Our local city Milton Keynes has a very pro-active Fairtrade group and they have organised many events for the Fairtrade Fortnight. See http://www.mkfairtrade.org.uk/page.cfm. Our intrepid Helen is launching her EyetoEye Fairtrade Food stall at Wolverton market this week. So fingers crossed it is a roaring success. The group also have a stall at the Stony Stratford Beer Festival – with Fairtrade wines and beers.
Open University
The largest University in the UK the Open University have purchased Fairtrade organic cotton T shirts and Fairtrade cotton aprons for it catering staff. We have worked with the university to source the full range of uniforms from manufacturers who are strong members of the ETI. The Open university have a sound track record and try to support Fairtrade through the range of food they offer and we are delighted to work with them on staff uniforms. Well done Open University!