Councillors attend community event to promote Fairtrade

Councillors attend community event to promote Fairtrade…

Fairtrade Llanelli organised an ‘Unfair Funfair’ event at Coedcae School where pupils from schools across Llanelli took part in raising awareness and promoting Fairtrade.

Cllr Mike Cranham of Bigyn Ward said:

“It was a thoroughly entertaining morning. All the children seemed to enjoy themselves, actively taking part in all activities. It was lovely to see all the children participating.

“I would like to thank Tara Fisher for all of her enthusiasm and hard work that she has put into Fairtrade Llanelli.”

Cllr Sean Rees of Glanymor Ward added:

“It was great to see the children from schools across the Llanelli area getting engaged with all of the activities at Coedcae School today. “There are now over 600 towns who have achieved Fairtrade status across the UK. Here in west Wales, there is a growing network of Fairtrade activity but Llanelli & District is unfortunately regarded as the missing link, why should our town be any different? “I’d like to also congratulate Tara Fisher for taking the initiative and for all of her hard work so far. “In my comprehensive school days, I was part of a sub-committee in partnership with CAFOD (The Catholic Agency For Overseas Development). We had some very productive discussions in exploring the opportunities and positive benefits that Fairtrade can bring to towns like ours as well as researching case studies from developing countries across the globe. “We need to enhance good working conditions for our producers and farmers as well as continue to encourage more people to buy and shop locally. Advancing sustainability where possible to ensure environmental integrity, economic viability and a just society for present and future generations.”

Tara Fisher, Organiser of Llanelli Fairtrade said:

Members of Llanelli and District Fairtrade had a wonderful morning attending a Fairtrade morning at Coedcae School, where several junior schools came to develop their knowledge of Fairtrade through fun, the best way to learn. Coedcae students were the mentors in helping the youngsters to try out three areas of fun. The first is something called an Unfair Funfair where the youngsters seem to be going to a normal fair but nothing works so that we can feel the frustration of knowing that life can be hard especially for farmers in the Third World and why they need Fairtrade. The second was to practise African drumming which the children loved. The third was to learn African Art. A great morning!