Wednesday
3rd March 2004
Fairtrade Fortnight: Events |
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banana producer in Dominica - image courtesy of banana link. |
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Following
Reading's official status as a Fairtrade town, a fortnight of celebratory
events has been organised throughout the town from talks to tasting
sessions.
See
below for the list of events.
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Event
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Meet
the chair of the Toldeo Cocoa Growers |
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Where
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Reading
University, Students Union, Palmer Building, ground floor, Room
5 |
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Time
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1.30pm |
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Details
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A
chance to meet the chair of the Toledo Cocoa Growers, Justine
Peck, and find out what Fairtrade means to Toledo cocoa growers'
lives. |
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Event
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Fairtrade
food-tasting |
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Where
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OXFAM
bookshop, 8 High Street, Reading |
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Time
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All
day |
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Details
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Food-tastings
including cups of fair trade tea and coffee. |
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Event
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'Chocolate
Play' by Fairgame Theatre |
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Where
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Conference
Hall, RISC, 35-39 London Street, Reading |
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Time
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2.30pm |
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Details
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A
dramatic play about West African cocoa production. Followed
by a discussion with fairtrade refreshments. Organised by Reading
borough council. |
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Event
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OXFAM
Fairtrade stall outside Tesco's |
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Where
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Tesco,
Napier Road, Reading |
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Time
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10am
- 3pm |
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Details
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Come
and sample some Fairtrade goodies or find out more about Fairtrade
products. |
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Event
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International
Women's Day Feast and Quiz |
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Where
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Global
Cafe, London Street, Reading |
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Time
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7pm |
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Price
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£10/£8.50
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Details
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A
world food buffet - with vegetarian options - including fairtrade
dessert. Also there's a 'Who is that woman on the wall' competition.Must
buy or book tickets in advance.
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Telephone
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0118
958 3555
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Wednesday
10th March 2004
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Event
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The
Moral Challenges of Globalisation |
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Where
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Reading
University, Whiteknights Campus, Agricultural Building, John
Nike theatre. |
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Time
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2.30pm |
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Details
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Talk
and discussion with Professor John Dunning
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Event
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Talk
on Chocolate |
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Where
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Mojos
Bar, Reading Uni SU Whiteknights |
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Time
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5.30pm |
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Details
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A
talk given by Jo Jessop. Sample Fairtrade snacks and cake.
Jo will also present a Fairtrade hamper to the winner of the
RISC Fairtrade recipe comp.
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Event
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Fairtrade
food-tasting |
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Where
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OXFAM
book shop, 8 High Street, Reading |
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Time
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all
day |
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Details
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Food-tastings
including cups of fair trade tea and coffee.
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Event
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Fairtrade
breakfast |
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Where
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Our
Lady and St Anne's Church, Souithview Avenue, Caversham, Reading |
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Time
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10am |
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Details
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Justice
and Peace/CAFOD group hold a 10th anniversary Fairtrade Breakfast
after mass.
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