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Fairtrade Fortnight

Name: Fairtrade Fortnight
Start: 2026-09-21
End: 2026-10-04
Location: Monmouthshire

Fairtrade Fortnight in Monmouthshire is an annual two-week community awareness campaign running from September 21 to October 4, 2026. This event, held across the county, aims to promote ethical consumption and advocate for fair pay for farmers and growers globally, featuring various activities like Fairtrade stalls, workshops, coffee mornings, film screenings, and quizzes.

Date: Sep 21 - Oct 4, 2026
Location: Monmouthshire
Status: Ongoing

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Event summary

Highlights

Focus on "Fair Pay" theme for global farmers and growers
Fairtrade stalls, workshops, coffee mornings, and film screenings
Monmouth Mayor signs and showcases a special Fairtrade teapot
Fairtrade quizzes with opportunities to win ethically sourced goods

The 2026 Fairtrade Fortnight emphasizes the theme of "Fair Pay," highlighting the importance of equitable wages for international producers of goods such as tea, coffee, chocolate, and bananas. Throughout Monmouthshire, residents are invited to participate in a diverse range of activities. These include Fairtrade stalls located in venues like County Hall and Agincourt Square market, interactive workshops, and coffee mornings held at various community locations such as Osbaston Church in Wales School and Ty Price.

Additional public engagement activities include a film screening, educational Fairtrade assemblies in schools, and quizzes offered at local hubs and Monmouthshire Libraries where participants can win Fairtrade goodies. The Monmouth Mayor supports the initiative by signing a special Fairtrade teapot, which will be showcased at local events. Monmouth has been recognized as a certified Fairtrade Town for 26 years, demonstrating a sustained commitment to fair trade principles. The campaign encourages simple shopping choices as a way to support workers globally, protecting them from unfair pay scales and unsafe working conditions.

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