Help celebrate Fairtrade Fortnight from 25 February to 7 March by sampling delicious drinks, mouth-watering snacks and other products when Guildford Borough Council will be supporting a number of events and activities around the borough.

Says Lead Councillor for Procurement and Projects, Cllr Nigel Manning: “We are keen to encourage people to buy products carrying the Fairtrade mark so that farmers in developing countries can receive a fair deal for the crops they grow plus additional income to invest for the future.

“Many people still only think of tea and coffee when they think of Fairtrade but there is actually a huge range of products - from peppercorns, cinnamon and avocados to blueberry muffins, wine and rum - so there really is something for everyone." adds Cllr Manning.

• Sample Fairtrade food and find out more about how you can give Fairtrade a chance at the following events:
• The Guildford Fairtrade Group will have a stall outside Sainsbury’s in Burpham on 29 February and 7 March.
• Local businesses with an interest in Fairtrade, or an interest in finding out more are welcome to attend a free event at the Guildford Institute, Ward Street from 6pm to 8.30pm on Wednesday 5 March. The group is especially hoping to attract Guildford-based companies and other organisations.
• Fairtrade goodies are also on offer at Emmanuel Church in Stoughton every morning and St John’s Church Centre in Merrow on the last Friday of every month. For more information call Jillian Doran on 01483 561037 or e mail jilliangreaves@hotmail.com.

Being a Fairtrade town means many local organisations, including the borough council, make Fairtrade products available to staff or members of the public. For details of Fairtrade Fortnight events in the borough or for a Guildford Fairtrade Directory contact Cati Smith on 01483 444509.