https://padlet.com/ScottishFairTrade/our_fairtradetimeline A timeline of Fair Trade through the years in Scotland to celebrate our 10th Anniversary as a Fair Trade Nation. en-us 2022-07-22 13:21:42 UTC 2025-04-24 11:53:35 UTC hello@padlet.com https://padlet-uploads.storage.googleapis.com/1746549585/285d2962971fccd7c0c74cfdec74c8d9/Map_Square_V1_1_1920x1920px.jpg ScottishFairTrade https://padlet.com/ScottishFairTrade/our_fairtradetimeline/wish/2251753542 Scotland becomes a Fair Trade Nation.]]> 2022-07-29 13:33:50 UTC https://padlet.com/ScottishFairTrade/our_fairtradetimeline/wish/2251753542 ScottishFairTrade https://padlet.com/ScottishFairTrade/our_fairtradetimeline/wish/2251755109 Scotland renews its Fair Trade Nation status.]]> 2022-07-29 13:38:00 UTC https://padlet.com/ScottishFairTrade/our_fairtradetimeline/wish/2251755109 ScottishFairTrade https://padlet.com/ScottishFairTrade/our_fairtradetimeline/wish/2251756124 Our last in-person Campaigner Conference.]]> 2022-07-29 13:40:31 UTC https://padlet.com/ScottishFairTrade/our_fairtradetimeline/wish/2251756124 ScottishFairTrade https://padlet.com/ScottishFairTrade/our_fairtradetimeline/wish/2251757112 Fair Trade campaigners meet in Perth and agree to proceed with efforts to establish the Scottish Fair Trade Forum to co-ordinate the Fair Trade Nation campaign.]]> 2022-07-29 13:42:48 UTC https://padlet.com/ScottishFairTrade/our_fairtradetimeline/wish/2251757112 ScottishFairTrade https://padlet.com/ScottishFairTrade/our_fairtradetimeline/wish/2415569785 Scotmid Co-op began life as St Cuthbert’s Co-operative Association in July 1859. The first shop opened on 4 November 1859 in Edinburgh.]]> 2022-12-09 12:51:05 UTC https://padlet.com/ScottishFairTrade/our_fairtradetimeline/wish/2415569785 ScottishFairTrade https://padlet.com/ScottishFairTrade/our_fairtradetimeline/wish/2415570801 East Ayrshire Fairtrade Zone Renewal]]> 2022-12-09 12:52:21 UTC https://padlet.com/ScottishFairTrade/our_fairtradetimeline/wish/2415570801 ScottishFairTrade https://padlet.com/ScottishFairTrade/our_fairtradetimeline/wish/2415572075 Edinburgh became a Fairtrade City.]]> 2022-12-09 12:53:50 UTC https://padlet.com/ScottishFairTrade/our_fairtradetimeline/wish/2415572075 ScottishFairTrade https://padlet.com/ScottishFairTrade/our_fairtradetimeline/wish/2415573050 One World Shop, Edinburgh started]]> 2022-12-09 12:55:10 UTC https://padlet.com/ScottishFairTrade/our_fairtradetimeline/wish/2415573050 ScottishFairTrade https://padlet.com/ScottishFairTrade/our_fairtradetimeline/wish/2415574984 Bearsden & Milngavie Fairtrade Towns Group established. ]]> 2022-12-09 12:57:34 UTC https://padlet.com/ScottishFairTrade/our_fairtradetimeline/wish/2415574984 ScottishFairTrade https://padlet.com/ScottishFairTrade/our_fairtradetimeline/wish/2415583875 East Ayrshire Fairtrade Zone renewed.]]> 2022-12-09 13:07:11 UTC https://padlet.com/ScottishFairTrade/our_fairtradetimeline/wish/2415583875 ScottishFairTrade https://padlet.com/ScottishFairTrade/our_fairtradetimeline/wish/2415585754 First product with Fairtrade Mark in UK.]]> 2022-12-09 13:09:20 UTC https://padlet.com/ScottishFairTrade/our_fairtradetimeline/wish/2415585754 ScottishFairTrade https://padlet.com/ScottishFairTrade/our_fairtradetimeline/wish/2415587554 Falkirk becomes a Fairtrade Town. ]]> 2022-12-09 13:11:20 UTC https://padlet.com/ScottishFairTrade/our_fairtradetimeline/wish/2415587554 ScottishFairTrade https://padlet.com/ScottishFairTrade/our_fairtradetimeline/wish/2415589336 The Falkirk Council area becomes a Fairtrade Zone.]]> 2022-12-09 13:12:56 UTC https://padlet.com/ScottishFairTrade/our_fairtradetimeline/wish/2415589336 ScottishFairTrade https://padlet.com/ScottishFairTrade/our_fairtradetimeline/wish/2415590847 One World Shop, Glasgow opened. ]]> 2022-12-09 13:14:26 UTC https://padlet.com/ScottishFairTrade/our_fairtradetimeline/wish/2415590847 ScottishFairTrade https://padlet.com/ScottishFairTrade/our_fairtradetimeline/wish/2415604035 Rainbow Turtle shop opened in Paisley.]]> 2022-12-09 13:27:42 UTC https://padlet.com/ScottishFairTrade/our_fairtradetimeline/wish/2415604035 ScottishFairTrade https://padlet.com/ScottishFairTrade/our_fairtradetimeline/wish/2415611588 Melrose, Scottish Borders becomes a Fairtrade Town]]> 2022-12-09 13:35:06 UTC https://padlet.com/ScottishFairTrade/our_fairtradetimeline/wish/2415611588 ScottishFairTrade https://padlet.com/ScottishFairTrade/our_fairtradetimeline/wish/2415619803 North Lanarkshire becomes a Fairtrade Zone.]]> 2022-12-09 13:42:47 UTC https://padlet.com/ScottishFairTrade/our_fairtradetimeline/wish/2415619803 ScottishFairTrade https://padlet.com/ScottishFairTrade/our_fairtradetimeline/wish/2415624679 East Ayrshire Fairtrade Group partners with Kilmarnock Community Sports Trust, with a grant from the Scottish Fair Trade Forum, to purchase Bala Sports footballs and rugby balls. ]]> 2022-12-09 13:47:04 UTC https://padlet.com/ScottishFairTrade/our_fairtradetimeline/wish/2415624679 ScottishFairTrade https://padlet.com/ScottishFairTrade/our_fairtradetimeline/wish/2415628092 East Ayrshire Fairtrade Group completes a Fairtrade Walk in Fenwick.]]