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 … Continue reading Local gifts with global impact
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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 … Continue reading Traidcraft Exchange Regenerator’s Appeal Wrap-up
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 … Continue reading The Ludlow Green Festival is back!
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 … Continue reading Regenerator’s Appeal fundraising round-up
Virtual Big Brew success!
We held our first EVER Virtual event earlier this month…and it was a huge success! The Ludlow Fairtrade Virtual Big Brew was held on the 11th May. It was a relaxed event, with tea and cake provided by LFTG’s very own Liz Taylor – who worked hard to bake and distribute “mini cake boxes” for … Continue reading Virtual Big Brew success!