February 2023
Well-known Ilminster faces show their support for Fairtrade via a social media campaign to raise the profile of Fairtrade in the town. A Fairtrade quiz is also held at the Dolphin pub on Silver Street, with prizes generously donated by Ilminster Co-Op and Tesco stores.
February 2022
A Fairtrade fact-finding trail is launched across the town centre for Fairtrade Fortnight.
November 2021
Chairman, Roger Gurner, presents Ilminster Town Council with the latest Fairtrade Community certificate at a meeting of Councillors, following a successful application to renew the town's Fairtrade status.
September 2021
Ilminster Fairtrade partners with Ilminster Quakers to host a Fairtrade coffee morning and Bake-Off at Sweet Surprise as part of a programme of activities for Great Big Green Week.
February 2021
Local cafes are encouraged to include Fairtrade ingredients in their dishes for Fairtrade Fortnight.
February 2020
We host a screening of Willy Wonka and the Chocolate Factory at The Warehouse Theatre and Chocolate making workshops for children and adults, during Fairtrade Fortnight.
October 2019
We celebrate 25 years of the Fairtrade mark!
February 2019
We welcomed Fairtrade Producer and representatives from the Fairtrade Foundation, held a Chocolate Festival and Fairtrade meal. Greenfylde School work with PlayArt to unveil two fantastic Fairtrade mosaics.
February 2018
We support the Fairtrade Foundation's 'Come on in' for Fairtrade Fortnight Campaign with events and activities throughout the town.
January 2018
We launch an Ilminster Shopper Survey to inform our next steps and our renewal application for Fairtrade Town Status.
December 2017
Thanks to the staff and pupils of Greenfylde First School, a Fairtrade Christmas Tree is amongst those included at the annual Christmas Tree Festival at The Minster. All proceeds to go towards the Resoure Box for Schools Project.
November 2017
Ilminster Fairtrade supports the Mayor's Charity Quiz night.
Ilminster Fairtrade identifies a Fairtrade Churches Champion, to be officially appointed to the Management Committee in January 2018.
June 2017
Ilminster Fairtrade participate in the Ilminster Midsummer Experience (IMEx) Charity Drive, selling Fairtrade refreshments and raising the profile of our work in the town.
May 2017
Our Annual General Meeting is held at Greenfylde First School and includes a Fairtrade Quiz and freebies.
April 2017
Ilminster Fairtrade partner with The Minster, St Mary's Church Ilminster, to host a Fairtrade Easter Egg Hunt.
March 2017
Ilminster Fairtrade is made Co-operative Food's Local Cause of the Month, raising £15.44 in loose change at the checkouts.
February-March 2017
Ilminster Fairtrade launches a 'Big Break' Selfie and Bake-Off competition for Fairtrade Fortnight 2017.
November 2016
Five new road signs are installed on the entry roads to Ilminster declaring the town's Fairtrade status.
October-November 2016
The Fair Hair campaign is launched and supported by local hairdressing salons.
May 2016
New Fairtrade Town certificate formally presented to Ilminster Town Mayor at the Annual General Meeting and Open Evening.
New Schools Champion appointed to the Management Committee.
April 2016
Ilminster Fairtrade successfully renews the town's Fairtrade status for a further two years.
February-March 2016
Ilminster Fairtrade supports individuals and businesses to get involved in Big Fairtrade Breakfast activities during Fairtrade Fortnight.
April 2015
The Fairtrade Town certificate is formally presented to Ilminster Town Mayor at the Annual Community Assembly.
February 2015
Ilminster Fairtrade achieves Fairtrade Town status for Ilminster!
Summer 2014
Ilminster starts the process to be recognised as a FAIRTRADE community .
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