> 2022-12-09 13:49:44 UTC https://padlet.com/ScottishFairTrade/our_fairtradetimeline/wish/2415628092 ScottishFairTrade https://padlet.com/ScottishFairTrade/our_fairtradetimeline/wish/2415634137 Gavin's Mill Community Project becomes a Scottish Charitable Incorporated Organisation.]]> 2022-12-09 13:54:46 UTC https://padlet.com/ScottishFairTrade/our_fairtradetimeline/wish/2415634137 ScottishFairTrade https://padlet.com/ScottishFairTrade/our_fairtradetimeline/wish/2415641188 Gavin's Mill shop and cafe opens. ]]> 2022-12-09 14:00:01 UTC https://padlet.com/ScottishFairTrade/our_fairtradetimeline/wish/2415641188 ScottishFairTrade https://padlet.com/ScottishFairTrade/our_fairtradetimeline/wish/2415653110 Fair Trade Scotland launch a Crowdfunder to help Mzuzu Coffee regain their Fairtrade certification. ]]> 2022-12-09 14:10:32 UTC https://padlet.com/ScottishFairTrade/our_fairtradetimeline/wish/2415653110 ScottishFairTrade https://padlet.com/ScottishFairTrade/our_fairtradetimeline/wish/2415663393 COP26 window display at Rainbow Turtle (with local Paisley artists).]]> 2022-12-09 14:18:48 UTC https://padlet.com/ScottishFairTrade/our_fairtradetimeline/wish/2415663393 ScottishFairTrade https://padlet.com/ScottishFairTrade/our_fairtradetimeline/wish/2415687072 Holy Cross Church, Croy becomes a Fairtrade Parish. ]]> 2022-12-09 14:38:06 UTC https://padlet.com/ScottishFairTrade/our_fairtradetimeline/wish/2415687072 ScottishFairTrade https://padlet.com/ScottishFairTrade/our_fairtradetimeline/wish/2415692981 Rainbow Turtle's 15th Birthday celebration. ]]> 2022-12-09 14:43:05 UTC https://padlet.com/ScottishFairTrade/our_fairtradetimeline/wish/2415692981 ScottishFairTrade https://padlet.com/ScottishFairTrade/our_fairtradetimeline/wish/2415833999 Foncho the banana farmer visits Paisley pupils.]]> 2022-12-09 16:49:15 UTC https://padlet.com/ScottishFairTrade/our_fairtradetimeline/wish/2415833999 ScottishFairTrade https://padlet.com/ScottishFairTrade/our_fairtradetimeline/wish/2415837479 Chocolate farmers visit Paisley. ]]> 2022-12-09 16:52:38 UTC https://padlet.com/ScottishFairTrade/our_fairtradetimeline/wish/2415837479 ScottishFairTrade https://padlet.com/ScottishFairTrade/our_fairtradetimeline/wish/2415839708 Paisley becomes a Fairtrade Town.]]> 2022-12-09 16:55:00 UTC https://padlet.com/ScottishFairTrade/our_fairtradetimeline/wish/2415839708 ScottishFairTrade https://padlet.com/ScottishFairTrade/our_fairtradetimeline/wish/2415845213 Fair Trade event at St. Mirren Park with Bala Sports footballs. ]]> 2022-12-09 17:00:26 UTC https://padlet.com/ScottishFairTrade/our_fairtradetimeline/wish/2415845213 ScottishFairTrade https://padlet.com/ScottishFairTrade/our_fairtradetimeline/wish/2415847511 Fair Trade underwear arrives at Rainbow Turtle!]]> 2022-12-09 17:02:37 UTC https://padlet.com/ScottishFairTrade/our_fairtradetimeline/wish/2415847511 ScottishFairTrade https://padlet.com/ScottishFairTrade/our_fairtradetimeline/wish/2415849248 Fair Trade bunting competition in Renfrewshire schools. ]]> 2022-12-09 17:04:10 UTC https://padlet.com/ScottishFairTrade/our_fairtradetimeline/wish/2415849248 ScottishFairTrade https://padlet.com/ScottishFairTrade/our_fairtradetimeline/wish/2415851926 Fairtrade Fortnight cookies with Rainbow Turtle founder member Molly.]]> 2022-12-09 17:06:47 UTC https://padlet.com/ScottishFairTrade/our_fairtradetimeline/wish/2415851926 ScottishFairTrade https://padlet.com/ScottishFairTrade/our_fairtradetimeline/wish/2415856449 Howard Msukwa of Kilomero Rice, Malawi, schools talk.]]> 2022-12-09 17:11:12 UTC https://padlet.com/ScottishFairTrade/our_fairtradetimeline/wish/2415856449 ScottishFairTrade https://padlet.com/ScottishFairTrade/our_fairtradetimeline/wish/2415860542 Local school Rainbow Turtle shop window display using recycled materials.]]> 2022-12-09 17:15:24 UTC https://padlet.com/ScottishFairTrade/our_fairtradetimeline/wish/2415860542 ScottishFairTrade https://padlet.com/ScottishFairTrade/our_fairtradetimeline/wish/2415862652 Bishopton - first Fairtrade Village in Renfrewshire. ]]> 2022-12-09 17:17:36 UTC https://padlet.com/ScottishFairTrade/our_fairtradetimeline/wish/2415862652 ScottishFairTrade https://padlet.com/ScottishFairTrade/our_fairtradetimeline/wish/2415865212 Scottish Fair Trade Awards 2017 hosted by Rainbow Turtle. ]]> 2022-12-09 17:20:18 UTC https://padlet.com/ScottishFairTrade/our_fairtradetimeline/wish/2415865212 ScottishFairTrade https://padlet.com/ScottishFairTrade/our_fairtradetimeline/wish/2415870267 Fairtrade Fortnight in Renfrewshire schools. Rice and Bananas. ]]> 2022-12-09 17:25:38 UTC https://padlet.com/ScottishFairTrade/our_fairtradetimeline/wish/2415870267 ScottishFairTrade https://padlet.com/ScottishFairTrade/our_fairtradetimeline/wish/2415872438 Rainbow Turtle is fundraising. ]]> 2022-12-09 17:27:34 UTC https://padlet.com/ScottishFairTrade/our_fairtradetimeline/wish/2415872438 ScottishFairTrade https://padlet.com/ScottishFairTrade/our_fairtradetimeline/wish/2415875721 Producer presentation at Rainbow Turtle COP26 event.]]