Calne Community Area Fairtrade Group
All are welcome to join us at our meetings and to find out more about Fairtrade.
Our Next Meeting: AGM & Refreshments Thursday 16th May 2024 7.30pm -
Marden House Centre Calne
More info - Call Stan on 07979 652783
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CALNE Community Area Fairtrade Group, is a voluntary group of local people who believe in promoting and advancing the cause of Fairtrade as outlined by the Fairtrade Foundation. The Group has, along with may other groups across Wiltshire and the Country as a whole, has been in existence for some years. We are allied to the Wiltshire FAIRTRADE Group.
We gained Fairtrade Town Status in 2019, sucessfully renewing in 2020/21, and gained Fairtrade Community Status in April 2024. Other towns in our relative locality that have Fairtrade Town status include: Corsham (2016), Trowbridge (2009), Devizes (2006) and Bradford on Avon (2003). We plan and organise events in Calne Town and the surrounding Parishes for Fairtrade Fortnight each year which takes place a the end of February though to the second week in March, although this may be changing to September following Fairtrade Fortnight 2024. More informtion in the new year... See the Special September Fairtrade Fortnight 2024 page! |
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Group Officers (Calne Fairtrade Community Campaign Steering Committee)
Fairtrade Community Officers
Chairman: Stan Woods - Email: [email protected] (Telephone: 01249 814499 Mobile: 07979-652783)
Vice Chair: John Boaler Email: [email protected]
Secretary: Jenny Woods - Email: [email protected]
Treasurer: David Gillett - Email: : [email protected]
The full Steering Committee Membership comprises the Elected Officers above, plus
Adrienne DARTS - Founder Member
Jenny COLBY - since 2017
Caroline FOSTER - Founder Member
Colette SOM - Founder Member
"Let's make Calne & Parishes a Fairtrade Community" Project Steering Committee
Embarking on this project for Calne and the surrounding Parishes we need to strengthen our committee with NEW MEMBERS.
We need people who have contacts with schools, cafes, business, etc, but most of all we need you if you are enthusiastic about improving your town and the Parishes around CALNE.
Email or Call us - to discuss, and come to our next meeting: Meetings are open for everyone interested in the Calne Fairtrade Town Project. If you cannot come to a meeting on a weekday but want to join us or help PLEASE let us know so we can arrange alternatives.
Fairtrade Community Officers
Chairman: Stan Woods - Email: [email protected] (Telephone: 01249 814499 Mobile: 07979-652783)
Vice Chair: John Boaler Email: [email protected]
Secretary: Jenny Woods - Email: [email protected]
Treasurer: David Gillett - Email: : [email protected]
The full Steering Committee Membership comprises the Elected Officers above, plus
Adrienne DARTS - Founder Member
Jenny COLBY - since 2017
Caroline FOSTER - Founder Member
Colette SOM - Founder Member
"Let's make Calne & Parishes a Fairtrade Community" Project Steering Committee
Embarking on this project for Calne and the surrounding Parishes we need to strengthen our committee with NEW MEMBERS.
- Are you interested in Fairtrade in general and particularly poorer producer countries that supply us with food essentials?
- Are you interested in raising the profile of Calne by helping it to maintain its Fairtrade Town/Community status?
We need people who have contacts with schools, cafes, business, etc, but most of all we need you if you are enthusiastic about improving your town and the Parishes around CALNE.
Email or Call us - to discuss, and come to our next meeting: Meetings are open for everyone interested in the Calne Fairtrade Town Project. If you cannot come to a meeting on a weekday but want to join us or help PLEASE let us know so we can arrange alternatives.
