New Hygiene Bank in Market Harborough
When the Southern Membership & Community Council heard about a new Hygiene Bank being set up in Market Harborough, they were very pleased to donate some vouchers to support with the early set
Karen Bevan
Rounding Up Co-op Fortnight in 2020
It's no surprise to any of us that this year has certainly tested us but the Southern Membership & Council and I have been humbled by the co-operative spirit of our member groups
Beautiful Images from the Lutterworth Photographic Society Co-operative
Members from our Lutterworth Photographic Society have been keeping themselves busy and testing their photographic skills by running two competitions on set themes. The images show the top three best images for Snow
Co-op Fortnight with local journalist Natasha Jolob
As the Membership & Council have been unable to meet in person to promote and celebrate Co-op Fortnight, they took the opportunity to talk to local journalist, Natasha Jolob via a Zoom meeting.
Floristry Lessons Continue Digitally
Our Floristry Tutor, Sharon McKinder, has been keeping her students creative by sharing step to step guides on how to make beautiful creations using seasonal flowers found in gardens. The students are really
Southern MCC support Corona Kitchen in Kettering
When we first heard about the Corona Kitchen in Kettering, the Southern MCC were very keen to donate some vouchers to this very worthy cause. We very much look forward to being able
Leicestershire & Ratby Co-op Bands Clap for Carers
Both of our Bands have been supporting the Clap for Carers evenings each Thursday at 8pm by playing their instruments outside of their respective homes. Here is what Liz from our Leicestershire Co-op
Calligraphy Tutor keeps students motivated during Lockdown
Su Goodman, our Calligraphy Tutor, has been keeping students on task by sending out regular emails - this is what she recently had to say:- New Term Calligraphy 20.04.20 Week
Whetstone Drama Group Keep Members Entertained during Lockdown
The Whetstone Drama Group (who receive a grant from the Southern Membership & Community Council) have been keeping members entertained with a weekly quiz, which is organised and run by Steve Cutler and
Hear How our Member Groups are Staying in Touch during Covid19 - Co-operation in Action!
Desne, our Keep Fit Tutor, and Jayne who attends her classes, have been busy keeping members who attend the classes occupied and this is what they had to say: Attached are some screenshots
60 Year 1 Children introduced to the importance of Healthy Choices
Year 1 children from Loatlands Primary School in Desborough learned about the importance of eating your five a day and what counts. They also looked at portion sizes and were given a basic
A Busy Fairtrade Fortnight for Southern MCC
Just under 1,700 children across schools in Leicestershire and Northamptonshire enjoyed our Fairtrade Assembly which looks at the importance of buying Fairtrade, why the Co-op supports Fairtrade and how they, as shoppers