> 2022-12-09 17:31:03 UTC https://padlet.com/ScottishFairTrade/our_fairtradetimeline/wish/2415875721 https://padlet.com/ScottishFairTrade/our_fairtradetimeline/wish/2417652178 The Alternative Coffee Company was formed.]]> 2022-12-12 11:52:53 UTC https://padlet.com/ScottishFairTrade/our_fairtradetimeline/wish/2417652178 https://padlet.com/ScottishFairTrade/our_fairtradetimeline/wish/2417667236 25th anniversary of the Fairtrade Mark is celebrated in Glasgow.]]> 2022-12-12 12:09:45 UTC https://padlet.com/ScottishFairTrade/our_fairtradetimeline/wish/2417667236 https://padlet.com/ScottishFairTrade/our_fairtradetimeline/wish/2420596405 Aberdeenshire becomes a Fairtrade Zone]]> 2022-12-14 14:12:16 UTC https://padlet.com/ScottishFairTrade/our_fairtradetimeline/wish/2420596405 ScottishFairTrade https://padlet.com/ScottishFairTrade/our_fairtradetimeline/wish/2424608283 A Village Fairtrade Group in Alford, Aberdeenshire was formed in April 2012.]]> 2022-12-19 09:27:23 UTC https://padlet.com/ScottishFairTrade/our_fairtradetimeline/wish/2424608283 ScottishFairTrade https://padlet.com/ScottishFairTrade/our_fairtradetimeline/wish/2424610166 Alford was awarded Fairtrade Village status.]]> 2022-12-19 09:29:54 UTC https://padlet.com/ScottishFairTrade/our_fairtradetimeline/wish/2424610166 ScottishFairTrade https://padlet.com/ScottishFairTrade/our_fairtradetimeline/wish/2424612628 Mandira and Amisha from Get Paper Industry in Nepal visited Alford during Fairtrade Fortnight. ]]> 2022-12-19 09:33:22 UTC https://padlet.com/ScottishFairTrade/our_fairtradetimeline/wish/2424612628 ScottishFairTrade https://padlet.com/ScottishFairTrade/our_fairtradetimeline/wish/2424619462 Peterhead and Buchan gained Fairtrade status in 2012. ]]> 2022-12-19 09:41:50 UTC https://padlet.com/ScottishFairTrade/our_fairtradetimeline/wish/2424619462 https://padlet.com/ScottishFairTrade/our_fairtradetimeline/wish/2432268948 Rainbow Turtle celebrates its 20th anniversary]]> 2023-01-03 09:59:42 UTC https://padlet.com/ScottishFairTrade/our_fairtradetimeline/wish/2432268948 ScottishFairTrade https://padlet.com/ScottishFairTrade/our_fairtradetimeline/wish/2433492754 Perth & Kinross first achieved Fairtrade Zone status - and have successfully renewed status ever since. ]]> 2023-01-04 13:10:49 UTC https://padlet.com/ScottishFairTrade/our_fairtradetimeline/wish/2433492754 ScottishFairTrade https://padlet.com/ScottishFairTrade/our_fairtradetimeline/wish/2433502503 Some of Perth & Kinross's Councillors and Fairtrade Champions, prior to achieving Zone status in August 2016. ]]> 2023-01-04 13:21:03 UTC https://padlet.com/ScottishFairTrade/our_fairtradetimeline/wish/2433502503 ScottishFairTrade https://padlet.com/ScottishFairTrade/our_fairtradetimeline/wish/2433506325 Perth & Kinross's Fairtrade resolution passed. ]]> 2023-01-04 13:25:06 UTC https://padlet.com/ScottishFairTrade/our_fairtradetimeline/wish/2433506325 ScottishFairTrade https://padlet.com/ScottishFairTrade/our_fairtradetimeline/wish/2433524937 Scottish Fair Trade Forum Campaigner Conference in Perth with speakers from St. John’s Academy Fair Trade Group. ]]> 2023-01-04 13:41:16 UTC https://padlet.com/ScottishFairTrade/our_fairtradetimeline/wish/2433524937 ScottishFairTrade https://padlet.com/ScottishFairTrade/our_fairtradetimeline/wish/2433527894 Fair Trade walk around Perth for the Scottish Fair Trade Forum's Campaigner Conference.]]> 2023-01-04 13:43:52 UTC https://padlet.com/ScottishFairTrade/our_fairtradetimeline/wish/2433527894 ScottishFairTrade https://padlet.com/ScottishFairTrade/our_fairtradetimeline/wish/2433530347 One of the displays in all the Culture Perth and Kinross libraries in 2018 for Fairtrade Fortnight.]]> 2023-01-04 13:46:00 UTC https://padlet.com/ScottishFairTrade/our_fairtradetimeline/wish/2433530347 ScottishFairTrade https://padlet.com/ScottishFairTrade/our_fairtradetimeline/wish/2433534723 Coffee morning in Perth & Kinross Council Headquarters for Fairtrade Fortnight. ]]> 2023-01-04 13:49:26 UTC https://padlet.com/ScottishFairTrade/our_fairtradetimeline/wish/2433534723 ScottishFairTrade https://padlet.com/ScottishFairTrade/our_fairtradetimeline/wish/2433538805 Event for Fairtrade Fortnight. ]]> 2023-01-04 13:52:56 UTC https://padlet.com/ScottishFairTrade/our_fairtradetimeline/wish/2433538805 ScottishFairTrade https://padlet.com/ScottishFairTrade/our_fairtradetimeline/wish/2433541032 Perth Farmers Market for Fairtrade Fortnight.]]> 2023-01-04 13:54:57 UTC https://padlet.com/ScottishFairTrade/our_fairtradetimeline/wish/2433541032 ScottishFairTrade https://padlet.com/ScottishFairTrade/our_fairtradetimeline/wish/2433548276 All Things Fair and the residents of Blairgowrie take on the 90kg Rice Challenge despite Covid-19 shop closure. ]]> 2023-01-04 14:00:43 UTC https://padlet.com/ScottishFairTrade/our_fairtradetimeline/wish/2433548276 ScottishFairTrade https://padlet.com/ScottishFairTrade/our_fairtradetimeline/wish/2433556861 Fairtrade status achieved as 1st Fairtrade County in Scotland. Photo of two of the original Fairtrade Group, Marg Meade and Patricia Payne who were enthusiastic Fairtrade supporters at one of the Annual Fairtrade Fortnight Coffee Mornings held in Kinross. ]]> 2023-01-04 14:08:26 UTC https://padlet.com/ScottishFairTrade/our_fairtradetimeline/wish/2433556861 ScottishFairTrade https://padlet.com/ScottishFairTrade/our_fairtradetimeline/wish/2433580861 Weekly Fairtrade stalls in all the local churches and monthly stalls at the Kinross Farmers' Market.]]