Ketton Goes Nuts Village Orchard Initiative Donates £900 to Local Fair Trade Group
A unique community harvesting project in Rutland is demonstrating the power of local produce and grassroots collaboration. Ketton Goes Nuts!, an innovative village-wide orchard initiative, has officially donated £900 to the Rutland and Stamford Fair Trade group.
The milestone donation was celebrated at the preview of the One World Week exhibition, hosted in the gallery at the Stamford Arts Centre, where representatives gathered for a formal cheque presentation.
Unlike traditional single-site community orchards, Ketton Goes Nuts! operates on a distributed model, gathering harvests from approximately 40 nut trees scattered throughout the village of Ketton.
Volunteers harvest, process, and turn the local yield into a variety of delicious, handcrafted products, including, freshly roasted nuts, artisanal nut butter, and seasonal local delicacies.
Proceeds from the sale of these handmade goods are redirected back into local and global ethical causes bridging the gap between village sustainability and international fair trade values.
"This project showcases what can be achieved when a community comes together to make creative, sustainable use of the natural resources right on its doorstep."
The recipient, Rutland and Stamford Fair Trade, works to promote fair wages, ethical sourcing, and sustainable trade practices both locally and internationally. The £900 contribution will help support their ongoing outreach programs, educational displays, and community initiatives aimed at raising awareness about global trade equity.
The timing of the presentation tied in perfectly with One World Week, an annual national event encouraging community action and reflection on global justice, sustainability, and shared responsibility.
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