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SUMMARY:Fairtrade Debate & Producer  Presentation
DESCRIPTION:Come and support this joint Fairtrade Association Birmingham/University of Birmingham event hosted by Oxfam Outreach Society.  Students from Holyhead School will lead a debate on the motion “This House believes that Free Trade provides the best means for attaining Fair Trade”. \nThe debate will be followed by a presentation by Sheena Varghese\, Director of Manarcadu Social Service Society (MASS)\, a co-operative of farmers who grow a variety of Fairtrade products including Arabica and Robusta coffees\, cocoa\, cinnamon\, white & black pepper\, vanilla\, cardamom\, coconut and ginger.  Sheena will talk about how Fairtrade benefits the farmers and help to improve food security.  The event will be followed by a drinks reception & networking. \nAll are welcome to attend.  The Business School is on Edgbaston Park Road (opposite the Guild) and there is plenty of parking available in the North Car Park on Pritchatts Road.
URL:http://www.fairtradebirmingham.org.uk/event/fairtrade-debate-producer-presentation-2
LOCATION:Business School Lecture Theatre\, University of Birmingham\, Birmingham\, West Midlands\, B15 2TT\, United Kingdom
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20151113T180000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20151113T204500
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SUMMARY:Sustainability Forum
DESCRIPTION:Calling all businesses who want to have their say on the review of the Birmingham Business Charter for Social Responsibility and find out how to better support Fairtrade. \nFollowing the successful Fairtrade Celebration event (details below)\, join us for an evening looking at Fairtrade with sixth-form students from Holyhead School Handsworth formally debating whether “This House believes that the route to Fairtrade is Free Trade”.  Then take part in the discussion on the review of the ethical procurement section of the Business Charter and look at where Fairtrade in the city goes next. \nFriday 13 November from 18.00 – 20.45 in the Banqueting Suite at the Council House. \nClick here for more information  and to reserve a place or exhibition space email:sustainabilityteam@birmingham.gov.uk \n 
URL:http://www.fairtradebirmingham.org.uk/event/sustainability-forum
LOCATION:The Council House\, Victoria Square\, Birmingham\, B1 1BB\, United Kingdom
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20150910T100000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20150910T160000
DTSTAMP:20260403T191226
CREATED:20150906T105226Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20150906T105226Z
UID:584-1441879200-1441900800@www.fairtradebirmingham.org.uk
SUMMARY:AUTUMNROADSHOW
DESCRIPTION:Carrs Lane Church are hosting a Traid Craft Road show on THURSDAY 10th September everyone welcome please see below for a programme of whats happening on the day !\nA U T U M N R O A D S H O W\nThe Church at Carrs Lane\, Birmingham\,  \n… \n\nThursday 10th September 2015 \n10.00 am – Coffee and browse brand new range\ntaste new grocery products \n10.50 am – Act of worship (optional) \n11.00 am – ‘Call to Action’ and Q&A — Larry Bush\,\nMarketing Director — Traidcraft \n12.00 pm – Lunch – bring your own \n1.30 pm – ‘Ready Steady Cook’ – Demonstration using Traidcraft\ningredients – David Greenwood-Haigh \n2.30 pm – ‘Show You Care’ – helping you to help Traidcraft this\nAutumn – Jane Riley\, Supporter Development Manager\, \n3.00pm – ‘Question Time’ – meet our panel of producer partners \n4.00 pm – Close \nNB: 10% extra discount for any craft or card order placed on the day \nCOME FOR THE DAY OR POP IN FOR HALF AN HOUR
URL:http://www.fairtradebirmingham.org.uk/event/autumnroadshow
LOCATION:The Church\, Carrs Lane\, Birmingham\, B4 7SX
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20150605T110000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20150605T170000
DTSTAMP:20260403T191226
CREATED:20150512T132056Z
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UID:578-1433502000-1433523600@www.fairtradebirmingham.org.uk
SUMMARY:Birmingham Greener & Healthier Awards
DESCRIPTION:Birmingham City Council\, in partnership with environmental company Veolia\, are inviting schools\, colleges\, universities\, businesses\, restaurants and food outlets as well as community groups and growing projects to enter these prestigious awards. \nThere are four main categories that entries are being welcomed in: \nBest Energy Efficiency Scheme\n Best Waste & Recycling Scheme\n Best Greener & Healthier Lifestyles (Food) Scheme\n Birmingham Connected Sustainable Travel Award \nEach category will then have a sub-category for business\, community and education establishment entries. \nThe 12 winners and one overall winner who is judged to have completely embraced the ethos of the awards will be announced at a grand ceremony taking place in the Banqueting Suite at the Council House on June 5. \nApplication forms and criteria can be downloaded from: http://greencity.birmingham.gov.uk/news/making-birmingham-greener-healthier-awards-2015/ \nThe closing date for entries has been extended to: Friday 22 May 2015. \nApplications forms can be sent to me at the postal address below or email: sustainabilityteam@birmingham.gov.uk (10Mb limit per email) \nEven if you feel our awards are not for you – please circulate this information around your networks or to any groups\, organisations or individuals you think might wish to apply.
