Briefing:Get ready for Fairtrade Fortnight From: Emma Hoddinott For attention of: Council Candidates, Labour & Co-operative Councillors Published: 26th January 2018 Last updated: 26th January 2018 Printed: 23rd December 2024 Other formats: Print Fairtrade Fortnight 2018 is from Monday 26 February to Sunday 11 March. The theme this year is about welcoming people in your communities, schools, workplaces and places of worship to ‘Come on in’ to Fairtrade. This is a great opportunity for local candidates and Councillors to work with their community to raise awareness of Fairtrade. Find out more below and start planning your idea for Fairtrade Fortnight! Action Points Put Fairtrade Fortnight in your diaryIt will held on Monday 26 February to Sunday 11 March 2018 Try one of our five ideas for Fairtrade FortnightFrom tweeting to coffee mornings, there are plenty of ways to get involved. Let us know your plansGet in touch by tweeting us @CoopPartyLocal or emailing local@party.coop For more information For more information, or for support in with implementing these steps in your area, contact our Local Government Officer Emma Hoddinott Resources The Fairtrade Foundation has numerous free materials available to help you. You can order yours here : You can also order Fairtrade samples here