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The Linlithgow group, now called the Linlithgow Fairtrade Partnership, is a well-established forum that meets every few months, ensuring that Fairtrade remains high on the local agenda. Linlithgow Fairtrade Activities Over the past few years the Linlithgow Fairtrade Partnership has taken part in many activities to promote Fairtrade. This includes the launch of the new 'Fair Tradewinds' shop offering a wider selection of fairly traded goods, hosting Fairtrade breakfasts, running a Fairtrade stall at the local farmers market and working with other local groups to hold events which highlight the value of Fairtrade. Who's in the Linlithgow Fairtrade Partnership? Community groups and workplaces that support Fairtrade are welcome to join. The current membership comprises: - St Michael's RC Church
- St Peter's Episcopal Church
- Snugglebugs Pre-School Group
- Linlithgow Oxfam Group
- St Johns Evangelical Church
- St. Michael's Parish Church
- Linlithgow Academy
- Linlithgow Community Council
- Christian Aid
- Fair Tradewinds
- St Ninian's Craigmailen
- Linlithgow Community Council
- West Lothian Council
If you are interested in joining the Linlithgow Fairtrade Partnership then we would be delighted to hear from you. Please email the group on ft_partnership@lists.koroaa.co.uk Buying Fairtrade in Linlithgow Numerous local establishments and outlets support Fairtrade and sell their goods, so you need never be stuck! If your workplace or organisation offers Fairtrade goods and isn't listed here, please get in touch withat info@visitwestlothian.co.uk Shops and Other Sale Outlets - Taste, 47 High Street. Fairtrade coffee in the shop.
- The Line Gallery, 238 High Street. Occasional displays of fairly traded goods.
- The Millstone, 131-133 High Street. Sells green tea, coffee, chocolate, chocolate-covered nuts and dried fruit.
- Nifty Needles, High Street. Sells Fairtrade buttons & brooches.
- Fair Tradewinds, 28 The Vennel. Fair trade shop selling wide range of food, crafts, cards, clothes etc www.fairtradewinds.co.uk
- Walker's Carpets, 212 High Street. Sells a selection of Fairtrade furniture.
- Sainsbury's, Gallowsknowe, Falkirk Road. Sells geobars, bananas, coffee, tea, sugar, chocolate, drinking choc, roses, red wine & more.
- Tesco, Regent Court, Blackness Road. Bananas, a range of teas & coffees, cocoa, drinking chocolate, orange juice & roses.
- Greggs Bakers, Regent Court. Sells coffee and juice.
Cafes and Restaurants - Cameron's Café and Bistro, 276a High Street. Fairtrade coffee is available on request.
- Canal Tearoom (LUCS), Canal Basin, off Manse Road. Fairtrade coffee is available on request.
- Taste, 47 High Street. Fairtrade coffee is available on request
- H2, Regent Court, Blackness Road. Offer Fairtrade tea, coffee, & sugar
- Livingstons, 52 High Street. Fairtrade coffee is available on request
- So Strawberry Café, The Cross. Serve Fairtrade tea & sugar and coffee if asked for.
- Star and Garter, 1 High Street. Fairtrade coffee is available on request.
Accommodation Providers - Arden Country House Bed & Breakfast, Belsyde Country Estate Tel: 01506 670172
- Belsyde House/Farm Bed & Breakfast, Belsyde Farm Tel: 01506 842098
- Star and Garter Hotel, 1 High Street Tel: 01506 846362
- Strawberrybank House Bed & Breakfast, 12 Avon Place Tel: 01506 848372
Local Workplaces Using Fair Trade Products - The Language Room, West Port. Serve Fairtrade tea and coffee.
- West Lothian Council, Almondvale Boulevard, Livingston. Tea & coffee available in meeting & staff rooms
Community Organisations - Linlithgow Academy is a Fairtrade School
- Linlithgow Bridge Primary School is a Fairtrade School
- Oxfam, serve at coffee mornings and meetings
- Snugglebugs Pre-School Group, Longcroft Halls (Next to West Port Hotel). Offers Fairtrade tea, coffee & snacks
- St. John's Evangelical Church, Fairtrade available at services held at Linlithgow Academy and at the Café at Bryerton House, 129 High Street
- St. Michael's Parish Church, Fairtrade on offer in between services at Cross House at The Cross.
- St. Michael's R. C. Church, Blackness Road. Fairtrade tea & coffee after services.
- St. Peter's Episcopal Church, 153 High Street. The church has Fairtrade status and serves Fairtrade tea & coffee after services.
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