> 2023-01-04 14:27:34 UTC https://padlet.com/ScottishFairTrade/our_fairtradetimeline/wish/2433580861 ScottishFairTrade https://padlet.com/ScottishFairTrade/our_fairtradetimeline/wish/2433584187 Fairtrade Walk along the Loch Leven Heritage Trail in April 2017.]]> 2023-01-04 14:30:07 UTC https://padlet.com/ScottishFairTrade/our_fairtradetimeline/wish/2433584187 https://padlet.com/ScottishFairTrade/our_fairtradetimeline/wish/2437779368 Dundee City Council first adopted a resolution supporting fair trade.

]]> 2023-01-09 13:49:24 UTC https://padlet.com/ScottishFairTrade/our_fairtradetimeline/wish/2437779368 https://padlet.com/ScottishFairTrade/our_fairtradetimeline/wish/2437780628 Dundee became Scotland’s first fair trade city in 2004.

]]> 2023-01-09 13:50:16 UTC https://padlet.com/ScottishFairTrade/our_fairtradetimeline/wish/2437780628 https://padlet.com/ScottishFairTrade/our_fairtradetimeline/wish/2437781793 In 2019, Dundee City Council pledged its support to the International Fair Trade Charter, with its vision of justice, equality and sustainable development

]]> 2023-01-09 13:50:58 UTC https://padlet.com/ScottishFairTrade/our_fairtradetimeline/wish/2437781793 ScottishFairTrade https://padlet.com/ScottishFairTrade/our_fairtradetimeline/wish/2441217919 'Motherwell aims for Fairtrade status' press release.]]> 2023-01-11 17:53:18 UTC https://padlet.com/ScottishFairTrade/our_fairtradetimeline/wish/2441217919 ScottishFairTrade https://padlet.com/ScottishFairTrade/our_fairtradetimeline/wish/2441221942 First Meeting of Motherwell Fairtrade Steering Group. ]]> 2023-01-11 17:56:00 UTC https://padlet.com/ScottishFairTrade/our_fairtradetimeline/wish/2441221942 ScottishFairTrade https://padlet.com/ScottishFairTrade/our_fairtradetimeline/wish/2441236009 Fairtrade Zone Status awarded to Motherwell Area including Motherwell, Carfin, Cleland, New Stevenston, Newarthill and Holytown.]]> 2023-01-11 18:06:00 UTC https://padlet.com/ScottishFairTrade/our_fairtradetimeline/wish/2441236009 ScottishFairTrade https://padlet.com/ScottishFairTrade/our_fairtradetimeline/wish/2441243497 Motherwell Fairtrade Zone Renewal of Fairtrade Zone Status Certificate.]]> 2023-01-11 18:11:15 UTC https://padlet.com/ScottishFairTrade/our_fairtradetimeline/wish/2441243497 ScottishFairTrade https://padlet.com/ScottishFairTrade/our_fairtradetimeline/wish/2441251377 First North Lanarkshire Fairtrade Zone Meeting.]]> 2023-01-11 18:16:17 UTC https://padlet.com/ScottishFairTrade/our_fairtradetimeline/wish/2441251377 ScottishFairTrade https://padlet.com/ScottishFairTrade/our_fairtradetimeline/wish/2441264045 Inaugural North Lanarkshire Fairtrade Zone Meeting, Atrium Business Cente, North Caldeen Road, Coatbridge ML5 4EF.]]> 2023-01-11 18:24:54 UTC https://padlet.com/ScottishFairTrade/our_fairtradetimeline/wish/2441264045 ScottishFairTrade https://padlet.com/ScottishFairTrade/our_fairtradetimeline/wish/2441269342 Celebratory Afternoon Tea at Brakes Bros Ltd, 403 Edinburgh Road, Newhouse ML1 5GH to mark achievement of Fairtrade Zone Status for North Lanarkshire. ]]> 2023-01-11 18:28:10 UTC https://padlet.com/ScottishFairTrade/our_fairtradetimeline/wish/2441269342 https://padlet.com/ScottishFairTrade/our_fairtradetimeline/wish/2448239380 Shared Interest visits Glasgow to meet supporters.]]> 2023-01-18 12:12:54 UTC https://padlet.com/ScottishFairTrade/our_fairtradetimeline/wish/2448239380 https://padlet.com/ScottishFairTrade/our_fairtradetimeline/wish/2448243080 Shared Interest visits Edinburgh to meet supporters]]> 2023-01-18 12:16:35 UTC https://padlet.com/ScottishFairTrade/our_fairtradetimeline/wish/2448243080 https://padlet.com/ScottishFairTrade/our_fairtradetimeline/wish/2458159482 Strathaven becomes the 1st Fairtrade Town in Scotland with Aberfeldy.]]> 2023-01-26 20:05:14 UTC https://padlet.com/ScottishFairTrade/our_fairtradetimeline/wish/2458159482 https://padlet.com/ScottishFairTrade/our_fairtradetimeline/wish/2458161959 Strathaven takes part in the 500 miles bike ride celebrating 500 Fairtrade Towns]]> 2023-01-26 20:07:48 UTC https://padlet.com/ScottishFairTrade/our_fairtradetimeline/wish/2458161959 https://padlet.com/ScottishFairTrade/our_fairtradetimeline/wish/2458168275 Strathaven Celebrates 10 years as a Fairtrade Town.]]> 2023-01-26 20:12:52 UTC https://padlet.com/ScottishFairTrade/our_fairtradetimeline/wish/2458168275 https://padlet.com/ScottishFairTrade/our_fairtradetimeline/wish/2458171692 Strathaven renews its Fairtrade status.]]