Traidcraft: 1979 – 2023
Early in 2023 we received the devastating news that Traidcraft Plc, a founder of the Fair Trade movement, has gone in to administration. This is a very sad time indeed, especially for those who have been involved with Traidcraft for its 40 year history. Liz Taylor, who ran the Traidcraft shop at Ludlow Mascall Centre…
Save our favourite foods this Fairtrade Fortnight
Fairtrade Fortnight in Ludlow is back! Taking place from 27 February to 12 March 2023, Fairtrade Fortnight will spotlight the harmful effect of the climate crisis on the future of our food. Did you know that cocoa, bananas and coffee are at risk? We take these foods for granted, but climate change, combined with deeply unfair…
Ludlow Green Festival: A joyful day with an important message
As we sit listening to the (much needed ) rain pour down in Ludlow, we think back to this glorious sunny day earlier in July. It was a day packed with fun and enjoyment and some serious messages on climate action by all of us. The weather was glorious – so hot that the Fairtrade…
Celebrating our beautiful Earth at Ludlow Eco Carnival
This year’s Ludlow Fringe Festival kicked off with a vibrant carnival to celebrate “Our Beautiful Earth”. The Ludlow Fairtrade Town Group were pleased to take part in the festivities along with our friends at Ludlow 21, including Ludlow Transport Group, Incredible Edible and Ludlow Swift Group. We’re a quirky bunch of bananas, so our display…
Fairtrade Fortnight 2022: The Highlights
It’s hard to believe it’s been a month since the end of Fairtrade Fortnight – time has flown since the long-awaited arrival of Spring. Before we close the chapter on winter this year, we thought we’d reflect on what was achieved during the biggest Fairtrade celebration of the year… The Fortnight at a glance We…
Fairtrade Fortnight 2022: What’s On in Ludlow
Fairtrade Fortnight 2022 runs from the 21st February to 6th March, and there’s lots happening in Ludlow. Join us as we stand up for the people who grow our food, mine our gold and produce the cotton in our clothes – people who are often exploited, underpaid and facing the greatest threat from the climate…
Local gifts with global impact
We’re all becoming more aware of global issues, and our shopping habits increasingly reflect this – with product sourcing and ethics becoming as important a purchasing driver as price. When it comes to Christmas shopping, we want to buy gifts which have a positive impact on people and planet. In Ludlow we’re fortunate to have…
Traidcraft Exchange Regenerator’s Appeal Wrap-up
In the Spring, the Ludlow Fair Trade Town Group held a series of fundraising events to raise money for Traidcraft Exchange’s Regenerator’s Appeal. Last month we were contacted by Traidcraft Exchange with the wonderful news that a phenomenal total of £1,312,585 was raised through the Appeal. This includes over £650,000 of matched funding from the…
The Ludlow Green Festival is back!
Ludlow Green Festival, the county’s largest event that brings environmental issues to the forefront through interactive and entertaining ways, is back on Sunday July 11th in Castle Square. 2021 marks the 24th anniversary of the Ludlow Green Festival, after it was cancelled last year due to Covid. Local environmental group Ludlow 21, who organise the…
Regenerator’s Appeal fundraising round-up
Throughout May and early June the Ludlow Fairtrade Town Group held a range of fundraising events to support Traidcraft Exchange’s Regenerators Appeal. Read more to find out the highlights, and the all-important fundraising total…. Through the Regenerator’s Appeal, Traidcraft Exchange are working with smallholder producers in developing countries to empower them to combat the devastating…
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