Community

Celebrating our new charity partnership!

Samaritans are our new charity partner. Their volunteers are on hand, day or night, for anyone who needs someone to listen without judgement or pressure.

Southern

Southern MCC Support Macmillan Coffee Morning

Last Friday, we braved the wind and rain at our funeral home in Oxford to join with colleagues to raise funds for Macmillan. Hendred Street Funeral Home is on a busy road and thanks to the generosity of passers-by and cyclists stopping, we raised over £70 in cash plus on-line

Western

Fairtrade Fornight Celebrates it's 30th year!

This year Fairtrade Fortnight moved to September to co-incide with the 30th anniversary of Fairtrade in the UK. Here at Central Co-op we passionatly support the movement and completed lots of varied activity during the two week period. Between 9 -22 September we decided to hold customer/member awareness events

Take a dawn walk . . .

Enjoy a moment of peace and calm.

News

Appreciation Awards 2024 finalists!

We're finalists at the Appreciation Awards in not one... not two... but THREE categories!

Southern

Celebrating 30 Years of Fairtrade

As Fairtrade Fortnight draws to a close, I wanted to share some of the highlights from the Southern Membership & Community Council. Fairtrade is always an important event on the calendar as it is a great opportunity to educate both young and old on why the Co-op supports Fairtade and

Savvy Shopping Workshops

The Northern Membership & Community Council has just completed three separate workshops in association with Mencap. Participants took part in workshops in Beeston, Clifton - Farnborough Road and South Church Drive. The Savvy Challenge starts getting everyone together and this time we used the community space with the Youth Centre

Shepley Co-op members visit to Howarth and Hebden Bridge

Blog by Carol Warham, Vice-Chair, Yorkshire Membership & Community Council. Visit took place on 11th September. Wearing raincoats and clutching umbrellas, we boarded the coach for our September Heritage Visit, fearing the worst as heavy rain had been forecast for the morning, at least. On arrival at Howarth, it was

We've won an industry award for our sustainability

We'll continue to create a sustainable Society for all.

News

Fairtrade at 30

Over the years, Fairtrade has grown from a pioneering concept to a global movement, empowering farmers, producers and communities around the world. This Fairtrade Fortnight, we mark 30 years of fair and ethical trading, and as one of the first advocates of Fairtrade products, we’re also celebrating 30 years

Our Board of Directors

President and Secretary Visit stores in the Fens and East Anglia.

Blog by Elaine Dean, Society President. Myself and Society Secretary Andy Seddon had two days visiting stores in Cambridgeshire and East Anglia and we also attended an Eastern 2 Member & Community Council meeting. Our first day we visited March, Ely Road at Sutton-in-the-Isle, Littleport, Hethersett and Brundle. We identified

News

Finalists at Fraud Awards 2024

We are thrilled to announce that Central Co-op has been named a finalist at the prestigious 2024 Fraud Awards for The Retail Risk Retailer and Policing Collaboration Award! This recognition highlights the incredible efforts of our Loss Prevention Team, who have been working tirelessly to ensure the safety of our

Western

A Malawian Curry for the latest Slow Cooker Session in Burton

Our third slow cooker session in Burton took place in early September back at Trent and Dove's 181 Community Cafe in Winshill. This session was based around a mild curry dish incorporating True Origin's Malawian Kilombero Rice. We were delighted to be joined by Howard, a

Community

Be the Change this Fairtrade Fortnight

Here’s a sneak peek at some of the exciting initiatives we’re launching during Fairtrade Fortnight and how you can get involved in creating a more sustainable and ethical future.

Western

National Playday in Burton sees Thousands of Young People

On Wednesday 21 August a National Playday event was held at Shobnal Leisure Centre in Burton on Trent. The event designed to help give young people free, fun activity proved very popular with over 5,000 members of the community, mostly families coming along to the day. The free event

March of the Elephants Auction

All money raised will support St Giles Hospice.

Northern

Celebrating Pride in Belper

Central Co-op attended Belper Pride on Saturday 3rd August. We took our stall on the main street near to our Strutt Street store. Colleagues from the business, retail, funeral and the Northern Membership & Community Council supported the event. Pride in Belper is a charity that fully supports the LGBTQ+

Northern

Celebrating Pride in Chesterfield

Central Co-op attended Chesterfield Pride on Sunday, 21st July, 2024, at Stand Road Park, one of the biggest LGBTQ+ events in the country. With another star studded line up of acts and a great number of charities and organisations promoting exclusivity and supporting networks. Colleagues from across the business came

Woodland Games a Hit in Birmingham

On Saturday 17 August the third Woodland Eco Games took place in Stirchley, Birmingham at Hazelwell Park. The annual event in the brainchild of local art event expert and planners Hipkiss and Graney. The event designed to promote eco art alongside a range of fun wacky games most certainly bought

Southern

Ratae Celebrate 75yrs with production of The Ghost Train

Dear Friend of Ratae, The Ghost Train (Revised) Arnold Ridley’s classic comedy-thriller This autumn Ratae Co-operative Players will be 75 years old. We can’t quite believe it! Our sincere thanks must go to all our many patrons both past and present who have supported us through all those

Southern

Pebble Painting at Bretby Crematorium

Last Thursday, the Membership & Community Council and our Retail and Funeral colleagues supported our Crematorium with painting pebbles for the children's pebble stream in the Rainbow Garden. The area is colourful and a quiet space for reflection for children and for those who have sadly suffered a

Southern

Ashby de la Zouch Pride

On Saturday 10th August 2024, Ashby de la Zouch held its second Pride event on the main street through the Town. Along with music and acts taking place on the outdoor stage, there we many stalls and activities to be enjoyed. The Membership & Community Council worked alongside our Retail,

Southern

Free Bike Maintenace at Selected Stores

Membership & Community Councils have been busy during the schools holidays by promoting membership and offering refreshments alongside our Dr Bike partnerships. Events have taken place across more hard-pressed communities in the region and include Thurncourt Road and Hallam Crescent in Leicester and Occupation Road in Corby and grange Place

Our Board of Directors

President visits new store in Scunthorpe

Blog by Elaine Dean, President. Our new Scunthorpe store opened on 28th June and I had every intention of visiting then. As it turned out we had to go down to Kent to care for our twin 4 year old grandchildren for a few days covering the 28th. Board member

Exciting opportunities at Central Co-op this A-level results day

Today marks a significant milestone for thousands of young people across the country as A-level results are released. Whether the day brings joy, relief or even a little uncertainty, it’s a moment to celebrate all the hard work and dedication that has brought students to this point. At Central