Gosforth & Wasdale Fairtrade

On the 5th March 2007 The Gosforth and Wasdale Fairtrade received mr Sam Magona, a coffee grower from Uganda who gave an informative talk on how the fairtrade organisation has helped Uganda and its people expand production, receive fair prices and to promote a social welfare program.

Mr Sam Magona and a pack of his Fairtrade coffee !

Over the course of 45 Mins Mr Magona talked to a packed village hall, and explained the history of coffee production, the past problems encountered and the new hope given since the fairtrade organisation came into being.

A packed Village Hall

At the end of his talked he presented Gosforth and Wasdale with certificates in recognition of their new status as Fairtrade centers.

The evening was concluded with a glass of Fairtrade wine, a superb buffet ( also fairtrade of course ) and a raffle. Thanks go to everyone who orgainsed the event and who came and support

You can watch and listen to an abridged version of his talk by clicking the button below. A windows media player file will open but be warned it is a big download and a broadband connection will be required !

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