http://www.wokingham-fairtrade.org.uk/RecentNews.asp Recent news from the Wokingham Fair Trade Campaign http://www.wokingham-fairtrade.org.uk/Images/wftclogosmall.gif http://www.wokingham-fairtrade.org.uk/RecentNews.asp Sun, 18 May 2008 08:37:00 GMT en-us http://www.wokingham-fairtrade.org.uk/NewsArticle.asp?ArticleID=40http://www.wokingham-fairtrade.org.uk/NewsArticle.asp?ArticleID=40Tue, 2 Jun 2009 00:00:00 GMTA highly successful local campaign reaches its conclusion next week with the announcement that all of its major aims have been achieved. The Wokingham Fair Trade Campaign will be winding down, after raising the profile of Fairtrade across the borough and earning great respect from other similar campaigns across the country.http://www.wokingham-fairtrade.org.uk/NewsArticle.asp?ArticleID=39http://www.wokingham-fairtrade.org.uk/NewsArticle.asp?ArticleID=39Mon, 2 Mar 2009 00:00:00 GMTLast Saturday the Wokingham Fair Trade Campaign was celebrating the launch of its newest directory and the local community was out in force to show their support. Reading East MP Rob Wilson attended the event with his children in tow and Wokingham Town Centre Manager Jacques Lherbier also showed up to show his support.http://www.wokingham-fairtrade.org.uk/NewsArticle.asp?ArticleID=38http://www.wokingham-fairtrade.org.uk/NewsArticle.asp?ArticleID=38Tue, 14 Oct 2008 00:00:00 GMTWe all know Fairtrade is an important issue for consumers. But is it easy enough for us to find the right products and make the right choices? It is now - thanks to the launch of the latest Wokingham Fair Trade Campaign (WFTC) Fairtrade Directory, which provides an extensive list of Fairtrade products available throughout Wokingham borough and details of the establishments that stock them.http://www.wokingham-fairtrade.org.uk/NewsArticle.asp?ArticleID=37http://www.wokingham-fairtrade.org.uk/NewsArticle.asp?ArticleID=37Mon, 12 May 2008 00:00:00 GMTTHE Wokingham Fair Trade Campaign has received a massive boost from the area's political leaders. All four MPs who represent the borough have agreed to back the campaign.http://www.wokingham-fairtrade.org.uk/NewsArticle.asp?ArticleID=36http://www.wokingham-fairtrade.org.uk/NewsArticle.asp?ArticleID=36Sun, 2 Mar 2008 00:00:00 GMTVolunteers from the Wokingham Fair Trade Campaign have been busy highlighting all the fair trade products on offer in supermarkets across Wokingham borough during Fair Trade Fortnight - and received backing from local MP John Redwood.http://www.wokingham-fairtrade.org.uk/NewsArticle.asp?ArticleID=35http://www.wokingham-fairtrade.org.uk/NewsArticle.asp?ArticleID=35Sun, 17 Feb 2008 00:00:00 GMTThe Winnersh Sainsbury's store is so committed to Fairtrade it has this month been celebrating its own Fairtrade event, and will also be marking Fairtrade Fortnight from February 25 to March 9.http://www.wokingham-fairtrade.org.uk/NewsArticle.asp?ArticleID=34http://www.wokingham-fairtrade.org.uk/NewsArticle.asp?ArticleID=34Fri, 28 Dec 2007 00:00:00 GMTA newly published DFID survey of over 2000 people has revealed that 74% now agree that they can use their shopping choices positively to tackle poverty. In response the Fairtrade Foundation has paid tribute to the tireless work of campaigners across the country including the Wokingham Fair Trade Campaign (WFTC).http://www.wokingham-fairtrade.org.uk/NewsArticle.asp?ArticleID=33http://www.wokingham-fairtrade.org.uk/NewsArticle.asp?ArticleID=33Mon, 3 Dec 2007 00:00:00 GMTOn Thursday November 29 the full Council meeting debated the following motion: Motion 286 submitted by Mrs E SiggeryThis Council applauds the work carried out by the Wokingham Fair Trade group and the fact that they have met many of the criteria to make Wokingham a fair trade Borough. We support this initiative and the fact that it has been achieved with minimal use of