May 18, 2010
· Filed under Community, Fair Trade, Grey Lynn 2030
On behalf of Grey Lynn 2030 and the Grey Lynn Community Centre a big thank you to everyone who contributed to the Oxfam Coffee Break 2010 held at the GL Community Centre on Thursday 13 May.
We enjoyed delicious Fairtrade coffee and hot chocolate provided by Kokako with home made Fairtrade, organic Afghans by Tania’s mum, ANZAC biscuits made by Pippa’s mum and ginger slice made by our local nutritionist, Sarah James (www.eatrealfood.co.nz).
So many of the those who came along for a cuppa remarked on the how much better Fairtrade, organic food and coffee tastes. Kokako have supported a few of our events now so we particularly value their generosity.
A special thank you also to our helpers for the break Sarah Cole and Caroline Banks.
We received $170 in donations for the coffee and helped raise awareness of Fairtrade here in New Zealand as well as raising vital funds towards Oxfam’s work creating real and lasting change for people living in poverty.
Why not consider joining Oxfam?
Want to make the world a better place? Then you’re in the right place!
Join us today and we’ll keep you up to date by email on Oxfam’s work and all the ways you can get involved in the fight against poverty.
Plus, join before May 31 2010 and you’ll go into the prize draw to win a year’s supply of delicious Caffe L’affare Fairtrade coffee and hot chocolate. It’s easy – just let us know your email here!
May 5, 2010
· Filed under Community, Fair Trade
The Grey Lynn Community Centre and Grey Lynn 2030 are hosting a Coffee Break this Fair Trade Fortnight as part of Oxfam’s Biggest Coffee Break.
Come and enjoy a Fairtrade cuppa with homemade biscuits and help raise money towards Oxfam’s work with struggling coffee growers in the developing world.
Date: Thursday 13th May
Time: 10 am – 12midday
Location: Grey Lynn Community Centre, 510 Richmond Road
All welcome
Choose Fairtrade and change the world, one cup at a time.
More information can be found at
www.oxfamcoffeebreak.org.nz
July 1, 2009
· Filed under Fair Trade
Fair trade ensures producers in developing countries receive a fair price for their products which reduces poverty and gives communities a better future.
The five steps to becoming a fair trade city are:
1.Wellington City Council passes a resolution.
2. Fair Trade products are relatively available in retail and catering outlets.
3. Local workplaces and community groups support Fair Trade and use the products.
4. Raise awareness of Fair Trade
5. A Fair Trade steering group formed.
Wellington has many outlets serving, selling, supporting and using Fair Trade products. We now wish to declare Wellington New Zealand’s first Fair Trade City through a resolution passed by Wellington City Council.
The resolution supports fair trade, commits the Council to serving fair trade products at their meetings and workplaces and to supporting Wellington to meet the goals of a Fair Trade City.
Please add your voice to this petition
http://www.wellington.govt.nz/haveyoursay/e-petitions/ep/details/76
On behalf of Grey Lynn 2030 and the Grey Lynn Community Centre a big thank you to everyone who contributed to the Oxfam Coffee Break 2010 held at the GL Community Centre on Thursday 13 May.
So many of the those who came along for a cuppa remarked on the how much better Fairtrade, organic food and coffee tastes. Kokako have supported a few of our events now so we particularly value their generosity.
A special thank you also to our helpers for the break Sarah Cole and Caroline Banks.
