Venue
The Avenue Methodist Church, Rutland Avenue
Topics discussed
Synopsis of events since last AGM and thanks to all current members
Recent events
- Invitation from Fairtrade Foundation to a drinks reception at the Barbican, as a result of the ‘campaigner of the month’ award in January
- Fairtrade quiz at Christ the Servant King church
- Discussions with BidCo re: putting Fairtrade logo onto Wycombe map showing retailers that stock Fairtrade
Schools/Higher Education
- Ongoing talks with Strathmore Uni in Nairobi and Bucks New Uni re: setting up a link and Fairtrade modules within their curricula
- Upcoming presentation to be given to students at Bucks New Uni
- Meeting has taken place with 2 new teachers at Highcrest Academy
Treasurer’s report
Wycombe and Grecia/Coope Victoria Partnership
- Ongoing discussions with Guernsey Fairtrade group re: Galleon coffee project
Social media
- Need to get information out before events, so we can advertise them and ask for volunteers
- New e-mail for the group has now been set up: wycombe4fairtrade@gmail.com
Pann Mill Open Day 12/05/24
- Stall has been booked and we will be selling Fairtrade goods
- Also hope to also have an activity to engage children
AOB
- Fairtrade Foundation are running a forestation event for schools
- Possibly invite a representative from the National Campaigner Committee to one of our meetings
Next meeting
May 21st at The Avenue Church at 8pm