Hurrah it's Fairtrade Fortnight

Events include activities for young and old and it is hoped the community will embrace the new challenge of making Fairtrade bunting to take part in a nationwide world record attempt.

Shoppers are urged to look out for Fairtrade goods to buy, particularly cotton.

Campaigner Jack Doherty said: “Bexhill Fairtrade Town will be busy in schools, churches, cafes, businesses, and organisations making and writing on bunting pieces. This is to show their support for fair deals and no exploitation of the poorest workers in the developing world who are providing us with so many enjoyable life-giving products.”

There will be activites in Bexhill schools throughout the fortnight, including an information stall at Bexhill High, refreshments and competitions.

• Saturday March 5 - information stall and chance to sample fairtrade goodies outside Bexhill Library from 10.30am.

• Wednesday March 9 - information stand and bunting colouring at Bexhill Library from 10-5pm.

• Friday March 11 - various school events across town for both primary and secondary schoolchildren. At 11am there will be presentation of a certificate to Bexhill High canteen for using Fairtrade suppliers.

• Saturday March 12 - 10.30-12.30 there will be a joint Fairtrade/WDM speaker event at St Mary Magdalene’s church hall, which will comprise talks, information, refreshments. Admission free.

• Sunday March 13 - 10.55am Fairtrade breakfast at Our Lady’s Hall in Southlands Road, Sidley. Admission free. From 12.15pm, display of Bexhill’s bunting at the De La Warr Pavilion terrace, as completed by supporters across town for the Fairtrade Foundation world record attempt.

During Fairtrade Fortnight there will be a Bexhill Observer window display in Sackville Road, and finally on Friday March 25 - 7pm for 7.30pm - the popular fashion show at Bexhill College in Penland Road, which will show off recycled/new fashion designs made up by textile students. There will be refreshments, raffle and information, and tickets from Bexhill College cost £6 for adults, or £3 for students.

• wFor more information about Fairtrade fortnight go to www.bexhillfairtrade.org.uk, or email [email protected]