the Gillingham Campaign
To be a Fairtrade town
what is a Fairtrade town
The 'Five C's'
- Council
The local council must pass a resolution supporting Fairtrade, and serve Fairtrade coffee and tea at its meetings and in offices and canteens. - Commerce (retail and catering)
A range of Fairtrade products must be readily available in the area’s shops and served in local cafés and catering establishments. - Community
Fairtrade products must be used by a number of local work places educational establishments, faith communities and other community organisations.We may still wish to have a flagship employer. - Common Consensus (public support gained through media coverage and events)
Attract media coverage and organise events to gain popular support for the campaign. - Captains (steering group)
A local Fairtrade steering group must meet regularly to ensure continued commitment to Fairtrade Town status. The composition of your steering group should be representative of your community overall.
(these do not need to be achieved in any particular order)
where we are and where we need to be
to be written
| Goal | Date | Progress |
|---|---|---|
| Council | ||
A letter was written to the Council on 3rd December and on the Agenda for the meeting of 15th December. Teresa was invited to speak and answer some questions at the meeting. The Council referred the matter to the Policy and Resources Committee (next meets 19th January). |
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| Commerce | ||
For a population of 7,500 to 20,000 (Gillingham's is c.12 000), there is a target of at least
selling at least 2 Fairtrade products |
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| Community | ||
| Media coverage to gain consensus | ||
| Steering group | ||
after achieving Fairtrade status
that's not the end - the campaign to publicise the need for Fairtrade will continue and we will be assessed reqularly to see we still qualify
Fairtrade in Gillingham Group
contacts
Campaign co-ordinator
Teresa Goatham 24 Lodbourne Terrace, Gillingham, Dorset, SP8 4DQ. 01747 823797 teresa@gillinghamfairtrade.org.uk
meetings
An initial meeting is being planned: 7.30pm, 29th January 2009 in the Vicarage Schoolroom (Queen Street)
all interested welcome
about us
The role of the steering group will be:
- to assess the selling and use of Fairtrade in Gillingham
- to promote the use of and support for Fairtrade
- to organise events to publicise Fairtrade
- to apply for Fairtrade Town status when it believe's the conditions have been met
events
Fairtrade Fortnight
One or more events during this fortnight - including banana eating as part of the "Go bananas for Fairtrade!" nationwide event.
Watch this space for details nearer the time
Gillingham Festival
July 2009
We hope to have a presence in a Festival tent - watch this space
One World Week
October 2009
We hope to arrange something to tie in with this week - again, watch this space
Planning your own event
more information / suggestions will be added here
Your event may be to introduce others to Fairtrade products or to raise funds or both
Some suggestions for events
- hold a coffee morning with Fairtrade coffee, tea, biscuits and sugar; if you have a raffle make sure the prizes are Fairtrade products (e.g. a box of Fairtrade chocolates)
- arrange a Fairtrade wine tasting with some friends (some Fairtrade wines are available from Co-op and Waitrose and can be ordered from Traidcraft)
Fund raising - who needs the money?
If your event is money raising ways you can give the money to support Fairtrade include:
- supporting the Fairtrade in Gillingham campaign (fund to be set up - send to the treasurer once one is appointed)
- support the work of the Fairtrade Foundation
- support the work of Traidcraft Exchange
Even if your event is not a public one but just for you and your family / friends / colleagues please let us know so we can keep a record of what has taken place, and also consider sending details to the press.
