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Chesham - a Fairtrade Town

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What is Fairtrade?

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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 Chesham Town Council. In 2010 we celebrated 5 years of Fairtrade in Chesham and Fairtrade Town status was renewed for the 6th year in 2011.

The  first 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.

Dining Out For Global Justice - 6th March

Published: 8 February 2012

Fancing finding out about the hot topic of tax avoidance whilst eating a delicious 2-course meal? Of course you do!

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We're now on Facebook and Twitter!

Keep up to date with the town's Fairtrade campaign by liking Chesham4Fairtrade on Facebook or following @Chesham4FT on Twitter

Easy Ways To Get Involved

Published: 18 October 2012

Could you spare 5 minutes to support Fairtrade and trade justice campaigns?

Find out how to get involved

Fairtrade Firsthand 

Published: 1 February 2012

Have you ever met a banana farmer? Well, now's your chance! Come along to our free talk to find out what Fairtrade means to a farmer from Saint Vincent.

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Step Into An Evening of Fairtrade Chocolate

Published: 12 January 2012

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To celebrate Fairtrade Fortnight, we invite you to an evening of Fairtrade Chocolate, including Chocolat, Swap Your Choc and a chance to win tickets to an Auberge du Chocolat workshop.

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