FAIRTRADE was spotlighted at a meeting of Keighley Rotary Club.

Mark Dawson, co-ordinator of Fairtrade Yorkshire, spoke to members about the issues and encouraged members to spread the word.

The event was held at Keighley Rugby Union Club.

Mr Dawson said Yorkshire was the only Fairtrade region in the country. “Fairtrade is not charity but a means by which many of the poorest members of earth’s society can work themselves out of poverty by being paid an honest income for the goods they produce,” said Alan Hickman, for Keighley Rotary Club. “Mark called on all those present to do their bit to promote the concept of Fairtrade, not only through personal purchasing habits but by encouraging others to buy Fairtrade."

goods, making known the real difference that it makes.

“Many questions were asked and answered.”

Haworth was the first Fairtrade village and Keighley earned Fairtrade town status in 2013.