Fair Trade High Tea
The Queensland Fair Trade Collective is excited to announce our plans for the Fair Trade Fortnight this year…as something new and very special is being organised, the first Fair Trade High Tea. Featuring international guest speaker, Kohinoor Yeasmin, CEO of Bangladesh Fair Trade organisation Tarango, an ethical fashion showcase and more, this is definitely not an event to be missed. Kohinoor will be speaking on her personal experiences and the positive impact of fair trade on her country and the people in Bangladesh. For more details on our amazing guest speaker and her experiences, please click here.
Join us for a glass of champagne on arrival and enjoy delicious finger food and Fairtrade tea and coffee during this inspirational afternoon. The Fair Trade High Tea will be held at the Arts Centre, overlooking the Brisbane River, St Margaret’s Anglican Girls’ School, Ascot on Saturday 8 May 2010, between 2 and 4pm. '
Tickets are strictly limited, so book now ! Tickets are $30 per person and can be purchased online by following this link, in person at The Trading Circle (cash only), bank deposit – email us at qldfairtrade@gmail.com for the details, or Credit Card/Debit Card via phone – contact Di Stitt on 0430 487 710.
Early Bird Special Offer: Buy your tickets before 26 April 2010, and go into the draw for a spectactular hamper of fair trade goodies! Hurry and book now, tickets are limited and selling fast!
Event Schedule & Information
Date: Saturday 8 May, 2010
Time: Event runs from 2-4PM.
Location: The Arts Centre, St Margaret’s Anglican Girls School, Ascot.
• International Guest Speaker – Kohinoor Yeasmin: Kohinoor will speak on her personal experiences and how fair trade has transformed her own life and the lives of those within Bangladesh. For more details on our amazing guest speaker and her experiences, please click here.
• Guest Speaker – Cameron Neil: The Operations Manager of Fair Trade Australia and New Zealand will speak on fair trade commodities, including coffee and chocolate, and how a small change can make a huge difference worldwide.
• Ethical Fashion Showcase: Featuring an eclectic mix of inspiring labels and designers – proving style doesn't have to be sacrificed for ethical clothing. Click here for more information on these amazing ethical labels.
• Live Music: By classically trained pianist Mitchell Dormer.
