Fairtrade Fortnight

This year's Fairtrade Fortnight launched on Monday with news that sales of soared by 40% in 2010.

UK shoppers are continuing to embrace ethically produced alternatives, showing no change in values despite the tough economy.

The Cooperative Store in Devonshire Road launched Fairtrade Fortnight with their range of Easter eggs, coffee, wine and chocolate.

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This was attended by Bexhill Town Mayor Cllr Jimmy Carroll, MP Greg Barker and chairman of Bexhill Fairtrade committee Jack Doherty.

Greg in his Ministerial role was “very pleased” with the positive work of Fairtrade in dealing not just with fairness of prices ,wages and conditions but in the management of a sustainable environment by producers of fairtrade goods.

He said: “Bexhill has a great record of supporting Fairtrade goods and I am delighted to be playing a part in this latest initiative.

“Fairtrade is growing stronger than ever thanks to the dedication of local volunteers and supporters such as those in Bexhill, but there is still so much more to do. So I hope everyone will continue to back this terrific campaign and vote with their shopping baskets.”

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Jimmy Carroll said he was proud to be Town Mayor in a community where the Fairtrade Mark is recognised by 74% of the public.

Both he and Greg have signed their individual bunting and this will be added to the contribution Bexhill makes to the nationwide attempt to break the bunting length world record.

All cotton and paper bunting will be brought to the De La Warr pavilion on Sunday March 13 at 12.15pm to produce a long colourful chain showing support for the producers.

Jacks said: “How long will it be ? Come on Bexhill make your bunting, buy your fairtrade goodies, see you at St Mary Magdalene’s hall on March 12 at 11am and keep a fair smile.”

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