News from 2010

Congratulations to Richard Taylor C of E Primary school on achieving Fairtrade School Status - for more information click here

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News from 2009

Mayor of Harrogate Cllr Pat Jones with the Fairtrade gazebo at Starbeck Gala on Bank Holiday Monday 31st August

The Fairtrade Gazebo was out once again this bank holiday at Starbeck Gala. Fairtrade bananas donated by Sainsburys were given away and business was brisk!

Bed Race Debut for new Fairtrade Gazebo!

The Fairtrade Group proudly showed off it's new state of the art gazebo at the Knaresborough Bed Race. On one of the hottest sunniest Bed Races on record, the gazebo was well received.

Local Schools Fairtrade Posters go on display in Council Offices

Local schools enthusiasm for Fairtrade was on show recently at Harrogate Borough Council's Offices at Crescent Gardens. The children's posters were produced as part of events during Fairtrade fortnight.

Harrogate goes bananas for Fairtrade

A BANANA eating world record attempt saw a pair of gorillas handing out Fairtrade fruit in the town centre. As part of the Harrogate District Fairtrade Group's contribution to the nationwide attempt, a street stall on Cambridge Street gave away 430 Fairtrade bananas donated by Sainsburys and Goosemoor Organics. Local Fairtrade champion Coun Andrew Jones said: "This event marked the end of a successful Fairtrade Fortnight, during which we have raised the profile of Fairtrade products and encouraged people to try them." "I would like to thank Sainsburys and Goosemoor Organics for their help with the world record attempt. The support we receive from schools, churches, companies and community groups is great." 13th March 2009

Children from St Joseph's School in Bishop Thornton celebrate Fairtrade Fortnight at the Knaresborough Co-op on Chain Lane

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