Fair Trade is the message this spring from a touring theatre company that often performs locally.

Mikron will this time present its show, telling the story of the co-operative movement, in Huddersfield, Holmfirth The show begins in the early 19th century when the Industrial Revolutionn caused exploitation and misery for many working people.

Fair Trade will have Mikron's trademark blend of music, humour and sadness.

See the show at New Inn, Marsden (April 24, phone 07980 533741), East Cottingwith Village Hall, York (30, 01759 318530), Lawrence Batley Theatre, Huddersfield (May 1, 01484 430528) and Spartak cragRat Sierra Theatre, Holmfirth (3, 01484 691323).