After living in Edinburgh (population 450,000) it’s a bit of a change living in Kendal (population 26,000). We went to a Fairtrade event last night, and were pleasantly surprised at how many people we knew already from other places. I spotted another town councillor plus a district councillor there – it made me wonder how the councils could help recognise and promote the work of people like the local Fairtrade group.

A number of towns announce their Fairtrade town status on the signs at the town boundaries. I think it’s time that Kendal did the same: “Welcome to Kendal – a Fairtrade Town” – and for that matter “A Transition Town”.

Now to canvass opinion, and find out who is responsible…

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