taxpayers' money.http://www.wokingham-fairtrade.org.uk/NewsArticle.asp?ArticleID=32http://www.wokingham-fairtrade.org.uk/NewsArticle.asp?ArticleID=32Thu, 29 Nov 2007 00:00:00 GMTWe all know Fairtrade is an important issue for consumers... but is it easy enough for us to find the right products in the supermarkets and make the right choices? Sonning resident and MP for Maidenhead Theresa May is hot on the case.http://www.wokingham-fairtrade.org.uk/NewsArticle.asp?ArticleID=30http://www.wokingham-fairtrade.org.uk/NewsArticle.asp?ArticleID=30Thu, 8 Nov 2007 00:00:00 GMTClothes, jewellery, handicrafts, chocolates and a host of other perfect Christmas presents are about to be unveiled in Wokingham... and they are all fairly traded, making this Christmas a happy and hopeful one for those who produce the presents, as well as those who buy them.http://www.wokingham-fairtrade.org.uk/NewsArticle.asp?ArticleID=29http://www.wokingham-fairtrade.org.uk/NewsArticle.asp?ArticleID=29Sat, 6 Oct 2007 00:00:00 GMTMembers of the Wokingham Fair Trade Campaign (WFTC) are about to find out whether you can REALLY tell the difference between Fairtrade chocolate and normal chocolate - at a fun Fairtrade quiz on October 16. Where: Pulse8 Cafe, Mole Road, Sindlesham Date: Tuesday October Time: 7:30pmhttp://www.wokingham-fairtrade.org.uk/NewsArticle.asp?ArticleID=28http://www.wokingham-fairtrade.org.uk/NewsArticle.asp?ArticleID=28Fri, 24 Aug 2007 00:00:00 GMTDo your office colleagues drink Fairtrade coffee or tea? Do the people in your waiting room have the option to buy a Fairtrade chocolate bar from your vending machine? Perhaps you even have a staff restaurant that sells Fairtrade fruit and snacks? The Wokingham Fair Trade Campaign (WFTC) is looking for all the workplaces in Wokingham Borough that use Fairtrade products.http://www.wokingham-fairtrade.org.uk/NewsArticle.asp?ArticleID=27http://www.wokingham-fairtrade.org.uk/NewsArticle.asp?ArticleID=27Wed, 22 Aug 2007 00:00:00 GMTThere's no fair too far for the Wokingham Fair Trade Campaign (WFTC) - and last week the group caught up with film buffs in Bracknell and green gurus in Hurst in its wide-ranging work to promote Fairtrade goods in the area.http://www.wokingham-fairtrade.org.uk/NewsArticle.asp?ArticleID=26http://www.wokingham-fairtrade.org.uk/NewsArticle.asp?ArticleID=26Wed, 1 Aug 2007 00:00:00 GMTGet down to Green Pastures to see sustainable innovations in action! Being held at Dinton Pastures Country Park (an ENCAMS awarded Eco-centre) on August 18 from 10.30am to 4pm. As well as the WFTC the event will feature stalls from of other environmentally-friendly organisations - from national bodies such as the Environment Agency to local groups such as Wokingham Friends of the Earth and businesses such as Ecotricity.http://www.wokingham-fairtrade.org.uk/NewsArticle.asp?ArticleID=23http://www.wokingham-fairtrade.org.uk/NewsArticle.asp?ArticleID=23Fri, 20 Jul 2007 00:00:00 GMTPalestine is the place of origin of the olive tree with some of the oldest olive groves in the world. Chris Campbell, a volunteer from Zaytoun visited us on the 19th July to tell us morehttp://www.wokingham-fairtrade.org.uk/NewsArticle.asp?ArticleID=25http://www.wokingham-fairtrade.org.uk/NewsArticle.asp?ArticleID=25Tue, 17 Jul 2007 00:00:00 GMTAs we have now reached our 1st birthday, we are looking back at our progress over the last year as we plan out our strategy for the future. A big part of this is evaluating the impact we have had by finding out how our members and the community we work in see us To help with this, we would be extremely grateful if you could download and complete a copy of our survey.http://www.wokingham-fairtrade.org.uk/NewsArticle.asp?ArticleID=24http://www.wokingham-fairtrade.org.uk/NewsArticle.asp?ArticleID=24Thu, 12 Jul 2007 00:00:00 GMTA WFTC Presentation to year 7 pupils at Waingels College, and and a funky Fairtrade