> 2023-01-26 20:16:33 UTC https://padlet.com/ScottishFairTrade/our_fairtradetimeline/wish/2458171692 https://padlet.com/ScottishFairTrade/our_fairtradetimeline/wish/2458175257 All the pupils' contributions, from 7 local primary schools, to our annual Fairtrade Fortnight Poster Competition were published in our 15 years Commemorative booklet.]]> 2023-01-26 20:20:10 UTC https://padlet.com/ScottishFairTrade/our_fairtradetimeline/wish/2458175257 https://padlet.com/ScottishFairTrade/our_fairtradetimeline/wish/2458179024 Amazing achievement of selling 210kg in the Rice Challenge]]> 2023-01-26 20:23:47 UTC https://padlet.com/ScottishFairTrade/our_fairtradetimeline/wish/2458179024 https://padlet.com/ScottishFairTrade/our_fairtradetimeline/wish/2458233698 The Strathaven Fairtrade Group celebrated 20 years a Fairtrade Town by conducting a series of interviews with the many Fairtrade, ethical and sustainable retailers around the town. These were published in the local Strathaven Echoes newspaper.]]> 2023-01-26 21:30:18 UTC https://padlet.com/ScottishFairTrade/our_fairtradetimeline/wish/2458233698 ScottishFairTrade https://padlet.com/ScottishFairTrade/our_fairtradetimeline/wish/2463845738 Campaign Coffee Scotland (CCS) was established by a group of returned Voluntary Service Overseas (VSO) volunteers.]]> 2023-02-01 00:41:33 UTC https://padlet.com/ScottishFairTrade/our_fairtradetimeline/wish/2463845738 ScottishFairTrade https://padlet.com/ScottishFairTrade/our_fairtradetimeline/wish/2463848379 The first ever Fair Trade conference held in Scotland by Campaign Coffee Scotland (CCS) and GreenCity Wholefoods.]]> 2023-02-01 00:44:52 UTC https://padlet.com/ScottishFairTrade/our_fairtradetimeline/wish/2463848379 ScottishFairTrade https://padlet.com/ScottishFairTrade/our_fairtradetimeline/wish/2463849708 The first Fairtrade Fortnight.

]]> 2023-02-01 00:46:43 UTC https://padlet.com/ScottishFairTrade/our_fairtradetimeline/wish/2463849708 ScottishFairTrade https://padlet.com/ScottishFairTrade/our_fairtradetimeline/wish/2463863403 First Fairtrade bananas in the UK are launched.]]> 2023-02-01 01:04:10 UTC https://padlet.com/ScottishFairTrade/our_fairtradetimeline/wish/2463863403 https://padlet.com/ScottishFairTrade/our_fairtradetimeline/wish/2467801625 Balerno became a Fairtrade Village. ]]> 2023-02-03 16:20:38 UTC https://padlet.com/ScottishFairTrade/our_fairtradetimeline/wish/2467801625 https://padlet.com/ScottishFairTrade/our_fairtradetimeline/wish/2472122570 2023-02-07 16:59:51 UTC https://padlet.com/ScottishFairTrade/our_fairtradetimeline/wish/2472122570 https://padlet.com/ScottishFairTrade/our_fairtradetimeline/wish/2472127682 Lenzie recognised as a Fairtrade Town.]]> 2023-02-07 17:02:51 UTC https://padlet.com/ScottishFairTrade/our_fairtradetimeline/wish/2472127682 https://padlet.com/ScottishFairTrade/our_fairtradetimeline/wish/2472131675 2023-02-07 17:05:09 UTC https://padlet.com/ScottishFairTrade/our_fairtradetimeline/wish/2472131675 https://padlet.com/ScottishFairTrade/our_fairtradetimeline/wish/2472137297 JTS awarded Guaranteed Member status by WFTO (World Fair Trade Organization)]]> 2023-02-07 17:08:17 UTC https://padlet.com/ScottishFairTrade/our_fairtradetimeline/wish/2472137297 https://padlet.com/ScottishFairTrade/our_fairtradetimeline/wish/2472143384 KASFA farmers Howard and Webster join SFTF conference]]> 2023-02-07 17:11:34 UTC https://padlet.com/ScottishFairTrade/our_fairtradetimeline/wish/2472143384 https://padlet.com/ScottishFairTrade/our_fairtradetimeline/wish/2472153286 KASFA, the farmer association in Northern Malawi, achieves WFTO Guaranteed Status. KASFA farmers grow the wonderful Kilombero Rice]]> 2023-02-07 17:17:35 UTC https://padlet.com/ScottishFairTrade/our_fairtradetimeline/wish/2472153286 https://padlet.com/ScottishFairTrade/our_fairtradetimeline/wish/2476384266 Linlithgow Oxfam Group promote Fairtrade in the town.]]> 2023-02-10 13:06:57 UTC https://padlet.com/ScottishFairTrade/our_fairtradetimeline/wish/2476384266 https://padlet.com/ScottishFairTrade/our_fairtradetimeline/wish/2476387625 2023-02-10 13:09:53 UTC https://padlet.com/ScottishFairTrade/our_fairtradetimeline/wish/2476387625 https://padlet.com/ScottishFairTrade/our_fairtradetimeline/wish/2476397145 Linlithgow celebrates 10 years as a Fairtrade town.]]> 2023-02-10 13:17:59 UTC https://padlet.com/ScottishFairTrade/our_fairtradetimeline/wish/2476397145 https://padlet.com/ScottishFairTrade/our_fairtradetimeline/wish/2476403649 One of many events over the years in Linlithgow - a Fairtrade Bazaar, with belly dancers!]]> 2023-02-10 13:23:25 UTC https://padlet.com/ScottishFairTrade/our_fairtradetimeline/wish/2476403649 https://padlet.com/ScottishFairTrade/our_fairtradetimeline/wish/2476407263 Linlithgow gets news lamppost banners for Fairtrade Fortnight]]> 2023-02-10 13:26:34 UTC https://padlet.com/ScottishFairTrade/our_fairtradetimeline/wish/2476407263 https://padlet.com/ScottishFairTrade/our_fairtradetimeline/wish/2476408076 Kilombero Rice, grown by the wonderful farmers of KASFA is recognised as the most ethical rice on the market by the Ethical Consumer]]> 2023-02-10 13:27:12 UTC https://padlet.com/ScottishFairTrade/our_fairtradetimeline/wish/2476408076 https://padlet.com/ScottishFairTrade/our_fairtradetimeline/wish/2476410950 During Fairtrade Fortnight, Linlithgow Fairtrade Partnership works with local cafes to make cakes using Fairtrade ingredients, and invites local celebrities to have a taste.]]