Chesham - a Fairtrade Town
What is Fairtrade?
Fairtrade is about better prices, decent working conditions, local sustainability, and fair terms of trade for farmers and workers in the developing world. By requiring companies to pay sustainable prices (which must never fall lower than the market price), Fairtrade addresses the injustices of conventional trade, which traditionally discriminates against the poorest, weakest producers. It enables them to improve their position and have more control over their lives.
Chesham first Fairtrade town
Chesham is very proud that on 29th March 2005 it became the first Fairtrade Town in Buckinghamshire with support given by the Town Council. In 2010 we are celebrating 5 years of Fairtrade in Chesham.
The certificate was officially handed to us by Cheryl Gillan MP at the Elgiva in June 2005. Fiona Castle was also there to speak about her commitment to Fairtrade.
Happy Birthday To Us
Published: 31 March 2010
Chesham4Fairtrade took over the Town Hall to celebrate 5 years as a Fairtrade Town.
Fairtrade Birthday Bake-Off Delights
Published: 31 March 2010
The Birthday Bake-Off competition delighted visitors who got to taste and judge a variety of Fairtrade cakes produced by talented Chesham cooks.
Fun at the Fashion Show
Published: 30 March 2010
A fun time was had by all at the Fairtrade Fashion Show held on the 4th March.