Fairtrade Fortnight at Green Templeton
Green Templeton is supporting Fairtrade Fortnight, which takes place this year from Monday 22 February to Sunday 7 March 2021.
The college ensures that only Fairtrade coffee and tea products are served for our conference and dinner refreshments, and in the on-site coffee machines, all available teas are Fairtrade and all coffees are Rainforest Alliance. We also provide Fairtrade sugar and bananas.
Anyone using the Drop Off Dining Service during Fairtrade Fortnight can purchase a bar of Divine Fairtrade Milk or Dark Chocolate (35g) for just £0.50.
To mark Fairtrade Fortnight, our Head Chef Chris Lyford’s mum Sheila has shared her special recipe for Fairtrade banana bread, which can be viewed on the recipes from the Green Templeton kitchen webpage, along with other delicious treats.
This year’s Fairtrade Fortnight will focus on how climate change is impacting farmers and workers around the world. An online ‘Climate, Fairtrade and You’ festival will run during Fairtrade Fortnight, highlighting the challenge of climate change and poverty that is affecting the future of food and those who produce it, and looking at how the COVID-19 pandemic has further impacted their lives.
Events open to everyone during Fairtrade Fortnight include a discussion with Fairtrade farmers on the front line of the climate crisis, a webinar on growing climate-friendly plants at home and on sustainable cooking, and a live quiz night featuring a special guest appearance from Fairtrade Foundation Patron Nick Hewer.
Green Templeton is committed to working sustainably and embedding sustainable thinking through education. We recently won a gold award in the sector wide Green Impact Awards, which recognises changing behaviours and making physical steps towards improving sustainable practices. Find out more about sustainability at Green Templeton.
As conservation work continues on the Radcliffe Observatory, we were delighted to climb to the very top of the impressive scaffold and enjoy a unique perspective on this iconic landmark.
Along the way, we uncovered some fascinating details—and a few cheeky surprises—carved into parts of the stonework. ✨
These hidden marks offer a glimpse into the stories, craftsmanship, and personalities that have become part of the building’s rich history. Stay tuned as we continue to share more behind-the-scenes moments from this remarkable conservation project.
Congratulations to all of the @gtcball2026 survivors 🪼🫧🪸🧜🌊✨
From the ocean floor to the dance floor 🌊🪸🫧💙🧜 🐙🪼
We had an incredible evening at the Nautilus Ball! @gtcball2026
The Radcliffe Observatory is having a conservation makeover...
Behind the printed wrap is a complex network of poles and platforms, giving specialist teams access to every part of this remarkable building.
The Observatory is now undergoing a new phase of work that combines careful conservation of its historic fabric with major environmental upgrades.
Protecting one of Oxford`s most iconic landmarks for generations to come. 🏛️
Over the past week, we have celebrated the extraordinary Green Templeton community through events, volunteering, competitions, challenges and fundraising for student support. It has been wonderful to see alumni, fellows, supporters, friends, staff and students coming together to show our support for students.
From the Garden Party and the Photography Competition, to the Memory Wall and Biscuit Decorating Competition, the week has been filled with moments that reflect the warmth, inclusivity and spirit of our college.
Thank you to everyone who made a gift, attended an event, volunteered their time or followed along throughout the week. Together, we have raised over £65,000 for student support. These gifts will help students pursue opportunities, navigate financial pressures, participate fully in college life and thrive during their time at Oxford.
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