Saturday 9th May 2009 Methodist Church, Nichol Hill.
In association with Transition Town Louth We presented The Story of Stuff and much more.
There were various film showings, lots of stalls from various community groups, drumming and willow basket-making workshops, children's activities, a jumble sale and FairTrade refreshments.
Here are some of us who Banged the Drum:
Beyond Bananas celebrated Fair Trade Fortnight on Saturday 7th March 10am at the Town Hall Louth.
The Coffee morning and Fairtrade market was an enjoyable event, with plenty of opportunities
for people to meet and exchange ideas and experiences.
Thanks to all who helped on the various stall run by Transition Town Louth, Oxfam, Neals Yard,
Wholefood Co-op, Traidcraft, World Music and more.
The Performance by the children in their Play in a Day was superb. All credit to everyone
involved and especial thanks ot the Rhubarb Theatre Eco- Warriors.
The Cookery demonstration by Roxy of Royston's Deli and her assistant Tamkia, combined Fair
Trade chocolate, bananas, sugar and vanilla with locally produced butter and cream to produce
the most delecious Chocolate Brownies.
The evening of music with Merlins Keep ended
the day with a real party.
Fridays 6pm-7pm
African djembe drumming workshops with Njega Sohna Gambia Afro-Beat drummer.
Nichol Hill Methodist Church, Louth. Cost £5.00/ £3.00 concessions per session- for all ages,
beginners welcome.
Just come along and have a go! Starting from Friday 28th November.
Thanks to all who made the Fairtrade Fashion Show, in the Town Hall possible, especially the students who vividly demonstrated how good one can look in clothes bought from Louth's several charity shops.
Artwork: Deborah Lishman
The Woodland Trust presented a woodland weekend at Goltho Wood near Wragby on 29th and 30th November. For more details of continuing tree planting work contact Paul Bunton on 08452 935753. Tree for All
Little did a Louth Oxfam shop volunteer realise, on a bright February morning when she set off on a tour round Lincolnshire, armed with her new bus pass and a huge inflatable Fairtrade banana, that her trip would win national recognition. On Saturday 4 October Gill Chatfield received the award of Runner Up in the 'Most imaginative campaign' category of the Fairtrade Fortnight Awards 2008, on behalf of the Louth Fairtrade Town group. Harriet Lamb CBE, executive director of the Fairtrade Foundation, presented the awards at the Foundation's Campaign Day in Sheffield.
Gill had spent the day listening to talks and attending workshops about Fair Trade issues. She said ' the highlight of the day was a video conference with a cocoa grower from the Kuapa Kokoo Co-operative in Ghana. He told us what a difference the Fairtrade premium made to his village, although only 10% of his crop is sold through Fairtrade. In future he hoped that the premium would help fund more education for girls. His final message was "eat more Fairtrade chocolate" - something I can heartily endorse. Not only does it taste delicious, it makes such a difference to the lives of the people who produce the raw material'.
As usual when there is an award ceremony there are people to thank, including managers and volunteers at Oxfam shops throughout the county, and the bus drivers who enabled Gill to complete her journey. However, particular thanks go to Louise Rowley, who was manager at the Louth Oxfam shop, and Coun. Leslie Koumi. Louise happened to mention that there was an inflatable Fairtrade banana in town, and wouldn't it be a good idea to take it on the bus. Leslie, and Louth Wholefood Co-op, provided the banana, and in her capacity as councillor, ensured that the bus pass was available for the 7.30 am start from Louth.
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