stallhttp://www.wokingham-fairtrade.org.uk/NewsArticle.asp?ArticleID=22http://www.wokingham-fairtrade.org.uk/NewsArticle.asp?ArticleID=22Mon, 18 Jun 2007 00:00:00 GMTIn an industry worth over $80 billion, coffee is the most valuable trading commodity in the world after oil. In the film 'Black Gold', showing at South Hill Park on August 13 and August 14 at 7.45pm, audiences will get a glimpse of what really happens in the coffee fields of Ethiopia.http://www.wokingham-fairtrade.org.uk/NewsArticle.asp?ArticleID=21http://www.wokingham-fairtrade.org.uk/NewsArticle.asp?ArticleID=21Tue, 22 May 2007 00:00:00 GMTIt can be difficult to tell whether ethical shopping is making a difference to producers in the developing world. But co-ordinator of the Cumbria Fairtrade network Joe Human knows all about the farmers who grew his cup of coffee - he's met them.http://www.wokingham-fairtrade.org.uk/NewsArticle.asp?ArticleID=20http://www.wokingham-fairtrade.org.uk/NewsArticle.asp?ArticleID=20Tue, 8 May 2007 00:00:00 GMTFree chocolate and tombola treats were all part of the fun of the fair this May bank holiday when Wokingham Fair Trade Campaign (WFTC) went to Wokingham's May Fayre.http://www.wokingham-fairtrade.org.uk/NewsArticle.asp?ArticleID=18http://www.wokingham-fairtrade.org.uk/NewsArticle.asp?ArticleID=18Mon, 12 Mar 2007 00:00:00 GMTThe Fairtrade message was musical this weekend, as local band The Blue Jam brought Fairtrade Fortnight to the market place on Saturday March 10. The live music of Wokingham Fairtrade Festival was accompanied by circus performers, a raffle of fabulous Fairtrade prizes, and tempting toy and food stalls selling fairly traded products.http://www.wokingham-fairtrade.org.uk/NewsArticle.asp?ArticleID=19http://www.wokingham-fairtrade.org.uk/NewsArticle.asp?ArticleID=19Mon, 12 Mar 2007 00:00:00 GMTFairtrade supporters danced the night away and finished off Fairtrade fortnight in style this weekend! The Earley Fairtrade Barn Dance was held at St Nicolas Church, Earley on Saturday March 10 and saw local people dance their way to a fairer deal for developing world producers, as well as enjoying a ploughman's supper.http://www.wokingham-fairtrade.org.uk/NewsArticle.asp?ArticleID=13http://www.wokingham-fairtrade.org.uk/NewsArticle.asp?ArticleID=13Tue, 6 Mar 2007 00:00:00 GMTFour events are being organised by the Wokingham Fair Trade Campaign (WFTC) to bring Fairtrade under the spotlight across the district as part of Fairtrade Fortnight, the national awareness campaign for fairly traded products. During Fairtrade fortnight, which this year runs from February 26 to March 11.http://www.wokingham-fairtrade.org.uk/NewsArticle.asp?ArticleID=16http://www.wokingham-fairtrade.org.uk/NewsArticle.asp?ArticleID=16Mon, 5 Mar 2007 00:00:00 GMTFairtrade Fortnight has arrived in Woodley with a bang! The Woodley Fairtrade Festival brought circus performers, capoeira dancers and fabulous toy, craft and food stalls to Woodley town centre on Saturday March 3. The festival is one of four events organised by Wokingham Fair Trade Campaign (WFTC) as part of Fairtrade Fortnight, the national awareness campaign for fairly traded products.http://www.wokingham-fairtrade.org.uk/NewsArticle.asp?ArticleID=17http://www.wokingham-fairtrade.org.uk/NewsArticle.asp?ArticleID=17Mon, 5 Mar 2007 00:00:00 GMTA mango salsa appetiser, a citrus consomme, tangy chicken and vegetarian casseroles and delectable banoffee and chocolate desserts were the talk of the town on Saturday March 3 - because more than ten of their ingredients were fairly traded tropical products.http://www.wokingham-fairtrade.org.uk/NewsArticle.asp?ArticleID=14http://www.wokingham-fairtrade.org.uk/NewsArticle.asp?ArticleID=14Tue, 27 Feb 2007 00:00:00 GMTMonday February 27 marks the beginning of Fairtrade Fortnight 2007, and the Wokingham Fair Trade Campaign (WFTC) is celebrating with the launch of its new website at