MORE than 200 people attended the first public event organised by a Fairtrade forum.

The Richmond group held a tasting at the town's Oxfam shop on Saturday.

"It was a very successful day," said Gillian Howells, the acting co-ordinator of the newly-formed forum.

"We received lots of supportive comments.

"In particular, there was fulsome support for making Richmond a Fairtrade town.

"I'm especially grateful to the Oxfam shop manager, Betty Clayton, and volunteer, Allison Mayston, who made and poured the hot drinks."

Anyone wanting to find out more about the group can call Ms Howells on (01748) 825362.