> 2023-02-10 13:29:33 UTC https://padlet.com/ScottishFairTrade/our_fairtradetimeline/wish/2476410950 https://padlet.com/ScottishFairTrade/our_fairtradetimeline/wish/2476411903 JTS is shortlisted in UK Social Enterprise and Scottish Social Enterprise awards, showcasing fair trade in the wider social enterprise sector]]> 2023-02-10 13:30:16 UTC https://padlet.com/ScottishFairTrade/our_fairtradetimeline/wish/2476411903 https://padlet.com/ScottishFairTrade/our_fairtradetimeline/wish/2476414834 'Dignity through trade’ – how a Paisley company has been helping smallholder farmers in the developing world out of poverty, helping people in the West of Scotland into long-term employment, and educating a network of tens of thousands of individual supporters on the impact that their food purchasing choices make on these farmers.]]> 2023-02-10 13:32:32 UTC https://padlet.com/ScottishFairTrade/our_fairtradetimeline/wish/2476414834 https://padlet.com/ScottishFairTrade/our_fairtradetimeline/wish/2476416139 During lockdown, Linlithgow featured a 5 metre long 'Fairtrade caterpillar' of painted stones, designed by local children.]]> 2023-02-10 13:33:41 UTC https://padlet.com/ScottishFairTrade/our_fairtradetimeline/wish/2476416139 https://padlet.com/ScottishFairTrade/our_fairtradetimeline/wish/2476417107 Kilombero rice, from KASFA in Malawi and imported by JTS, is part of a project launched by Central Coop to support co-operatives and farmers’ associations in Malawi.]]> 2023-02-10 13:34:32 UTC https://padlet.com/ScottishFairTrade/our_fairtradetimeline/wish/2476417107 https://padlet.com/ScottishFairTrade/our_fairtradetimeline/wish/2476418328 A local flowerbed features the Fairtrade logo]]> 2023-02-10 13:35:33 UTC https://padlet.com/ScottishFairTrade/our_fairtradetimeline/wish/2476418328 https://padlet.com/ScottishFairTrade/our_fairtradetimeline/wish/2476432725 Linlithgow Fairtrade Partnership produces pin badges for competition prizes and promotions.]]> 2023-02-10 13:46:41 UTC https://padlet.com/ScottishFairTrade/our_fairtradetimeline/wish/2476432725 https://padlet.com/ScottishFairTrade/our_fairtradetimeline/wish/2476439836 Linlithgow Fairtrade Partnership teams up with Edinburgh Wine School to produce an evening of Fairtrade wine-tasting with paired gourmet Scottish food.]]> 2023-02-10 13:52:02 UTC https://padlet.com/ScottishFairTrade/our_fairtradetimeline/wish/2476439836 https://padlet.com/ScottishFairTrade/our_fairtradetimeline/wish/2476452478 Window display in Linlithgow library - there was an annual window display there every Fairtrade Fortnight until the library moved to new premises.]]> 2023-02-10 14:01:21 UTC https://padlet.com/ScottishFairTrade/our_fairtradetimeline/wish/2476452478 https://padlet.com/ScottishFairTrade/our_fairtradetimeline/wish/2476470874 Falkirk & Linlithgow groups join up to take a joint walk along the Union Canal from Linlithgow to Falkirk (with a welcome cup of tea on reaching Falkirk!)]]> 2023-02-10 14:14:32 UTC https://padlet.com/ScottishFairTrade/our_fairtradetimeline/wish/2476470874 ScottishFairTrade https://padlet.com/ScottishFairTrade/our_fairtradetimeline/wish/2477374578 Campaign Coffee Scotland and GreenCity collaborate on launch of Equal Exchange brand. ]]> 2023-02-11 16:05:33 UTC https://padlet.com/ScottishFairTrade/our_fairtradetimeline/wish/2477374578 ScottishFairTrade https://padlet.com/ScottishFairTrade/our_fairtradetimeline/wish/2477375367 Equal Exchange launches as a co-operative business.]]> 2023-02-11 16:07:05 UTC https://padlet.com/ScottishFairTrade/our_fairtradetimeline/wish/2477375367 ScottishFairTrade https://padlet.com/ScottishFairTrade/our_fairtradetimeline/wish/2477378959 The then Welsh Assembly Government and the then Scottish Executive agree criteria for what would constitute a Fair Trade Nation. ]]> 2023-02-11 16:14:21 UTC https://padlet.com/ScottishFairTrade/our_fairtradetimeline/wish/2477378959 ScottishFairTrade https://padlet.com/ScottishFairTrade/our_fairtradetimeline/wish/2477381821 The Scottish Fair Trade Forum appoints its first staff member, Betsy Reed, as Co-ordinator. ]]> 2023-02-11 16:20:01 UTC https://padlet.com/ScottishFairTrade/our_fairtradetimeline/wish/2477381821 ScottishFairTrade https://padlet.com/ScottishFairTrade/our_fairtradetimeline/wish/2477382827 The Scottish Fair Trade Forum is registered as a company with charitable status. ]]> 2023-02-11 16:22:10 UTC https://padlet.com/ScottishFairTrade/our_fairtradetimeline/wish/2477382827 ScottishFairTrade https://padlet.com/ScottishFairTrade/our_fairtradetimeline/wish/2477383352 The Scottish Fair Trade Forum elects its first  Board of Trustees replacing the previous steering group/interim Board. ]]> 2023-02-11 16:23:12 UTC https://padlet.com/ScottishFairTrade/our_fairtradetimeline/wish/2477383352 ScottishFairTrade https://padlet.com/ScottishFairTrade/our_fairtradetimeline/wish/2477387235 The Scottish Fair Trade Forum moves into its office at Thistle Street in Edinburgh.]]