Upcoming events and activities


Saturday 12th June Bede's Way sponsored walk. Follow this scenic, historic trail and join TV presenter John Grundy to celebrate the rich cultural heritage of the North East. The full day walk is 12 miles between Wearmouth and Jarrow, with a shorter, family friendly option (four miles) starting at Bede’s World in the afternoon. Refreshments and entertainment at the finish from the Jarrow School Steel Band, optional celebratory service at St Paul’s, Jarrow and guarantee that you’ll be home for England’s debut World Cup match!. Fight poverty step by step! Click here to sign up now or call 0191 228 0115.

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Saturday 12th - Sunday 13th June Newcastle Gateshead EAT Festival. One of the country's leading food and drinks festivals, featuring a wide range of Fairtrade produce. For more information, please click here.

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Friday 18th June 7.30 Carlisle One World Centre AGM, Waterton Hall, Warwick Square, Carlisle. Click here to see a copy of the agenda.

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Sunday 4th July, 2.00 - 5.00 Strawberry Tea. Once again the Keswick Fair Trade group will be holding their annual Strawberry Tea in the garden of 'Northside' Grange. As parking is very limited we urge you all to come by foot, bicycle, ferry, bus or sharing a car that can drop you off! Once you get there you will thoroughly enjoy the tea of sandwiches, scones and of course strawberries! There will be a raffle and a lucky dip all taking place in the most beautiful surroundings to the gentle accompaniment of a jazz trio. It lasts from 2pm to 5pm and tickets will be available on the gate £5 Adult and £2 Children.

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Saturday 31st July, 10.30 - 5.00 Hadrian's Wall Walking Challenge 2010.  Shared Interest Foundation is organising a Hadrian’s Wall Walking Challenge through a beautiful part of Northumberland National Park to raise funds for its projects and to celebrate the Wall’s recent achievement of Fairtrade status. The Foundation will be asking participants to raise sponsorship by walking a 7.5 mile route that is intended to be both challenging and rewarding. A reasonable level of fitness will be required as there are parts of the route that are steep and the terrain will be uneven and soft in places. The route will begin at Housesteads Roman Fort, taking participants past the iconic Sycamore Gap and brooding Crag Lough, and following a dramatic section of the wall, complete with Milecastles and stunning views. Your support would be much appreciated. To discuss, please call Louise McLaren on 0191 233 9112 or email louise.mclaren@shared-interest.com. Thank you!

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Saturday 18th September, 9.30 - 3.00 Cumbria Fair Trade Network open meeting in Gosforth.

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