Lots of events with a Fairtrade feature can be found around the Holme Valley – take a look and join in! If you’d like your event listed here please email our web manager: sophie@fairandfunky.com

Banana Breakout! - Holmfirth and Honley - Saturday 7th March 2020

Banana breakout is BACK!

Members of Holme Valley Fairtrade will be out and about in Holmfirth and Honley celebrating Fairtrade Fortnight and giving out Fairtrade goodies! Keep your eyes peeled for our team in their banana costumes!

Fairtrade Fortnight 2020 - 24th February to 8th March 2020

Fairtrade Fortnight is an action-packed highlight of the year, when campaigners, businesses, schools and places of worship show their support for the farmers and workers who grow our food in developing countries - keep checking our Facebook page for more up to date activity in Kirklees.

For more details, take a look on the Fairtrade Foundation website.

Fairtrade Fortnight Celebration Event - University of Huddersfield - Wednesday 11th March, 5.30pm

This is a finale event celebrating Fairtrade Fortnight activity in the Kirklees area. This celebration will exhibit fair trade hand-crafts, photos and videos that document the excitement of  the two-weeks. This event is aimed at appreciating the achievements and contribution of everyone participating in Fairtrade Fortnight in Kirklees, as well as inspiring activity for years to come!

More details about the event will follow.... watch this space!

Swap Shop Sew - Holmfirth Civic Hall - Saturday 18th April, 2pm to 4pm

Swap Shop Sew is BACK! with Upcycle Fashion and fairandfunky.

Swap Shop Sew is the easy & ethical way to update your wardrobe!

1. Gather up your unwanted items of clothing
2. Bring your clothing to Swap Shop Sew between 2pm and 3pm
3. Whilst you wait, shop in the ethical marketplace, join an upcycling workshop and enjoy a Fairtrade brew
4. Swap your clothes to create a whole new wardrobe!

If you are interested in having a stall in the ethical marketplace please contact sophie@fairandfunky.com