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Wildlife Trust visits Co-op Gardening Group

April’s meeting of the Central Co-op Gardening Group hosted an excellent talk by Jake Williams, Conservation Manager, of The Birmingham and Black Country Wildlife Trust (BBCWT). Jake told us of BBCWT’s projects which focus on huge landscape scale conservation such as restoring heathland, removing barriers in rivers to

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Central Coop St Ives

During our "Get to know your Coop" event in March we collated a survey & all participants were entered into a draw to win a hamper, thanks to our Eastern MCC. 33 people completed & Jane Jenners from St.Ives Town Council & I are now working through

One year on: Celebrating “We’ve Got You” this Mental Health Awareness Week

As a co-operative rooted in care and community, we know that real change starts with looking after each other. That’s why We’ve Got You was designed by colleagues, for colleagues.

Celebrating the longevity of Membership

The Northern Membership & Community Council held its traditional Senior Members' Gathering with members who have been members of the former Derby Co-operative Society for over 50 years. The event was established in 1912 by the former General Manager, Emmanual Merchant as he wanted to reward strong and committed

It's May . . .

We wanted to share a little bit of joy with you

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Bunting Making St Ives.

Hi Everyone, next Wednesday we will have another bunting and banner making session and I very much hope you can join us again to see metres of bunting appearing before our eyes! This time extra sewing machines will come in very useful, so if you can bring one or know

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Mind Your Money Game is hit at De-Montfort University

On Wednesday this week, we were invited into De-MontfortUniversity to support students accessing Financial Well-being Training. And what better way to engage with this training than playing our "Mind Your Money" interactive board game which supports learning in a fun way. The Game supports learning on many financial

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The Best Exotic Marigold Hotel Opens in Whetstone!

The Whetstone Drama Group, who we support with grant, are staging their latest performance of The Best Exotic Marigold Hotel from Wednesday 14th May - Saturday 17th May 2025. Tickets are just £10 and can be ordered via the Box Office on 0116 4105090 or you can book online www.

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Dying Matters Awareness Week - 5th-11th May 2025

It has been a busy week for the Southern MCC with supporting the National Campaign for Dying Matters Awareness Week. Dying Matters Awareness Week is an opportunity to encourage everyone in the community to get talking about what matters to them when the times comes. Hundreds of events take place

Dying Matters Week: Every Life, Every Culture, Every Goodbye

As we mark Dying Matters Week 2025 and reflect on The Culture of Dying Matters, Kiran Bhogal shares her thoughts on how funeral professionals can, and must, continue to adapt to the needs of an increasingly diverse society.

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The Culture of Dying Matters

This week is Dying Matters Awareness Week (5th-11th of May 2025). It's a time when people across the UK come together to talk about death, dying and grief. The theme this year is "The Culture of Dying Matters", focusing on how different communities experience and talk

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Ratae Co-operative Players Celebrate Victory in Europe

Our Ratae Co-operative Players are celebrating 80 years since the end of World War II with a spectacular variety show to mark this special occasion. Performances run from 7.15pm on Thursday 8th May and Friday 9th May, with a Saturday Matinee at 245pm on Saturday 10th May 2025 at

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Go premium. Win big!

Our premium meal deal includes a premium main, snack, and drink. But what makes it premium, you ask? Take a closer look at our standout mains and see how you can level up your lunch...

Growing Our Malawi Partnership

Building trading capacity by ensuring better working conditions and fairer payment for products grown by smallholder farmers.

Shaping futures: Sophie’s experience in the PR Team

"Helen's advice was: "have a good work ethos and be willing to bring your authentic self to work”. To me, this statement from Helen truly depicts Central Co-op's productive and warming environment for all."

Supporting the DEC Myanmar Earthquake Appeal with £10,000 donation

Central Co-op has joined the UK co-operative movement in backing the Disasters Emergency Committee’s (DEC) Myanmar Earthquake Appeal, providing vital support to those affected by the devastating 7.7 magnitude earthquake that struck Myanmar on the 28th of March. The powerful quake has caused catastrophic devastation across the country.

A week in Funeral: Finley’s experience

"It has changed my perspective from being a place for people who die, to being a community so full of life and drive in providing people with the care and comfort. This experience has genuinely impacted me for the better and I am very thankful for it."

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Free running group in Dersingham, Norfolk

Meet every Wednesday evening at 18:15 PM outside The Co-operative Food Store, Lynn Road, Dersingham, PE31 6JZ for a 5 kilometre (3.1 mile) run in the village or along the outskirts of. Sunday mornings, there is a ‘longer run’ scheduled for roughly around 10 kilometres, (6.2 miles)

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Community Event in Bungay

Today we will be hosting a community event for all with Bungay Community Support Centre 1-5pm at our Store. We will be offering free bike safety checks & minor repairs with Moore & Sons Cycles. Spin the wheel for a chance to win a prize. Hunt the bunnies around the

Try something new at Shelton Lock Insomnia Cafe.

Our new Shelton Store's Insomnia Cafe, along with the Northern Membership & Community Council are hosting an event for tastings alongside a mini quiz. From 5pm with the opportunity to try different coffees from latte, moccha, caramel macchiato to various milkshakes and icepaps. A FREE tasting session and

Heritage visit for members to Halifax

Blog by Carol Warham, Vice-Chair, Yorkshire Membership & Community Council. The first of this year's visits, in March, took us to Halifax. Again, we were blessed with good, bright weather. Our first stop was at Bankfield Museum. This excellent museum was once the home of a Victorian Mill

What We've Been Up to

The last few months have been busy with lots of activities and events taking place as well as planning for the months ahead where we look forward to taking some of our activities outside. A big portion of our work has focussed on health and wellbeing and we have delivered

Easter Colouring Competition

" . . . a time for quiet reflection and contemplation."

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Castle Donington store turns 30 - join our Golden Ticket Giveaway!

We're celebrating big this week as our Castle Donington store marks 30 amazing years of serivce in the local community! To make this milestone extra special, we’re hosting a Golden Ticket Giveaway on Friday the 4th of April, and you’re invited to join the fun! The

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Members Monthly Bingo