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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 … Continue reading Traidcraft: 1979 – 2023

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 … Continue reading Save our favourite foods this Fairtrade Fortnight

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 … Continue reading Ludlow Green Festival: A joyful day with an important message

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 … Continue reading Celebrating our beautiful Earth at Ludlow Eco Carnival