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February Newsletter

Welcome to the February edition of Hospitality On Campus, the newsletter that keeps you up to date with all our latest news, offers and events. Please click here or on the image for a pdf version. 

University awarded Fairtrade status
We are proud to announce that the University has been awarded Fairtrade status. After a culmination of efforts over the last few years a Fairtrade steering group was set up comprising of student and academic representation, the Students' Union and the Hospitality Department with the goal of achieving Fairtrade status.

The Fairtrade Universities and Colleges scheme started in 2003 and now has over 70 members in the UK. A Fairtrade University or College is one that has made a commitment to supporting and using Fairtrade products. Over the past few years we have been raising awareness of Fairtrade with students and staff and the benefits that it brings to producers in developing countries. We have tried to make sure that Fairtrade products are available in as many places as possible. Gaining Fairtrade status is an important step for us, as large institutions have a global responsibility towards ethical trading. We are proud to be a part of the future of Fairtrade.

Fairtrade Fortnight, 23 February - 8 March
The Fairtrade fortnight is an annual event in which fair and ethical trading values are celebrated. This year looks to be the best yet. We have an action-packed Fortnight of events with activities and events for all. Please see the timetable for details on what is happening.
Don’t forget that all our coffee on Campus is Fairtrade. Throughout February you can pick up a coffee from all of our outlets for just £1. Please see below for details.

Be part of our Fairtrade events

Tuesday 24 February
- Talk from Fairtrade producer of sesame seeds and kidney beans from Nicaragua

Sunday 1 March
- Student Film Night: One Cup (free Fairtrade chocolate)

Monday 2 March
- Marquee on the Parade selling Fairtrade products
- Student Film Night: Black & Gold (free Fairtrade chocolate)

Tuesday 3 March
- Marquee on the Parade selling banana fritters and crepes
- Student wine tasting
- Ethical & Environmental day in Elements

Wednesday 4 March
- Fairtrade Vegetarian meal in Chaplaincy

Thursday 5 March
- SIFE selling Bolivian Handicrafts in the marquee
- Debate - Fairtrade vs Free trade, 3 West North 2.1 at 18:30

Friday 6 March
- “Bibico: Be Fashionable: Be Fair” Marquee on the Parade selling new summer 09 collection - 15% discount
- Flirt - Fairtrade wine on sale
- Go bananas - world record attempt for eating bananas

Sunday 8 March
- Student Film Night: Blood, Sweat & T-shirts (free Fairtrade chocolate)

Mystery Customer Results
Every month our outlets are visited by a mystery customer to ensure they offer a high standard of service. We have set ourselves a minimum target of meeting 70% of the criteria. Each month in this newsletter you will be able to track our outlets performance.

Blues Cafe: 91%
Claverton Rooms: 88%
DolcHe Vita: 86%
Level 1 Cafe: 94%
Parade Bar: 77%
Wessex Restaurant: 97%

All of our outlets passed the mystery customer visits and picked up some useful information that they can use to improve their services. To view the reports visit the Hospitality pages of this website.

Offers

Coffee Loyalty Cards
Just pick up a loyalty card from any of our outlets and collect a stamp every time you purchase a hot drink. Buy 9 hot drinks from any of the outlets listed and receive your 10th absolutely FREE! 

Thermal Mugs
Purchase a thermal mug for just £4.25 and receive a free coffee or tea.

January Fairtrade Product Of The Month
Faitrade Tea and Fairbreak bar £1.20

February Fairtrade Savings
Every month each of our outlets will offer one of their top 25 best selling products for just £1.