Hands across the Pennines
Harmony broke out as a truce was declared by age old foes Yorkshire and Lancashire. Representatives of Fairtrade York visited their counterparts in Lancaster to sign a joint declaration of commitment to Fair Trade.
Margaret Rand of Fairtrade Morecambe and Lancaster with Kathryn Tissiman of Fairtrade York.
The power of Fair Trade to bring communities together was demonstrated by this most unlikely of partnerships.
The unity event, which was held in Lancaster on 27th September, was attended by Bruce Crowther, the founding father of the Fair Trade Towns movement.
Bruce, in his role as coordinator of the Fig Tree Fair Trade visitor centre, prepared white and red roses made from Fairtrade chocolate to commemorate the occasion.
Sue from York and Ruth from Lancaster at the Fig Tree visitor centre.