URL:http://www.fairtradebirmingham.org.uk/event/birmingham-greener-healthier-awards
LOCATION:The Council House\, Victoria Square\, Birmingham\, B1 1BB\, United Kingdom
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20150601T173000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20150601T193000
DTSTAMP:20260403T191226
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SUMMARY:AGM\, Fairtrade Association of Birmingham
DESCRIPTION:We are holding our Annual General Meeting on the 1st of June\, 2015 at the Council House\, Birmingham.  \nThis will be the moment when everyone in the FAB steps down from their position and elects new members through a process of discussion and consensus.\n We are actively looking for new blood\, who could provide a refreshing perspective to our team. This year is particularly significant as we are celebrating the 10th year of being a Fair Trade city.\n One of our goal is to set up a sustainable business based on fair and ethical principles. People with business acumen\, students researching in sustainable trade\, citizens with oratory skills or simply one who passionately believes in Fair Trade\, are warmly invited to our meeting.\n The following positions are up for grabs which includes the Chair\, Vice Chair\, Treasurer and Communications/Website Editor. \nHope you would respond to our clarion call to join our party !\nFAB members
URL:http://www.fairtradebirmingham.org.uk/event/agm-fairtrade-association-of-birmingham
LOCATION:The Council House\, Victoria Square\, Birmingham\, B1 1BB\, United Kingdom
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DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20150503T160000
DTSTAMP:20260403T191226
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SUMMARY:OPEN GARDEN -MOSLEY
DESCRIPTION:opengarden\nPlease come and enjoy a cup of tea and a slice of cake whist viewing this truly beautiful garden.\nEntry £2 and all proceeds go Lucia Charity. \nLife Uplifted by Change in Africa \nLUCIA is a registered charity\, based in the West Midlands\, supporting women\, children and communities in Ethiopia. It is one of the poorest countries in the world\, but is full of hard-working and resourceful people. We give community groups a helping hand to make the most of local resources and abilities\, in order to generate income\, and in turn to feed\, clothe and educate their families. We believe that the key to positive change is to enable communities\, particularly women\, to help themselves with long-term sustainable development and to reduce reliance on international aid.
URL:http://www.fairtradebirmingham.org.uk/event/open-garden-mosley
LOCATION:Open Garden\, 115 Salisbury Road\, Birmingham\, B13 8LA
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20140923T080000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20140923T170000
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SUMMARY:23rd September 2014
DESCRIPTION:Next Fab meeting 5.30 The Council House\, Birmingham
URL:http://www.fairtradebirmingham.org.uk/event/23rd-september-2014
LOCATION:West Midlands
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20140713T170000
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SUMMARY:Father Alberto Speaking Tour
DESCRIPTION:Father Alberto Franco is a Columbian priest and human rights advocate\, and the Executive Secretary of Christian Aid partner Inter-Church Commission for Justice and Peace. \nHe has worked for more than 20 years to support the rights of Afro-Colombian and indigenous communities and peasant farmers. \nAs part of his tour of the West Midlands\, Father Alberto\, who is a highly recommended and inspirational speaker\, will be spending an evening at Lichfield Methodist Church. \n\n5.00pm : Opportunity to meet Father Alberto over refreshments\n6.30pm : Ecumenical Evening Service. Preacher: Fr Alberto\n7.30pm : Q&A session\n\nThis event is organised by the Lichfield Christian Aid Committee. \nFor more on Fr Alberto: http://bit.ly/1pyYbGx
URL:http://www.fairtradebirmingham.org.uk/event/father-alberto-speaking-tour
LOCATION:Lichfield Methodist Church\, Tamworth Street\, Lichfield\, WS13 6JJ
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20140711T100000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20140711T140000
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UID:472-1405072800-1405087200@www.fairtradebirmingham.org.uk
SUMMARY:Fair Trade Coffee Morning
DESCRIPTION:Friday July 11th 10.00am until 1.30pm at ‘The Coffee Tree’ Duke Street Church\, Duke Street\, Sutton Coldfield B72 1RJ
URL:http://www.fairtradebirmingham.org.uk/event/fair-trade-coffee-morning
LOCATION:The Coffee Tree\, Duke Street Church\, Sutton Coldfield\, B72 1RJ
ORGANIZER;CN="Gill%20Smith":MAILTO:gill@fairtradedesign.co.uk
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20140707T193000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20140707T193000
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SUMMARY:Fairtrade Wine Tasting
DESCRIPTION:Whittington’s very own œnologist and raconteur\, Rob Golding\, will be hosting this evening for wine lovers\, with a selection of red\, white and sparking Fairtrade wines to sample. \nThis has proven to be a very popular event in previous years\, with everyone enjoying an entertaining\, informative and sociable evening. \nTickets: £7.50 from Whittington Fairtrade Group (Steve Barr: 01543 432605).
