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Review: Fairtrade Evening in Chandler’s Ford 2018

November 6, 2018 By Hazel Bateman Leave a Comment

I felt privileged to help with the fantastic Fairtrade evening at St Martin’s on 2 November.

Items for sale included crafts from Leprosy Mission, Eastleigh’s Shop Equality (my husband couldn’t resist buying a baby wooden duck to go with his collection), fairly traded clothing from Nomad, beautiful jewellery made high in the hills in Guatemala and a huge Traidcraft stall.

Fairtrade evening at St. Martin in the Wood church in Nov 2018.
Fairtrade evening at St. Martin in the Wood church in Nov 2018.

There were advent calendars and Christmas goodies on offer too, as well as Christmas cards.

Supporting Fairtrade in Chandler's Ford.
Supporting Fairtrade in Chandler’s Ford.

Shoppers were offered a complimentary glass of wine while they browsed. Youth minister Tom Young was on hand with two friendly young people who were providing a free gift-wrapping service – very useful!

Organiser Tricia Urquhart shares news from Traidcraft.
Organiser Tricia Urquhart shares news from Traidcraft.

It was sad to learn that Traidcraft will cease trading on 31 December, unless a different, downsized business model can be developed.

I have been involved in Traidcraft since 1981. However, the campaigning arm – Traidcraft Exchange – will continue its work campaigning for fairer trading conditions for producers.

A short video was shown, revealing the appalling living conditions endured by tea pickers in Assam, which is where most of our tea comes from in this country.

Lots of people came to support the Fairtrade event in Chandler's Ford
Lots of people came to support the Fairtrade event in Chandler’s Ford

Look out for the Fairtrade logo when you are shopping – every purchase helps, and sends a message to companies with unfair trading practices.

Supporting Fairtrade in the community - making trade fairer.
Supporting Fairtrade in the community – making trade fairer.

Image credit: All photographs by Debbie Pearce Photography.

 

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About Hazel Bateman

I have lived in Chandler's Ford since 1987. I collect food donations from St. Boniface and St. Martin in the Wood every week and transport them to Eastleigh Basics Bank. I also carry out other voluntary work for the church as part of my Christian lifestyle.

I work part-time as a self-employed assessor/tutor for dyslexic children. My hobbies include reading, 1000 piece jigsaws and walking in the countryside.

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