Fairtrade Fortnight 2013 - Keele University

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Fairtrade Fortnight – 25th February – 10th March

Diary of events

  • Monday 25th February at 1pm – A Fairtrade Welcome, Concourse (weather permitting, alternatively SU)
    Join Deputy Vice Chancellor Rama Thirunamachandran to find out about Fairtrade at Keele and how you can make a difference to the lives of workers in the developing countries. Enjoy entertainment courtesy of Dance Sport.
  • 9am – 5pm every day of Fairtrade Fortnight - Make a pledge and receive a free Fairtrade product
    Make a pledge to change to a Fairtrade product and help make a difference to the lives of workers in the developing world. What’s more, when you make your pledge, you will receive a free Fairtrade product.
    You can make your pledge at one of four locations:
    SU reception area
    Chancellor’s Building foyer area
    Medical School by Le Café
    Sports Hall reception area
    Pledges will be hung on a pledge tree and displayed throughout Fairtrade Fortnight.
    Free products are subject to availability and given away on a first come, first served basis so don’t miss out and get yours early!
  • Monday 25th February 10am-4pm – Fairtrade Gift Stall, Chancellor’s Building
  • Thursday 28th 9pm - SU Fairtrade Quiz, Scruffy Squirrel Your favourite quiz with a special section dedicated to Fairtrade questions! Make sure you do your research.
  • Friday 1st March 6-7pm– Silly Games, Sports Hall
    Come and join us at the Sports Centre for some silly games using Fairtrade items. Take a visit back to your childhood with these fun games.
  • Saturday 2ndMarch 10am-1pm – Fairtrade 5 a side Football Tournament, Sports Hall. Sign up your team by registering at the Sports Hall reception.
  • Thursday 7th March 9pm - SU Fairtrade Quiz, Scruffy Squirrel
    Your favourite quiz with a special section dedicated to Fairtrade questions! Make sure you do your research.