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Big Fairtrade event at Anglia Ruskin this month

by admin on 1 November, 2012

Are you a Fairtrade supporter? Then come to the East of England Campaigns Day at Anglia Ruskin on 24th November. It is the first event of its kind in Cambridge and jointly hosted by Fairtrade Cambridge, Anglia Ruskin Fairtrade University and the Fairtrade Foundation.

The event will offer ideas and support for developing Fairtrade City campaigning.

We’ve got a great agenda lined up, including:

  • Interesting workshops such as ‘What next for your Fairtrade campaign?’, ‘What do we understand by the term Fair?’
  • Stalls, displays and Fairtrade tasters
  • Elections for the East of England National Campaigner Committee representative
  • Networking opportunities and the chance to share ideas and experiences

Date and time: Saturday 24 November 2012, 10am-4pm

Address: Anglia Ruskin University, East Road, Cambridge, CB1 1PT

Book a place at the East of England Campaigns Day here

Please share with anyone who might be interested.

Stand for Election!

Also, for the first time and at this event, a representative for the East of England will be elected on to the Fairtrade National Campaigner Committee.

Would you like to stand? Do you know someone in the region who is passionate about grassroots campaigning on Fairtrade?

Why not nominate them?

Remember to check that the person you nominate is happy with you putting their name forward!

Deadlines for nominations is Friday 16 November.

Complete the nomination form and return to [email protected]

Candidates need to attend the East of England Campaigns Day to present their case, after which a secret ballot will be held.

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