Fairtrade Festival 7-9 May
The next big chance to celebrate, promote, and enjoy Fairtrade in London is coming up soon. The Fairtrade Festival will take place over the weekend of 7-9 May, which is linked to World Fair Trade Day (8 May) producers and groups all around the world celebrate Fair Trade and it will also celebrate Dubble’s tenth birthday.
To mark their 10th year, Dubble chocolate are throwing a birthday party with special guests, football themed activities and workshops throughout the day. There’ll even be an interactive kid’s opera! Here’s what else you can expect:
- Meet children’s author Tom Palmer who will read from his new book ‘Offside’
- Evening entertainment including walk-in movies with wine and chocolate tasting
- Free samples of your favourite Fairtrade treats
Venue: Potters Field on the South Bank (next to Tower Bridge), Tooley Street/The Queens Walk, Southwark, London SE1 2AA.
Times:
Friday 7 May from 5pm to 9.30pm
Saturday 8 May from 11am to 9.30pm
Sunday 9 May from 11am to 5pm
Fairtrade London will have a stall and is looking for volunteers. If you have a few hours to spare any time between 5-9 May (in the run up to, or during the event), please email volunteer.london@fairtrade.org.uk.
Please spread the word, and come along!
