Introduction
Welcome to the web site of the Livingston Fairtrade Committee. In this site you will find information about Fairtrade in Livingston, and about Fairtrade in general. For general information on Fairtrade please visit the main Fairtrade Foundation site where you will find information on other Fairtrade towns, Fairtrade products, etc.
By following the links on the left you can find a list of shops selling Fairtrade products in Livingston, and outlets where you can eat or drink Fairtrade products when out and about in the town.
What is Fairtrade? Read about the 5 Fairtrade guarantees.
Livingston has been a Fairtrade Town since 2006. What is a Fairtrade town? Read about the 5 goals for a Fairtrade town.
Fairtrade Fortnight
Fairtrade Fortnight runs (in the UK) once a year; in 2011 the dates were 28 February to 13 March. Each year we promote Fairtrade around the town.
3rd & 10th March: We had a stall in The Centre on Thursdays 3rd and 10th March. 4th March: On Friday 4th March we had a stall in the foyer of St. John's Hospital. 12th March: Stall at Livingston Football Club
The West Lothian Fairtrade Steering Group calendar shows events in the area for Fairtrade Fortnight 2011. West Lothian Council are supported Fairtrade Fortnight with various events - see their site for more information.
In 2010 we had stands at Asda, Morrisons, and other events.