The campaign to gain Fairtrade status for the town has been ongoing and thanks to the support of businesses, organisations churches and schools in Kenilworth, it will become a reality on November 29.

Kenilworth Town Council supports the bid and a number of other organisations have followed suit.

Sue Proctor of Kenilworth Fairtrade Supporters said: "We needed to get a certain number of people to use Fairtrade products and support us as well as gaining publicity for the venture which the Kenilworth Weekly News has helped with."

So far, retailers who have signed up include Tesco Express, Sainsbury's, The Old Emporium as well as cafes and caterers, Escape, Costa, The Kings Table and Janet Arter Catering.

Work places include Boothroyd, Intastruct and Clinton School and community organisations include St John's Church and the town's Methodist Church.

Sue added: "We are talking to several other outlets and businesses and are hoping to have more signed up for the meeting on November 29. We would welcome enquiries or support from anyone in Kenilworth."

Following an official ceremony at Waverley Day Centre on November 29, the town will be recognised by the Fairtrade Foundation.

The foundation was established in 1992 by CAFOD, Christian Aid, New Consumer, Oxfam, Traidcraft and the World Development Movement.

These founding organisations were later joined by Britain's largest women's organisation, the Women's Institute.

The foundation is the UK member of Fairtrade Labelling Organisations International, which unites 21 national initiatives across Europe, Japan, North America, Mexico and Australia/New Zealand.

Currently there are a total of 50 members of staff at the Fairtrade Foundation that work within the departments of commercial relations, communications, certification and finance and resources. We also rely on the work of around 30 volunteers.

Sue added: "We are talking to several other outlets and businesses and are hoping to have more signed up for the meeting on 29 November. We would welcome enquiries or support from anyone in Kenilworth."