Local school supports Fairtrade Fortnight

DURING Fairtrade fortnight St Mary Magdalene Catholic Primary School did their bit to help tackle poverty and injustice around the world through fairer trade.

By The Newsroom

Published 16th Mar 2010, 15:01 BST

Updated 7th Jun 2018, 19:54 BST

Jack Doherty, Bexhill's town Fairtrade coordinator, kicked off the proceedings with a special assembly.

This was followed over the next two weeks with two 'Big Brew' events, which saw families and friends enjoying a cup of tea or coffee and a biscuit using only Fairtrade produce.

A range of Fairtrade produce was also on sale, including pasta, chocolate, cereals and jam.

The school concluded the fortnight with a Fairtrade breakfast with over one hundred children enjoying sampling a range of Fairtrade food including bananas and oranges washed down with Fairtrade hot chocolate.

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