Yorkshire store thanks community after overcoming setback of opening day ATM robbery
Manager of Barnby Dun Central England Co-op thanks villagers for welcome after opening day shock.
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Mental health champion speaks about beloved family dog’s vital role
Central England Co-op mental health champion from Leicester speaks about beloved family dog's vital new role.
Central England Co-op gives support for first ever virtual community games
The Lichfield and Tamworth Community Games has received support from Central England Co-op as it heads online.
Nineteen good causes share £20,000 funding boost to tackle COVID-19 related problems thanks to Co-op community fund
We have handed out £20,000 to 19 charities and good causes as part of our revamped Community Dividend Fund aimed at providing quick funding boosts to help those impacted by the Coronavirus
Week 2 of Co-op Fortnight with the Ratby Co-operative Band
Although the Ratby Co-operative Band haven’t been able to meet in person they have been busy co-operating in all sort of the different ways. From ensuring that their beginners band members are
Celebrating Co-op Fortnight – 22nd June -5th July 2020
A story of co-operation through these uncertain times to mark Co-op Fortnight. When Hilary Allen, Chair of the Southern MCC, is not busy supporting the Membership & Community Council or supporting the Society
The Show Must Go On
This week Karen Bevan, Member & Community Relations Officer caught up with Adam Jones, Secretary for the Ratae Co-operative Players and here is what he had to say:- “John Shaw has written
Let's build something better together
Central England Co-op is marking Co-op Fortnight by shining a light on what it has been doing to support communities and some of the great acts of co-operation carried out by colleagues throughout
Dreaming of the Beach
The latest project for our Lutterworth Watercolour Artists’ Co-operative was interpretations of “Beach Scenes” with over 30 contributions received from 20 members. This is a terrific effort by the members and we wanted
Peonie elegance step by step
Our Floristry tutor, Sharon McKinder, is continuing to keep her students busy. Last week, Sharon set the task for creating arrangements using Peonies, supported with a step-by-step guide. Sharon and her students are
Calligraphy group honing skills at home
Su Goodman, our Calligraphy tutor is continuing to keep her students busy with setting weekly homework for anyone who wants to take part and asking students to share their work with her. She
Watercolour group keep busy in lockdown
This month – Lutterworth Watercolour Artists’ Co-operative were set the challenge around the theme of 'gates' and we have been blown away by the talent, humour and skill. It is has been a great