February Update

Thanks to those of you who have dragged yourselves out of your warm homes to join us at gatherings already this year. Both our January session on domestic violence and the last week's pub chat on FGM were as uncompromising as they were engaging. You will be able to see a report on these discussions on this blog shortly.

With Fairtrade Fortnight on the horizon (27 Feb - 11 March), our next two sessions will be focused on the issue of trade justice. On the 15th February we will be hearing from Colin about why he is passionate about Fairtrade and how we can all make a difference to the lives of those who produce many of the goods we take for granted. Then we'll be putting that information to good use planning ways to promote trade justice in our work places, families and communities during Fairtrade Fortnight. As ever, come along from 7pm for food and networking before the main session. Let us know if you are coming on the Facebook event page: https://www.facebook.com/events/236630936419875/

On the 7th March we'll be doing something new and hosting a screening of the provocative documentary film, Blood in the Mobile. As well as the movie, which looks at the murky connection between the minerals that power our modern luxuries and the bloody conflict in DR Congo, there will be Fairtrade nibbles and stalls for ethical jewellery companies. This will be taking place in the Parish Hall at St Barnabas Church on Holden Road, Woodside Park from 7pm. The Facebook page for the event is here: https://www.facebook.com/events/361364947215687/

We're excited about both sessions, so we hope you'll be able to join us.