> 2023-02-11 16:31:04 UTC https://padlet.com/ScottishFairTrade/our_fairtradetimeline/wish/2477387235 ScottishFairTrade https://padlet.com/ScottishFairTrade/our_fairtradetimeline/wish/2477388286 The Scottish Fair Trade Forum moves into offices at Robertson House in Glasgow. ]]> 2023-02-11 16:32:19 UTC https://padlet.com/ScottishFairTrade/our_fairtradetimeline/wish/2477388286 https://padlet.com/ScottishFairTrade/our_fairtradetimeline/wish/2482044328 Cupar Fair Trade Group celebrated 10 years of Cupar being a Fairtrade Town by commissioning a mural, by community artist Kerry Wilson, to be painted on the wall of the Cupar Co-op. Kerry helped members of the group and members of the Fairtrade Group at Bell Baxter High School to create this local landmark which has the slogan 'Choose Products that Change Lives'. Cupar Fair Trade Group was given the Innovation Award for this by Scottish Fair Trade Forum.]]> 2023-02-14 14:57:38 UTC https://padlet.com/ScottishFairTrade/our_fairtradetimeline/wish/2482044328 https://padlet.com/ScottishFairTrade/our_fairtradetimeline/wish/2482079545 Cupar Fair Trade Town Trail established.]]> 2023-02-14 15:13:23 UTC https://padlet.com/ScottishFairTrade/our_fairtradetimeline/wish/2482079545 ScottishFairTrade https://padlet.com/ScottishFairTrade/our_fairtradetimeline/wish/2483234269 Signing the application to become a Fairtrade Town.]]> 2023-02-15 09:53:44 UTC https://padlet.com/ScottishFairTrade/our_fairtradetimeline/wish/2483234269 https://padlet.com/ScottishFairTrade/our_fairtradetimeline/wish/2487282745 Biggar Primary became a Fairtrade School in 2009.]]> 2023-02-18 21:31:54 UTC https://padlet.com/ScottishFairTrade/our_fairtradetimeline/wish/2487282745 https://padlet.com/ScottishFairTrade/our_fairtradetimeline/wish/2487284756 Biggar became a Fairtrade Town in 2019.]]> 2023-02-18 21:35:10 UTC https://padlet.com/ScottishFairTrade/our_fairtradetimeline/wish/2487284756 https://padlet.com/ScottishFairTrade/our_fairtradetimeline/wish/2487286303 Biggar Little Festival featured a display of Fairtrade-themed artwork produced by pupils at Biggar Primary School in shop windows on the High St.]]> 2023-02-18 21:40:40 UTC https://padlet.com/ScottishFairTrade/our_fairtradetimeline/wish/2487286303 https://padlet.com/ScottishFairTrade/our_fairtradetimeline/wish/2487287003 Despite COVID restrictions, Biggar Fairtrade Town group managed to mark Fairtrade Fortnight with a display in the Gillespie Centre window.]]> 2023-02-18 21:42:51 UTC https://padlet.com/ScottishFairTrade/our_fairtradetimeline/wish/2487287003 ScottishFairTrade https://padlet.com/ScottishFairTrade/our_fairtradetimeline/wish/2487842575 Members of St Andrews Fairtrade Town Campaign receive the Scottish Fair Trade Forum Community Award in 2015.]]> 2023-02-20 00:32:48 UTC https://padlet.com/ScottishFairTrade/our_fairtradetimeline/wish/2487842575 ScottishFairTrade https://padlet.com/ScottishFairTrade/our_fairtradetimeline/wish/2487843727 The Open, 2015 was Fairtrade Certified for the first time.]]> 2023-02-20 00:34:46 UTC https://padlet.com/ScottishFairTrade/our_fairtradetimeline/wish/2487843727 ScottishFairTrade https://padlet.com/ScottishFairTrade/our_fairtradetimeline/wish/2487845186 Group members Hannah Bowey and Mary Popple receive Scottish Fair Trade Forum Special Recognition and Outstanding Achievement awards respectively while at the same time St Andrews renewed its Fairtrade Community status.]]> 2023-02-20 00:37:19 UTC https://padlet.com/ScottishFairTrade/our_fairtradetimeline/wish/2487845186 ScottishFairTrade https://padlet.com/ScottishFairTrade/our_fairtradetimeline/wish/2487848499 Aberdeen becomes a Fairtrade City.]]> 2023-02-20 00:42:34 UTC https://padlet.com/ScottishFairTrade/our_fairtradetimeline/wish/2487848499 ScottishFairTrade https://padlet.com/ScottishFairTrade/our_fairtradetimeline/wish/2490282256 St Andrews is declared a Fairtrade Town. ]]> 2023-02-21 21:00:50 UTC https://padlet.com/ScottishFairTrade/our_fairtradetimeline/wish/2490282256 ScottishFairTrade https://padlet.com/ScottishFairTrade/our_fairtradetimeline/wish/2490285608 A Fairtrade in Verse, led by Anna Crowe, StAnza (Scotland’s Poetry Festival).]]> 2023-02-21 21:05:13 UTC https://padlet.com/ScottishFairTrade/our_fairtradetimeline/wish/2490285608 ScottishFairTrade https://padlet.com/ScottishFairTrade/our_fairtradetimeline/wish/2494094571 Reception to mark #10years as a Fair Trade Nation & to call for a #FairTradeFuture, attended by Fair Trade campaigners from across Scotland and further afield, and Ivan McKee MSP. ]]> 2023-02-24 16:26:26 UTC https://padlet.com/ScottishFairTrade/our_fairtradetimeline/wish/2494094571 https://padlet.com/ScottishFairTrade/our_fairtradetimeline/wish/2532896083 In 1998, Co-op became the first retailer in the UK to start selling Fairtrade products in every Co-op store. 

