CHEPSTOW celebrated Fairtrade Fortnight by welcoming Ugandan coffee farmer Nimrod Wambette (pictured third left) to the town.

Hosted at the Gate House, Chepstow, visitors were told how buying Fairtrade impacts the lives of the farming community in more ways than one.

Guests were told how buying Fairtrade produce has a positive effect on the lives of farmers, growers and producers, ensuring they receive a fair price for their products. Not only that, it boosts sustainability, health care, education, equal rights for women and the prohibition of child slavery.

There were a range of Fairtrade products available for visitors to try and people were told how easy it was to make the switch to buying Fairtrade products.

Ugandan farmer Nimrod Wambette spoke about how buying Fairtrade produce has affected the life of his community.

Nimrod, who lives in Mount Elgon, said: “Faitrade offers a good price, a constant price.

“The money goes to farmers and allows them to be paid more for their hard work.

“It’s helped people to have clean water, it supports people’s awareness of climate change and promotes equality in women.”

To find out more about Fairtrade, visit: www.fairtradewales.com