Latest Fairtrade Forum info (24 Nov 2012)

Dear Fairtrade Campaigner,

On Saturday 24th November, all Fairtrade supporters in the East of England are invited to our first ever East of England Campaigns Day in Cambridge, jointly hosted by Fairtrade Cambridge, Anglia Ruskin Fairtrade University and the Fairtrade Foundation. The event will offer ideas and support for you to develop your Town campaign!

We’ve got a great agenda lined up for you including:

• Interesting workshops such as ‘What next for your Fairtrade campaign?’, ‘What do we understand by the term Fair?’
• Stalls, displays and Fairtrade tasters
• Elections for the East of England National Campaigner Committee representative
• Networking opportunities and the chance to share ideas and experiences

Date and time: Saturday 24 November 2012, 10am-4pm
Address: Anglia Ruskin University, East Road, Cambridge, CB1 1PT
All we need now is you!
Book a place at the East of England Campaigns Day here.
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Stand for Election!

Also, for the first time and at this event, a representative for the East of England will be elected on to the Fairtrade National Campaigner Committee. Would you like to stand? Do you know someone in the region who is passionate about grassroots campaigning on Fairtrade? Why not nominate them?

Remember to check that the person you nominate is happy with you putting their name forward! Deadlines for nominations is Friday 16 November. Complete the nomination form and return to faith.holland [at] fairtrade.org.uk

Candidates need to attend the East of England Campaigns Day to present their case, after which a secret ballot will be held.

Best wishes, Fairtrade Cambridge, Anglia Ruskin Fairtrade University and Fairtrade Foundation