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Lowton Girls Dish up a FairTrade Feast
Young people in Lowton made a stand for the
environment and good labour standards during FairTrade Fortnight
(February 25th – March 9th).
Lowton Girls’ Group held a FairTrade bakery session and created a
display about the issue to raise awareness amongst other members of
Lowton Youth Club.
Wigan Council Children and Young People’s Services (CYPS) youth worker
Deb Hall says: “The girls researched the issue, looking at the history
behind it, the availability of FairTrade goods and the impact of cash
crops on producers.
“It’s been a really enjoyable project and thanks to the girls a number
of young people are now more informed about an important issue.”
Meanwhile, young people at Golborne High School held a FairTrade tasting
session for pupils, teachers and support staff. The event was held at
the Duke of Edinburgh’s Awards after school project, which is run by the
CYPS youth service.
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Notes to Editors
Further information
• For further information please contact Kennedy Stewart, Wigan Youth
Information Team Press Officer at Wigan Leisure and Culture Trust, on
(01942) 486927.
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