STICK the kettle on for a good cause this Fairtrade Fortnight.

Tea lovers are being urged to take part in the Traidcraft Big Brew to help make a difference to the lives of farmers in the developing world.

Joanne Wallis, fundraising manager at Traidcraft, says: “Hosting a Traidcraft Big Brew is an ideal way to play your part for fair trade.

“Holding a tea party, enjoying a cup of Fairtrade tea or coffee with friends and getting crafty for Big Brew, means you’ll be supporting Traidcraft and helping people work their way out of poverty.”

A free Traidcraft Big Brew resource pack, which contains fundraising ideas, knitting patterns, posters and invitations is available to order and download from traidcraftshop.co.uk/big-brew Meanwhile, Marks and Spencer has a range of offers in store on Fairtrade products from February 24 to March 9.