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.
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.
Invitation to Our Birthday Party!
Published: 29 January 2010
Chesham is celebrating 5 years as a Fairtrade Town. We're holding a birthday party to celebrate and you're all invited!
Fairtrade Fashion Show - 4th March
Published: 28 January 2010
Celebrate Fairtrade Fortnight in style at our Fairtrade Fashion Show and Poetry Awards Evening.
Fairly Fantastic Fashions
Published: 7 December 2009
Chesham4Fairtrade is challenging the people of Chesham to create their own fashion with a conscience.
Thomas Harding's Got Talent!
Published: 7 December 2009
Shed@ThePark Theatre Company were wowed by the creative talents of Thomas Harding Junior School pupils during an interactive workshop exploring Fairtrade.