GRWP MASNACH DEG RHYDAMAN YN DATHLU

Mae Grwp Masnach Deg Rhydaman yn dathlu ar ol ennill gwobr Yr Ymgyrch Gyfryngol Orau Pythefnos Masnach Deg drwy Brydain.

Dywedodd Veronica Pasteur o Sefydliad Masnach Deg “Roedd y beirniaid wedi eu plesio gyda’r digwyddiadau creadigol a gafodd eu trefnu gan y grwp a sicrhaodd sylw y cyfryngau – nid yn unig mewn print, ond hefyd ar y teledu. Roedd y digwyddiadau yn sicrhau cyfraniad amrediad eang o bobl, nid yn unig y Maer, Aelod Seneddol a’r Aelod Cynulliad ond hefyd y Capeli, ysgolion a grwpiau ieuenctid lleol. Roedd y gwahanol weithgareddau yn lwyddiant ysgubol ac yn ffordd o greu storiau newyddion diddorol a gafodd sylw gan y wasg a sicrhau bod y neges yn cyrraedd nifer fawr o bobl.

Dyma’r gweithgareddau a gynorthwyodd gwenud Pythefnos masnach Deg 2009 yr un mwyaf a gorau eto, ac wrth baratoi ar gyfer 2010 gobeithiwn bod y llwyddiannau hyn yn ysgogi eraill ar draws y wlad i fod yn weithgar dros Fasnach Deg.

Dywedodd Phil Broadhurst, Aelod o grwp masnach Deg Rhydaman “Rydym wrth ein boddau gyda’r wobr a’r cydnabyddiaeth mae’n ei roi i’r ffordd roedd cymaint o bobl yn y gymuned wedi dod at eu gilydd i ddathlu Pythefnos Masnach Deg eleni

5 things about Fairtrade

1. The FAIRTRADE Mark is a certification mark and a registered trademark of Fairtrade Labelling Organisations International (FLO) of which the Fairtrade Foundation is the UK member. The Fairtrade Foundation is an independent certification body which licenses the use of the FAIRTRADE Mark on products which meet international Fairtrade standards. This independent consumer label is now recognised by 70% of UK consumers and appears on products as a guarantee that disadvantaged producers are getting a better deal. Today, more than 7..5 million people – farmers, workers and their families – across 58 developing countries benefit from the international Fairtrade system.

2. Over 4,500 products have been licensed to carry the FAIRTRADE Mark including coffee, tea, herbal teas, chocolate, cocoa, sugar, bananas, grapes, pineapples, mangoes, avocados, apples, pears, plums, grapefruit, lemons, oranges, satsumas, clementines, mandarins, lychees, coconuts, dried fruit, juices, smoothies, biscuits, cakes & snacks, honey, jams & preserves, chutney & sauces, rice, quinoa, herbs & spices, seeds, nuts & nut oil, wines, beers, rum, confectionary, muesli, cereal bars, yoghurt, ice-cream, flowers, sports balls, sugar body scrub and cotton products including clothing, homeware, cloth toys, cotton wool and olive oil.

3. 7 in 10 households purchase Fairtrade goods, including an extra 1.3 million more households in 2008, helping Fairtrade sales reach an estimated £700m in 2008, a 43% increase on the previous year. There are over 460 producer organisations selling to the UK and by the end of October 2008 872 certified producer groups were in the global Fairtrade system, representing more than 1.5 million farmers and workers.

4. Established in 1990, Shared Interest lends over £30 million from UK investors each year to businesses in developing countries, helping them sell their local produce and handcrafted goods in the fair trade market. Meanwhile, charitable arm Shared Interest Foundation delivers vital training to sustain their growth and survival in an increasingly commercial world.

5. There are now more than 440 Fairtrade Towns and Cities across the UK, as well as 100 Fairtrade Universities, 3,000 schools, more than 5,500 Fairtrade Churches, and 39 Fairtrade Synagogues.

Fairtrade Fortnight Awards Winners 2009

"Congratulations! I am very pleased to tell you that Ammanford Fairtrade Group is the winner of the Fairtrade Fortnight Best Media Campaign Award!

The judges were impressed by the creative events you organized which ensured excellent media coverage – not just in print, but also TV. You engaged a wide range of people in your events and involving the Mayor, local MP and local AM was great, as well as churches and youth groups. Your range of events proved an excellent way to make interesting local news stories that kept the press interested and ensured your message reached a huge number of people"

So - THANKS to everyone that helped, organising and taking part in the events, as well as to all the media who gave us coverage. (We will ofcourse be hoping for more coverage when details of the award are announced!)
http://www.fairtrade.org.uk/press_office/press_releases_and_statements/september_2009/fairtrade_fortnight_award_winners_2009_announced.aspx

Gwobrau Pythefnos Masnach Deg 2009

Llongyfarchiadau – Dwi yn falch o gyhoeddi mai enillwyr Gwobr Ymgyrch Gyfryngol Orau Pythefnos Masach Deg.

Roedd y beiriniaid wedi eu plesio’n arw gan yr digwyddiadau creadigol a sicrhaodd gyhoeddusrwydd gan y cyfryngau – nid yn unig mewn print ond hefyd ar y teledu. Yn ol Sefydliad Masnach Deg –“ Fe wnaethoch sicrhau amrywiaeth eang o bobl yn eich gweithgareddau, gan gynnwys y Maer, yr Aelod Seneddol a’r Aelod Cynulliad lleol, yn ogystal a chapeli a mudiadau ieuenctid. Roedd yr amrywiaeth o ddigwyddiadau yn sicrhau diddordeb y cyfryngau a wanethoch sicrhau bod y neges yn cyrraedd nifer fawr o bobl”.

Felly diolch i bawb oedd wedi cynorthwyo a cymryd rhan yn y digwyddiadau yn ogystal a’r cyfryngau am eu cefnogaeth. (Byddwn wrth gwrs yn gobeithio cael mwy o gyhoeddusrwydd pan fyd dmanylion y wobr yn cael ei cyhoeddi!).
http://www.fairtrade.org.uk/press_office/press_releases_and_statements/september_2009/fairtrade_fortnight_award_winners_2009_announced.aspx

Carmarthenshire County fairtrade group meeting - Cyfarfod grwp Masnach Deg Sir Gaerfyrddin

There is a Carmarthenshire County Fairtrade Group meeting at 2activate in Wind Street on Tuesday 15th September at 7pm. This will be followed by a quick meeting of the Ammanford Fairtrade group. Hope to see as many of you as possible. thanks.

Cynhelir cyfarfod o Grwp Masnach Deg Sir Gaerfyrddin ar Nos Fawrth 15 Medi yn 2activate, Stryd y Gwynt, Rhydaman am 7pm. Yn dilyn hwn fydd gennym gyfarfod byr o Grwp masnach Deg Rhydaman.