Fairtrade Fortnight is here! (and much more)…
Looking back to last Friday (when I started drafting this post), WOW I can’t believe how busy things were around here… among other things my desk was covered by,
banana costumes,
Fairtrade wine,
posters, leaflets and green t-shirts…
But I can’t help but feel its just the beginning of things to come. That’s because today begins Fairtrade Fortnight, the two weeks of the year dedicated to all this Fairtrade!
www.st-andrews.ac.uk/fairtrade/
The second week of Fairtrade Fortnight also happens to be Elections week (a great chance to stand for Environment & Ethics rep), and following that mayhem, we’ll be winding up the following week with Green Week celebrations before holidays begin!
With dozens of events planned and countless hours preparing all year (it always seems to come faster than expected) we are set to have a fantastic time with loads of great events. I’ve put together a cheat sheet for those who don’t want to miss out on anything but hate having to run the gauntlet to the library with all the flier-handing-out.
Best small event
A free Fairtrade wine tasting on Thursday 27th Feb. Spaces limited so make sure to book your e-ticket at www.st-andrews.ac.uk/fairtrade/.
Best for your CV
While I encourage you all to run for Environment & Ethics Rep for the Students Association, don’t miss out on these two great internships offered here with the Environment Team which will be closing applications on Friday 28th. For application details visit:
www.st-andrews.ac.uk/careers/wiki/St_Andrews_Summer_Internship_Scheme.
Best for the environment
Ever wanted to plant a tree (or two)? Well your chance is coming up. Two tree planting events will be held during Greenweek, so keep an eye out while the dates are being confirmed.
http://standrewsgreenweek.com/whatson/
Best talk
Join us on March 1st as we listen to the experiences of Fairtrade producer, Fatima Ismael, discuss her experiences as manager of a Nicaraguan Fairtrade coffee cooperative. A great chance to touch up on your Spanish as she will be speaking in her native tongue with a translator.
www.facebook.com/events/593630364058567/
Best exercise
Cycletricity is back again! Watch the sports clubs compete to see who can generate the most bike-powered energy in this day-long event held in the centre of town in Church Square.
http://standrewsgreenweek.com/whatson/
Most fun
What better way to begin Green Week than with a ceilidh! Get your green on!
http://standrewsgreenweek.com/whatson/
That’s all for now folks. Keep an eye out for further updates over the next 3 weeks 🙂