supporting Fairtrade
other shopping
in addition, that is,to local shops which will be listed on the "Fairtrade in the town" page
online
(shop online if you can't find what you want locally but do remember, not only will this not hope local traders but if you buy what you could get locally online you lessen the demand and it may no longer be viable for shops to stock it - so others may not have the chance to buy Fair Trade)
details of online suppliers to be added here
further afield
details to be given here of online fair trade directories of nearby towns
- Salisbury (paper directory available in Oxfam Shop)
- Wimborne Minster (scroll to the bottom of the page for some shops and cafes selling Fair Trade)
- Shaftesbury (PDF) (no online directory but there is this PDF mentioning some outlets; newer paper version available in the town e.g. in the Tourist Information Office)
- South Somerset (not all the towns listed are Fairtrade but of course Fairtrade / fair trade goods can be found to some extent everywhere; try to remember to ask for Fairtrade and encourage more to stock it!)
- Blandford Fair Trade Shop (Set Fair 4 Trade) - Blandford is not a Fairtrade Town but lots of fair trade products available from this shop
promoting
details to be added
run a Traidcraft stall
convert your workplace
encourage your friends
arrange a speaker
or even become a speaker
join the Gillingham Fairtrade Group
If you are committed to Fairtrade and
- can organise events
- can provide ideas
- are prepared to talk to groups or individuals about Fairtrade
- could help assess where Fairtrade is already used / available in the town
- could take minutes
- could be the treasurer
- could publicise events - by inviting the media, writing articles or taking photos
- can help at events organised by others
- want to see how you can promote Fairtrade in your group, business or organisation
help with events
if committees aren't your thing offer practical help - let us know what you could help with or just give us your contact details so we can ask you when we need helpers
campaigning
to be written
