Thornton Methodist Church became a Fairtrade church in 2009, becoming one of nearly 6,000 churches in the UK which are similarly recognised.

Thornton Methodist Church is committed to using Fairtrade tea, coffee and sugar after services and in all meetings.

We regularly have Fairtrade goods for sale after morning worship and sell a wide range of Traidcraft products.

Unfair trade rules continue to lock millions of people in the developing world in poverty. Two billion people – a third of humanity – work hard
to support themselves yet still struggle to survive on £1 per day or less.

Through Fairtrade we are trying to help tip the balance in favour of poor farmers and workers. You can help by taking action in Fairtrade Fortnight (22 February – 7 March 2010) and throughout the year.

• Look for products with the FAIRTRADE Mark and tell your friends and family about Fairtrade

• Remember impoverished producers around the world, particularly at harvest.

• Buy Fairtrade products regularly after morning worship at TMC and from local supermarkets.

• Order Swap Your Shop cards and let your local store managers know you want to see more Fairtrade products available. The cards are free from www.fairtrade.org.uk/eshop

• Download the Swap It Action Guide for loads of ideas on what to do in Fairtrade Fortnight www.thebigswap.org.uk

• Send a postcard to five big tea companies asking them to swap their tea for Fairtrade tea. Order postcards from Traidcraft www.makeitfair.org.uk