]]> 2023-03-27 10:59:02 UTC https://padlet.com/ScottishFairTrade/our_fairtradetimeline/wish/2532896083 https://padlet.com/ScottishFairTrade/our_fairtradetimeline/wish/2533190389 In 2000, Co-op was the first UK retailer to sell own brand Fairtrade chocolate.

]]> 2023-03-27 14:20:56 UTC https://padlet.com/ScottishFairTrade/our_fairtradetimeline/wish/2533190389 https://padlet.com/ScottishFairTrade/our_fairtradetimeline/wish/2533192187 In 2001, Co-op was the first retailer to sell an own-brand fair trade wine, the Co-op Chilean Carmenere, in partnership with Traidcraft.

]]> 2023-03-27 14:22:04 UTC https://padlet.com/ScottishFairTrade/our_fairtradetimeline/wish/2533192187 https://padlet.com/ScottishFairTrade/our_fairtradetimeline/wish/2533193347 In 2004, Co-op was the first retailer to sell Fairtrade sugar.  ]]> 2023-03-27 14:22:49 UTC https://padlet.com/ScottishFairTrade/our_fairtradetimeline/wish/2533193347 https://padlet.com/ScottishFairTrade/our_fairtradetimeline/wish/2533194418 Co-op became the first retailer to stock Fairtrade bananas in every store in 2007. 

]]> 2023-03-27 14:23:23 UTC https://padlet.com/ScottishFairTrade/our_fairtradetimeline/wish/2533194418 https://padlet.com/ScottishFairTrade/our_fairtradetimeline/wish/2533195795 In 2008, Co-op was the first UK retailer to switch all hot beverages including tea, coffee and hot chocolate to Fairtrade.  

]]> 2023-03-27 14:24:10 UTC https://padlet.com/ScottishFairTrade/our_fairtradetimeline/wish/2533195795 https://padlet.com/ScottishFairTrade/our_fairtradetimeline/wish/2533197280 In 2017, Co-op became the first UK retailer to source all our cocoa across the business on Fairtrade terms.  

]]> 2023-03-27 14:24:52 UTC https://padlet.com/ScottishFairTrade/our_fairtradetimeline/wish/2533197280 ScottishFairTrade https://padlet.com/ScottishFairTrade/our_fairtradetimeline/wish/2629151610 Meeting held to launch Hamilton Fairtrade Town bid and steering group formed. ]]> 2023-06-21 12:28:11 UTC https://padlet.com/ScottishFairTrade/our_fairtradetimeline/wish/2629151610 ScottishFairTrade https://padlet.com/ScottishFairTrade/our_fairtradetimeline/wish/2629152802 News story in Hamilton Advertiser about Hamilton's bid to become a Fairtrade Town.]]> 2023-06-21 12:30:23 UTC https://padlet.com/ScottishFairTrade/our_fairtradetimeline/wish/2629152802 ScottishFairTrade https://padlet.com/ScottishFairTrade/our_fairtradetimeline/wish/2629153663 South Lanarkshire Council pass resolution to support Hamilton's bid.  ]]> 2023-06-21 12:31:45 UTC https://padlet.com/ScottishFairTrade/our_fairtradetimeline/wish/2629153663 ScottishFairTrade https://padlet.com/ScottishFairTrade/our_fairtradetimeline/wish/2629155518 Hamilton achieves status as a Fairtrade Town. News article from Hamilton Advertiser. ]]> 2023-06-21 12:34:04 UTC https://padlet.com/ScottishFairTrade/our_fairtradetimeline/wish/2629155518 ScottishFairTrade https://padlet.com/ScottishFairTrade/our_fairtradetimeline/wish/2629156546 Jim Lee, Chair of Hamilton Fairtrade Group, presents Fairtrade Town certificate to the Provost. ]]> 2023-06-21 12:35:37 UTC https://padlet.com/ScottishFairTrade/our_fairtradetimeline/wish/2629156546 ScottishFairTrade https://padlet.com/ScottishFairTrade/our_fairtradetimeline/wish/2629157239 Hamilton produces Fairtrade directory. ]]> 2023-06-21 12:36:42 UTC https://padlet.com/ScottishFairTrade/our_fairtradetimeline/wish/2629157239 ScottishFairTrade https://padlet.com/ScottishFairTrade/our_fairtradetimeline/wish/2629161323 Hamilton celebrates World Fair Trade Day with St Ninian's Primary School and a 90kg Rice Challenge at Hillhouse and Earnock Civic Centre.]]> 2023-06-21 12:42:57 UTC https://padlet.com/ScottishFairTrade/our_fairtradetimeline/wish/2629161323 ScottishFairTrade https://padlet.com/ScottishFairTrade/our_fairtradetimeline/wish/2632401661 A reception sponsored by Colin Smyth MSP to bring campaigners together with MSPs to mark #10years and to commit to a #FairTradeFuture. Christina McKelvie MSP Minister for International Development spoke at the reception and pledged her support for Fair Trade along with 15 other MSPs. ]]> 2023-06-26 09:37:29 UTC https://padlet.com/ScottishFairTrade/our_fairtradetimeline/wish/2632401661