or email helen@redcafe.org.uk for details.
Thu 8th March, 10.30am–12noon Traidcraft Stall at Pontardawe Library Fairtrade coffee morning and buy Traidcraft products. For details, call Pam on 01792 845942.