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A Malawian Curry for the latest Slow Cooker Session in Burton

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

Be the Change this Fairtrade Fortnight

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.

National Playday in Burton sees Thousands of Young People

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

March of the Elephants Auction

All money raised will support St Giles Hospice.

Celebrating Pride in Belper

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+

Celebrating Pride in Chesterfield

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

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

Ratae Celebrate 75yrs with production of The Ghost Train

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

Pebble Painting at Bretby Crematorium

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

Ashby de la Zouch Pride

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,

Free Bike Maintenace at Selected Stores

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

President visits new store in Scunthorpe

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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

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

Moments of PRIDE

Moments of PRIDE

Say it loud and say it clear, "Everyone is welcome here!"

Healthy Eating Workshop in Holmfirth

Healthy Eating Workshop in Holmfirth

Blog by Carol Warham, Vice-Chair, Yorkshire Membership & Community Council. We were invited to White Rose Care Home in Holmfirth to give a workshop on Healthy Eating, on a Tuesday morning. It was obvious that in this lovely home the residents were well cared for and had healthy diets, all

Community Cooking Session Takes Place in Burton-on-Trent

Community Cooking Session Takes Place in Burton-on-Trent

Central Co-op Western Membership and Community Council teamed up with colleagues from Trent & Dove Housing to deliver a community cooking session for members of the community in Burton-on-Trent. This session was the first of six, which aims to promote healthy cooking skills through cost efficient meals prepared in a

Win a holiday with Central Co-op

Win a holiday with Central Co-op

Jet, set, go… We're serving up a slice of excitement this August with our Foodie Adventures competition, where one lucky shopper will jet off on a holiday worth up to a £5,000! So, where will your shop take you? Will a Co-op picnic be your passport? Or

Free Bike Events in the East

Free Bike Events in the East

Come along to our free Dr.Bike events over August. Free activities, raffle & tastings for all to enjoy while your bike gets checked. View posters for further details. Thursday 1st August-Yaxley 11-2 Friday 2nd August-Godmanchester 10-1 Friday 2nd August-Sawtry 2-5 Saturday 3rd August -Littleport 11-3 at St.Georges Church.

Co-op Fortnight Colouring Competition winners

Co-op Fortnight Colouring Competition winners

Sharing the joy.

Announcing our new charity partner... Samaritans!

Announcing our new charity partner... Samaritans!

After an extensive search involving hundreds of applicants and almost 17,000 Member votes, we are thrilled to reveal that Samaritans has been chosen to be our new charity partner.

Celebrating International Self-Care Day

Celebrating International Self-Care Day

The 24th of July marks International Self-Care Day, a day dedicated to encouraging us all to take responsibility for our own health and well-being. At Central Co-op, we believe that self-care is essential to maintaining a healthy and balanced life, which is why we’ve made it a central theme

Community Cricket Day for August Bank Holiday Monday

Community Cricket Day for August Bank Holiday Monday

This August Bank Holiday sees the Western MCC and Birmingham Unicorns Cricket Club join forces to create a fun community cricket day come to Aldridge, Walsall in the West Midlands. A fun day for anyone who has played, never played, wanted to play, or just have some fun. We will

Awarded for a partnership in empowerment

Awarded for a partnership in empowerment

We’re so pleased that our Hickings Lane, Nottingham and Renishaw, Sheffield stores have been honoured by Landmarks Specialist College for their exceptional commitment to providing supported work experience opportunities. Both stores have received two awards each, acknowledging their dedication to offering outstanding work placements. Special recognition awards were also

Central Co-op colleagues and members help bring colour to Lichfield Pride🌈

Central Co-op colleagues and members help bring colour to Lichfield Pride🌈

On Sunday 21 July colleagues and members from Central Co-op came together to help spread colour and joy to this year's Lichfield Pride event. Colleagues from our family of businesses joined elected members from the Western MCC at Lichfield to celebrate all things Pride. The day kicked off

1949 Co-op shop opens at the Black Country Living museum

1949 Co-op shop opens at the Black Country Living museum

Early July saw the opening of a new (old) Co-op heritage shop open at the Black Country Living Museum in Dudley. The 1949 replica No.11 branch of the Halesowen & Hasbury Industrial Co-operative Society now sits within the museum. The store was the Society's first self service