Chance to try fairly traded foods

TAVISTOCK will join towns across the country in celebrating Fairtrade Fortnight, which starts on Monday (March 1).

The theme for the fortnight is 'A Taste for Life', which is a reference to the range of tasty foods which qualify for the independent Fairtrade Mark label.

An exhibition at Tavistock Library throughout the fortnight will show how the mark secures a fairer deal for people in developing countries who grow food such as coffee, chocolate, honey and bananas.

Customers at some local cafés will also get a chance to try out fairly traded coffee or tea.

Other events will include a tea party with Fairtrade chocolate cake. For more information contact Hilary Boot-Handford on 01822 841185.

And West Devon Green Party has arranged a public discussion on the subject 'Fair Trade: the way forward' during the fortnight.

This will take place at Kingdon House, Kilworthy Hill, Tavistock on Wednesday, March 3 at 7.30pm, with all welcome to attend.

Andy Pratt, former Oxfam regional organiser and now a Green Party member, will give a brief talk to open the evening's discussion.