Fairtrade Spring Buffet
 

The Spring Buffet was held at Unicorn Grocery in Chorlton on Monday 20th March to mark the end of Fairtrade fortnight and the first day of spring. AFSL Chorlton consultant Anna O'Sullivan and the Chorlton Fairtrade food group organized the evening to raise awareness of food issues and help people make a positive change in their food shopping habits.

The evening was a big success and all had a good time. The food was a glorious feast of Fairtrade, organic and vegan produce, The Basement Café supplied the food and I am sure they now have a new group of eager customers! Our panel of experts facilitated interesting discussion on food themed topics as people ate.

The evening had a very relaxed and happy feel, and many people commented that it should become a regular evening in Chorlton. If any other groups would like to organize a similar evening then please do get in touch.

A big thank you to all of the people who attended and of course our experts:

• Chris Wright from Action For Sustainable Living
• Rob Squires, from the Food Futures Strategy
• Leonie from Olive Co-op
• Serena Tramonti from Oxfam
• Paul D’Ambre from Friends of the Earth

All donated their time for free and we are very grateful they could come along. Any left over food was composted at the AFSL community allotment, and no dispoable plates, mugs or cups were used.

A big thank you also to:

• Croma who donated plates and cutlery
• Road Methodist Church who donated mugs
• Unicorn grocery for the venue and their amazing support
• and last but not least to everyone involved in organizing the buffet and helping on the night.

It was a night to be proud of!

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Anna O'Sullivan

7.30pm to 10.00pm, 20^th March 2006

at Unicorn Grocery, Chorlton

£7 - order tickets

organised by ACTION FOR SUSTAINABLE LIVING and Fair trade Chorlton food group

What is the Spring Buffet?

Held at the end of Fairtrade Fortnight and the first day of spring, the spring buffet is an awareness raising vegan, fair trade, organic and local buffet. Catering by the basement café.

In addition a panel of “experts” facilitates topical discussion with a questions and answers session.

Why hold a buffet?

Fine food and interesting discussion!

The main goal of the evening is to raise awareness about food issues and help people make a positive change in their food shopping habits.

Where?

UNICORN Grocery, upstairs meeting space, (disabled access) 89 Albany Road, Chorlton, .

When?

Monday 20th March, 7.30pm to 10.00pm

Tickets?

Tickets cost £7 and should be bought in advance:

• Order online
• Buy in person from Unicorn Grocery (from 12th March)
• Order by post: send a cheque or postal order made payable to "Action for Sustainable Living Limited", to: Action for Sustainable Living, PO Box 382, , M20 2ZU. Pick up your tickets when you come to the event.

Places are limited, so book now to avoid missing out!

Further info:

Email: [email protected]

Tel: 0845 456 4468

More about Fairtrade

Action for Sustainable Living, St Wilfrid's Enterprise Centre, Royce Road, Hulme, , M15 5BJ.

Email: [email protected] Tel: 0845 634 4510 Fax: 0870 167 4655

Page last modified: 16 June 2006