Fairtrade fare on the shelves as library hosts free brunch

FAIRTRADE fare will be on the menu at the National Library of Scotland tomorrow as the Capital marks Fairtrade Fortnight with a free brunch.

The Fairtrade brunch has been organised by the Edinburgh Fairtrade City Group and is supported by Scotmid.

Visitors will be able to drop in for a browse of the craft stalls and try free Fairtrade bananas, snack bars and coffee.

The winners of this year's Lord Provost Fair Trade Awards will also be announced.

The Best Fair Trade School and Best Fair Trade Community Group will be announced at a special event on Tuesday, 2 March.

Lord Provost George Grubb said: "We want as many people as possible to drop into the National Library and help us celebrate Fairtrade Fortnight.

"We are grateful to Scotmid for their support in putting on this Fairtrade brunch. There will be lots of Fairtrade goodies up for grabs, and we'll be announcing the winners of this year's Fair Trade Awards.

"Our aim is to encourage more and more people to become ethical shoppers by swapping their usual products for Fairtrade versions wherever possible."

The event is being held at the National Library of Scotland, George IV Bridge, from 10am-11:30am.