I use and promote Fairtrade whenever I can, and am part of Stockton Borough Fairtrade Partnership. I represent this on Stockton Central Locality Forum
Stockton on Tees
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Good points from @RefugeeAction added to those needing to come here to be with family. Being with other family is key for those who have been through so much trauma. As well of course as the many reasons why they cannot stay in home country. @Matt_VickersMP
Suzanne Fletcher retweeted
"Why can't they stay in France?"
Do you hear this a lot too? Next time you do, send them this video so they know there’s a better question to ask.
This tartare sauce from Teesside Morrisons has no visible label with ingredients, surely against the law? gov.uk/food-labelling-and-pa…. @Morrisons @Coeliac_UK @stocktoncouncil trading standards. You can only peel after buying.
Today is #InternationalEWasteDay. Lots of info here recycleyourelectricals.org.u… on how to recycle what, where to take it locally. Surprising how many local places take such as cables and batteries. Also the importance of recycling such & other info @stocktoncouncil @CatalystComms
Hi @BritishBakeOff on @Channel4 these programmes are excellent to watch, love them, and they have a big following. All the more reason to ensure what is actually wrong medical advice is not given, saying that it is OK for people who are Coeliac to have ordinary bread.@Coeliac_UK
On 10 October, Channel 4's @BritishBakeOff: An Extra Slice unfortunately downplayed coeliac disease by implying that a gluten free diet was a choice rather than a medical necessity. We are deeply concerned about the remarks made by the presenters, which undermine the seriousness of coeliac disease. It is crucial for media platforms to engage in informed discussions about this serious autoimmune condition.
We are actively following up with the producers of The Great British Bake Off: Extra Slice and encourage our community to do the same. You can read our open letter here, and we will share any responses we receive.
In the meantime, we ask you to reach out to @Channel4 and request an on-air apology for the harmful portrayal of coeliac disease, and for them to engage with Coeliac UK to ensure accurate information is shared in the future. We aim to promote a better understanding of coeliac disease in mainstream media.
I've just signed this petition. Will you add your name and share too?
you.38degrees.org.uk/petitio… via @38degrees
Dear @Nextdoor I want to turn off e-mail notifications for areas i do not belong to, but keep for my selected areas. How to I do that? Been to the website "help" and getting no answers
Dear @GreggsOfficial so disappointed you do not have gluten free @Coeliac_UK snacks on the go. You are my choice if possible as you do @FairtradeUK coffee but only tomato soup and porridge for GF people and you can't eat those on the go!
Not impressed with these messages from @CostaCoffee "Don’t forget… Your Treat Drop is ready and waiting in your app..." I could have done with it after hospital visit at N Tees Hospital Stockton, but told they have nothing that is Gluten Free. Staff apologetic, but why send?
Dear @CostaCoffee it is impossible to submit a complaint to you on your website as it will not let me submit date and time of visit. For DOB it expects me to click back each month for over 79 years!
Thank you to Eaglescliffe @coopuk for donating these bananas, biscuits, chocolate for this mornings Voice Forum @CatalystComms meeting.
As @Fairtrade Fortnight gave presentation on Fairtrade explaining what it is.
All enjoyed tasting the goods, and Fairtrade coffee too!
All are concerned re issues like fair wage, working conditions, climate change, & communities able to make own decisions re how to spend the money they get. All these issues are what makes the difference to farmers in low income countries that are able to trade as @FairtradeUK
As long as you have some gluten free options and keep on serving Fairtrade tea and coffee, you are fine with us, giving people a choice for what they can choose (ie we cannot choose not to be gluten free) @Coeliac_UK @FairtradeUK
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looking forward to hearing more, bound to be exciting if @blindtigermike and meaningful as well as fun. 😊
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very well said and helpful too @LD4SOS @No2Hassockfield @DetentionAction
Here is my statement in response to the Government's announcement that it will reopen and expand Campsfield House.
ALT Please see a shortened version of the statement made by Calum Miller: I'm disappointed that the new Labour Government announced reopening and expanding Campsfield House. This facility, with a dark past, was closed in 2018 after years of local campaigning. Fixing the broken immigration and asylum system needs thoughtful action, not a mid-summer press release without Parliamentary scrutiny. Announcing this during Parliament's recess, after awarding the contract during the General Election, lacks transparency. I wrote to the Home Secretary on 17th July to pause the work but got no response. It's alarming that reopening Campsfield is one of this Government's first actions, especially without local consultation. The reopening is opposed by the local community, councils, and my predecessor, Layla Moran. I'll continue to work with those against this decision.
Not pleased that Sparks Card for @marksandspencer gives discount on in store bakery, but not gluten free items. Not our fault they don't have anything fresh for us!
Well done Lancashire county council, I am sure that @stocktoncouncil will be interested in this success with #Fairtrade procurement.
Just had a fantastic meeting with Lancashire county council
They are very proud to have increased their #Fairtrade procurement tenfold in the last twelve months and now all their 18 coffee machines run on 100% Fairtrade coffee and all teabags are Fairtrade including Beacon Fell
We saw this as not good journalism and sent this letter docs.google.com/document/d/1… for publication
It hasn't been published by @guardian which makes me wonder why not?
KitKat has been sponsoring sustainable living content in @guardian which feels like a kick in the teeth for #Fairtrade campaigners who have been boycotting Nestle for years
If you would like to add your name to my letter objecting please do so here:
docs.google.com/document/d/1…
After the far-right riots in Southport, the Government has to prioritise community cohesion. Please will you join me and email your MP now? secure.hopenothate.org.uk/pa…