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

Yummy Fest - Yummy Yorkshire – 15th and 16th July

Join Fairtrade friends fairandfunky and many others at this brilliant event! For full details please take a look here: http://www.yummyyorkshire.co.uk/tractor-fest/

Sunday Brunch - The Black Cat Bistro - Sunday 16th July (& every third Sunday of the month)

To celebrate their second birthday, The Black Cat Bistro are launching Sunday Brunch, served from 10am to 4pm, and offering a whole host of brunch-time treats (not forgetting the Fairtrade tea and coffee)!


Call to book: 01484 682212

Marsh Fest – Ukraine Club, Huddersfield - Saturday 22nd July 

​This family friendly fun day and music event is held within the stunning grounds of the Ukraine Club, Huddersfield and brings together a plethora of local music and performing art talents to perform, with all proceeds donated to the Welcome Centre, Huddersfield who provide a range of supportive services including a food bank, bedding, clothing and advice to individuals and families in the area suffering with poverty and in financial crisis. Every single penny counts and is put to great use, to assist people in getting back on their feet.
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Marshfest 2017 promises to be a fantastic day of fun, laughter and enjoyment for all ages. Tickets are £5 for 15's and over: https://www.ticketsource.co.uk/date/334798

fairandfunky Pop-Up Shop - Holmfirth Methodist Church – Thursday 27th July, 10am to 12noon

​Join fairandfunky’s regular pop-up shop at this lovely coffee morning from 10am – 12noon.

A Traidcraft stall of goodies is also open!

You can even enjoy Fairtrade refreshments whilst you browse, provided by Holmfirth Methodist Church.

Huddersfield Food and Drink Festival – St George's Square, Huddersfield - Thursday 3rd to Sunday 6th August

​The largest festival of its kind in the country returns for number 17! Appearing in St George's Square, the four day food bonanza brings sights, sounds and smells from all around.

Look out for fairandfunky, Kirklees Fairtrade and many more!

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Cheese Fest Friday - Social Progress, Honley - Friday 11th August, 4pm to 6pm

Are you looking for an informal networking opportunity in Huddersfield, West Yorkshire? This may be perfect for you!

You are invited to to Cheese Fest Friday at Social Progress HQ for cheese, wine (or Fairtrade tea and coffee) and business networking.

Hosted by Social Progress, bringing you an informal networking event where you can wind-down after the week of work leading into the weekend.

There will be a selection of tasty cheeses, yummy chutneys, biscuits and wine available for attendees to enjoy provided by Holme Valley Fairtrade members The Black Cat Bistro.

Ladies Who Lunch - The Black Cat Bistro - Friday 25th August, 11am - 2.30pm

The Black Cat Bistro are thrilled to announce that, from the success of their previous event, they will be launching 'Ladies Who Lunch' as a monthly event!
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Starting on Friday 25th August, and continuing on every last Friday after that!

Call to book: 01484 682212

Honley Feast – Honley Village - Saturday 16th September​

​All info can be found here: https://www.facebook.com/events/1663849160298804/ Do support this great event and look out for the bananas!!!

The 'fairandfunky Fairtrade Family Food Zone' at Holmfirth Food and Drink Festival - Holmfirth Market Hall - Saturday 24th to Sunday 25th September

Holmfirth Food and Drink Festival (subject to license) runs from 23rd – 25th September 2017 and as part of the festival team fairandfunky are managing the ‘fairandfunky Fairtrade family food zone’ in Holmfirth Market on Saturday 24th and Sunday 25th.

The ‘fairandfunky Fairtrade family food zone’ is an exciting, interesting and unique marketplace of local and Fairtrade/ethical stallholders – will you be there? Holmfirth Market will be filled with stallholders from the Yorkshire Region (the closer to Holmfirth, the better!) selling Fairtrade, recycled, organic or locally produced goods – food AND gifts.

Stirley Farm Food Festival – Stirley Community Farm - Saturday 30th September

​Details to follow – SAVE THE DATE!

Cotton On To Fairtrade Coffee Morning – Honley High School – Tuesday 3rd October, 9am to 11am

The Fairtrade Cotton on to Fairtrade Coffee Morning at Honley High School will welcome Fairtrade cotton producer Viswaraj Maghoo to share his story and describe his life-changing experiences from working in a sweatshop to being employed by a Fairtrade-licensed Factory.
 
More details will follow – but for now – please put the date in your diary and be at this special celebration event of all things Fairtrade in the Holme Valley – with informal networking over tea, coffee and cake!

fairandfunky Sustainable Schools Conference for Primary Schools  – Al-Hikmah Centre (IMWS), Batley – Friday 6th October 2017

The fairandfunky Sustainable Schools Conference brings together Primary Schools to celebrate World Environment Day. The conference will ignite enthusiasm and interest in both pupils and teachers for local and global sustainability.

The conference will link themes of citizenship, food, biodiversity and waste from the Eco-Schools programme, Food For Life and Fairtrade Schools Award, providing evidence for each of these award schemes. All students will create individual recycled artworks to take home, along with a pack of wildflower seeds and other eco-goodies. The event will close with a Q&A and certificate presentations from Tracy Brabin MP. Leading workshop providers – fairandfunky, Grow To School, Pockets Theatre and LoveBread – will facilitate interactive sessions involving drama, recycling, local food and muddy fingers – providing plenty of food for thought!

The conference costs £120 for each school to bring 8 students and 2 teacher delegates. Please email helen@fairandfunky.com for a booking form and to reserve your school a place.