URL:http://www.fairtradebirmingham.org.uk/event/fairtrade-wine-tasting
LOCATION:Whittington Cricket Club\, Vicarage Lane\, Whittington\, Lichfield\, WS14 9LQ
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20140616T173000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20140616T173000
DTSTAMP:20260403T191226
CREATED:20140523T074807Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20140529T150258Z
UID:398-1402939800-1402939800@www.fairtradebirmingham.org.uk
SUMMARY:Fairtrade Association Birmingham: Annual General Meeting
DESCRIPTION:Everyone who has an interest in fair trade and especially the fair trade movement in Birmingham would be very welcome at FAB’s AGM\, so please do come along.
URL:http://www.fairtradebirmingham.org.uk/event/fairtrade-association-birmingham-agm
LOCATION:The Council House\, Victoria Square\, Birmingham\, B1 1BB\, United Kingdom
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20140607T103000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20140607T170000
DTSTAMP:20260403T191226
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LAST-MODIFIED:20140602T141259Z
UID:414-1402137000-1402160400@www.fairtradebirmingham.org.uk
SUMMARY:Big Green Lunch
DESCRIPTION:For a second year\, Birmingham is hosting a Big Green Lunch event a the enchanting Birmingham Botanical Gardens. \nThe Big Lunch is an initiative started by the Eden Project that encourages people across the UK to come together for a few hours of food\, friendship and fun. It aims to foster stronger\, friendlier and greener minded communities where people start to share things\, from conversation and ideas to skills and resources. \nWe’ve added a green twist to our event to make it an educational and ethical event promoting sustainable lifestyles and behaviour change in a fun way as a greener Birmingham is a better city to live\, work and eat in! \nAttractions include: \n\nBio-diesel powered stage show with headliners the amazing ‘Electric Swing Circus’ and featuring many more fabulous\, foot-tapping local bands;\nThe Birmingham Fair Trade and Ethical Market selling a range of locally sourced and fairly traded produce;\nFreshly cooked hot food for sale – or bring your own picnic;\nBollywood dancing performance & workshop;\nMagic Show;\nBelly Dance performance;\nCircus skills workshops;\nGiant games on the lawn;\nJunk art and model making;\nHands-on environmental art interventions;\nLive demonstrations from Kitchen cookery school;\nSustainable and green exhibitors;\nSmoothie Bike;\nFairtrade tea & coffee for sale.\n\nWe are able to offer a reduced entrance fee for the day of £1 per adult\, with free entry for under 16s. \nCome and visit the beautiful gardens and glass houses whilst enjoying an entertaining\, creative\, education and sustainable—as well as tasty—fun day out! \nBig Green Lunch flyer
URL:http://www.fairtradebirmingham.org.uk/event/big-green-lunch
LOCATION:Birmingham Botanical Gardens\, Westbourne Road\, Edgbaston\, B15 3TR
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20140510T100000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20140510T160000
DTSTAMP:20260403T191226
CREATED:20140407T071800Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20150221T015912Z
UID:176-1399716000-1399737600@www.fairtradebirmingham.org.uk
SUMMARY:Fairtrade at Big Green Fair
DESCRIPTION:Fairtrade Lichfield together with Whittington Fairtrade Group will again be spreading the Fairtrade message at this year’s Big Green Fair—an environmentally-friendly bonanza of entertainment\, crafts\, energy-saving ideas\, and local food and drink
URL:http://www.fairtradebirmingham.org.uk/event/fairtrade-at-big-green-fair
LOCATION:Guildhall\, Bore Street\, Lichfield\, WS13 6LS\, United Kingdom
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20140503T100000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20140503T160000
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CREATED:20140428T054218Z
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UID:222-1399111200-1399132800@www.fairtradebirmingham.org.uk
SUMMARY:Gardeners’ Spring Fayre
DESCRIPTION:Come down to Mell Square and Go Green! \nLearn about bee keeping\, renewable energy and sustainable transport. See willow weaving\, flowerpot heads and hazel hurdle. And buy plants furniture and herbs. \nThis looks to be a really exciting event\, with more stalls than ever\, covering a wide range of green concerns\, including energy conservation\, environmental conservation and promotion of locally grown food.
URL:http://www.fairtradebirmingham.org.uk/event/gardeners-spring-fayre
LOCATION:Mell Square\, Solihull\, B91 3BG
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