Pictures from The Balloon Festival, where we officially announced the good news of becoming a Fairtrade Town August 2006

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The FAIRTRADE Mark
Core standards and practice behind the Five Guarantees
1. The FAIRTRADE Mark guarantees farmers a fair and stable price for their products
2. The FAIRTRADE Mark guarantees extra income for farmers and estate workers to improve their lives.
3. The FAIRTRADE Mark guarantees a greater respect for the environment
4. The FAIRTRADE Mark guarantees small farmers a stronger position in world markets
5. The FAIRTRADE Mark guarantees a closer link between consumers and producers.