Brampton
Carlisle
Cockermouth
Eden Valley
Egremont
Kendal
Kirkby Lonsdale
Keswick
Lakes Parish
Millom
Windermere & Bowness
About Fairtrade Towns
To become a Fairtrade town or area you must meet the following five criteria:
1. The local council passes a resolution supporting Fairtrade and agrees to serve Fairtrade coffee and tea at its meetings and in its offices and canteens.
2. A range of Fairtrade products is readily available in the area's shops and local cafes/catering establishments.
3. Fairtrade products are used by a number of local work places and community organisations.
4. The town attracts media coverage and popular support for the campaign.
5. A local Fairtrade Steering Group is convened to ensure continued commitment to its Fairtrade Town status.
For more details of Fairtrade Towns nationally, visit the Fairtrade Foundation
Web site.
1. The local council passes a resolution supporting Fairtrade and agrees to serve Fairtrade coffee and tea at its meetings and in its offices and canteens.
2. A range of Fairtrade products is readily available in the area's shops and local cafes/catering establishments.
3. Fairtrade products are used by a number of local work places and community organisations.
4. The town attracts media coverage and popular support for the campaign.
5. A local Fairtrade Steering Group is convened to ensure continued commitment to its Fairtrade Town status.
For more details of Fairtrade Towns nationally, visit the Fairtrade Foundation
Web site.
Local Information
Kirkby Lonsdale was awarded Fairtrade town status on 3rd March 2007. Then at a ceremony in Birmingham on 6th October, Councillor Alan Day proudly collected the national "Fairtrade Fortnight Award 2007", awarded to Kirkby Lonsdale Town Council by the Fairtrade Foundation for its contribution during Fairtrade Fortnight by promoting Fair Trade and Fairtrade products.
Contact
Jane Sparrow-Niang, 015242 72070,
Alan Day (Chairman, Kirkby Lonsdale Town Council) receiving Fairtrade Fortnight 2007 Award for Best Contribution by Town Council (small town/village) from Fairtrade Foundation, 6 October 2007 (photo courtesy of Fairtrade Foundation)
Fairtrade Town certificate awarded to the people of Kirkby Lonsdale by the Fairtrade Foundation on 3rd March 2007.
Samuel Magona, Ugandan coffee farmer, visits Kirkby Lonsdale March 2007. Photo by Maurice Dybeck
Devil's Bridge, Kirkby Lonsdale. Photo by Maurice Dybeck