www.wokingham-fairtrade.org.uk.http://www.wokingham-fairtrade.org.uk/NewsArticle.asp?ArticleID=2http://www.wokingham-fairtrade.org.uk/NewsArticle.asp?ArticleID=2Wed, 31 Jan 2007 00:00:00 GMTSampling some tasty wines and cheeses with local connoisseurs may not sound like a lesson, but this week it proved a great way to learn more about Fairtrade in our district and across the world, as well as meeting the committee of Wokingham's fastest growing ethical consumers' group.http://www.wokingham-fairtrade.org.uk/NewsArticle.asp?ArticleID=12http://www.wokingham-fairtrade.org.uk/NewsArticle.asp?ArticleID=12Tue, 28 Nov 2006 00:00:00 GMTwokingham Winter Carnival's wet and windy start did not deter the Wokingham Fair Trade Campaign (WFTC) from donning their festive costumes. And warming cups of Fairtrade mulled wine proved that you can make a tasty tonic for a washed-out winter day... And still use ethical ingredients!http://www.wokingham-fairtrade.org.uk/NewsArticle.asp?ArticleID=11http://www.wokingham-fairtrade.org.uk/NewsArticle.asp?ArticleID=11Wed, 8 Nov 2006 00:00:00 GMTThe Wokingham Fair Trade Campaign (WFTC) is today celebrating the admission of its one hundredth member.http://www.wokingham-fairtrade.org.uk/NewsArticle.asp?ArticleID=10http://www.wokingham-fairtrade.org.uk/NewsArticle.asp?ArticleID=10Mon, 30 Oct 2006 00:00:00 GMTBananas may be a cheap snack in our supermarkets, but the real cost of our country's favourite fruit is not always made clear.http://www.wokingham-fairtrade.org.uk/NewsArticle.asp?ArticleID=9http://www.wokingham-fairtrade.org.uk/NewsArticle.asp?ArticleID=9Fri, 22 Sep 2006 00:00:00 GMTPub quiz experts had their knowledge tested to the limit on Wednesday September 21, when they battled it out for tasty treats at the Queen's Head pub, Wokingham.http://www.wokingham-fairtrade.org.uk/NewsArticle.asp?ArticleID=8http://www.wokingham-fairtrade.org.uk/NewsArticle.asp?ArticleID=8Tue, 29 Aug 2006 00:00:00 GMTWokingham Fair Trade Campaign (WFTC) kept the coffee flowing at the 'The Big Idea' community events this August - with free fair trade drinks to refresh all the revellers.http://www.wokingham-fairtrade.org.uk/NewsArticle.asp?ArticleID=7http://www.wokingham-fairtrade.org.uk/NewsArticle.asp?ArticleID=7Fri, 11 Aug 2006 00:00:00 GMTShoppers in the Wokingham district can find their Fairtrade food with ease - now that the first Wokingham District Fairtrade Directory has been launched.http://www.wokingham-fairtrade.org.uk/NewsArticle.asp?ArticleID=3http://www.wokingham-fairtrade.org.uk/NewsArticle.asp?ArticleID=3Wed, 26 Jul 2006 00:00:00 GMTFair trade wine welcomed new members at the very first full meeting of the WFTC on Tuesday July 25.http://www.wokingham-fairtrade.org.uk/NewsArticle.asp?ArticleID=6http://www.wokingham-fairtrade.org.uk/NewsArticle.asp?ArticleID=6Mon, 26 Jun 2006 00:00:00 GMTWokingham residents cleared out their clutter for charity this summer, as the Wokingham Fair Trade Campaign (WFTC) put out a plea for unwanted gifts and goodies.http://www.wokingham-fairtrade.org.uk/NewsArticle.asp?ArticleID=5http://www.wokingham-fairtrade.org.uk/NewsArticle.asp?ArticleID=5Sun, 23 Apr 2006 00:00:00 GMTFree chocolate and funky fair trade crafts were all part of the fun of the fair this May bank holiday.http://www.wokingham-fairtrade.org.uk/NewsArticle.asp?ArticleID=4http://www.wokingham-fairtrade.org.uk/NewsArticle.asp?ArticleID=4Mon, 20 Mar 2006 00:00:00 GMTFree chocolate bars brought the shoppers flocking to Wokingham market place on Saturday, as Fair Trade Fortnight, the national awareness campaign for fairly traded products, finished with a fiesta of fairly-traded foods for tasting.http://www.wokingham-fairtrade.org.uk/NewsArticle.asp?ArticleID=1http://www.wokingham-fairtrade.org.uk/NewsArticle.asp?ArticleID=1Thu, 16 Feb 2006 00:00:00 GMTA new campaign, set to encourage Wokingham's ethical shoppers, will present its vision at a special meeting on Monday March 6.