Archive for August, 2024

Sign of the Times

Fairtrade supporters in Pocklington were delighted as a brand new Fairtrade Town sign was unveiled in the town centre. The community was represented by (left to right) the Minister of Pocklington Methodist Church, Rev Ann Lett; Pocklington Mayor, Roly Cronshaw; the Vicar of All Saints’ Church, Rev Jake Belder; Councillor Richard Bryon and other members of the fairtrade group: Wendy Voke, Rev Rodney Nicholson, and Judith Micklem. Judith commented that ‘We are proud that Pocklington now demonstrates its support of Fairtrade with the new sign’.

Posted on August 5th, 2024 by Fairtrade Yorkshire News

Campaigning on Carny Day

Fairtrade Campaigner Mike DeVilliers tells his local MP Anna Dixon all about Fairtrade at the Baildon Carnival on 13th July

On social media, Anna Dixon, the new MP for Shipley commented:

“The sense of joy and pride that our community has is incredible.
And that is what inspired me to want to fight for our constituency in parliament, every day.
Last weekend at the Baildon Carnival, I met some of the most wonderful members of our community!
Thank you to Baildon Fairtrade, Baildon Belles Women’s Institute, Baildon Walkers are Welcome, Baildon Civic and Historical Society and many, many more for being so kind and welcoming.”

Posted on August 5th, 2024 by Fairtrade Yorkshire News