New addition to the family
The latest addition to Fairtrade Yorkshire’s growing network of local groups is Fairtrade Halifax.
The group was brought together by Halifax’s recently elected MP, Holly Lynch and Calderdale Councillor, Adam Wilkinson. The first meeting was held at Halifax Town Hall and representatives attended from Calderdale Council, Lloyd’s, Fairtrade wholesaler, Suma and Traidcraft. Local activists joined together with the Deputy Mayor and Deputy Mayoress of Calderdale to celebrate the launch of the group.
Holly Lynch opened the meeting which was addressed by Coordinator of Fairtrade Yorkshire, Mark Dawson and Helen Robinson from FairandFunky and Fairtrade Kirklees. Mark stated; ‘it’s fantastic that we have this new group in Halifax and we look forward to working with Calderdale Council and local employers such as Lloyds, Nestle and Suma, as well as with small businesses. The group has a great opportunity to promote fairness and justice for all the producers and farmers that provide us with the goods that we enjoy. Welcome to the newest addition to our family.’
The Deputy Mayoress of Calderdale, Holly Lynch MP and the Deputy Mayor of Calderdale
