On February 27th, York Fair Trade Forum arranged a special viewing of the film "The People and the Olive" at York's City Screen cinema. The film is a powerful documentary about the daily struggles and joys of Palestinian farmers and a dedicated group of Americans who ran the first ever Palestinian Ultramarathon. The event was followed by a … [Read more...]

On 23rd January 2014 the third Yorkshire Fairtrade Schools Conference was held at Temple Hall, York St John University. The conference was organised by the Centre for Global Education http://www.centreforglobaleducation.org/at YSJU and York Fair Trade Forum. Excellent and varied presentations on a Fairtrade theme were given by Riccall and Cawood … [Read more...]

World Fair Trade Day in May is a very important event in the Fair Trade calendar. In 2014 it falls on Saturday 10th May and this year we will be celebrating by holding our Fair Trade Market in Parliament Street.   Last year's event included an evening of entertainment that was sold out well in advance. Pictured to the right, Helen Harrison, … [Read more...]

  This year’s Schools Conference will take place at the same venue on Thursday Jan 23rd 2014.. Last year York St John University kindly hosted the second Fairtrade Schools Conference here in York on Wednesday 23rd January,, arranged by York Fair Trade Forum and the Centre for Global Education. A large number of Primary and Secondary … [Read more...]

Professor educates York activists Fair trade activists gathered at the Priory Street Centre, for the York Fair Trade Forum Annual General Meeting. A full team of enthusiastic candidates was elected, to help run the group and its many activities that take place across the city. Helen Harrison gave an annual report which highlighted the thriving … [Read more...]