Falmouth has successfully retained its status as a Fairtrade Town, 13 years after becoming the first Cornish Town to be named as such.

Mayor Grenville Chappel said: "We are proud to have been the first community in Cornwall to achieve Fairtrade status. As a community we have always supported fair and ethical trading.

"So we are now proud to have sustained that status. We have a dedicated Falmouth Fairtrade Team to thank."

Pat Fitzpatrick of Fairtrade Falmouth added: "The group is a small but active one. We have not let size limit our commitment to achieving Fairtrade status from giving presentations to schools and local organisations, celebrating Fairtrade Fortnight in a variety of ways, visiting local retail outlets, to participating in town festivals. We work well in partnership with the town council and our local community and that is reflected with the renewal of the status by the foundation.

"Fairtrade councillors Jude Robinson and Brod Ross have been a great source of encouragement and support at our steering group meetings. We would welcome anyone who would like to volunteer to assist us as we work towards achieving renewal status in 2020."

If you want to get involved with Fairtrade Falmouth, or if you are a trader wanting to tell people about your Fairtrade contribution then contact Pat on 01326 316556, email patfitz60@btinternet.com or contact the town council.