Karen Bevan

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Southern MCC Support Eid at our Evington Road Store

Our Evington Road Store colleagues have been busy during Ramadan, and in the last week they have been helping members and customers with all their last minute purchases for Eid, which is being celebrated today. It really has been a time of celebration with the store's windows displaying

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Bottesford Primary School Learns about Fairtrade in French

Following on from one of our Fairtrade assemblies, children from Bottesford C of E Primary School have continued to learn about Fairtrade, with a twist.  Teacher, Mrs Mills, came up with the idea of  a lesson plan to combine their French lessons with learning the equivalent word for some of

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Lutterworth Watercolour Artists' Co-operative

The latest project and challenge for our Lutterworth Artists' was based on "Skies" and 28 paintings were submitted.  We are optimistic that their final project "Scapes" (Land and Sea), which ends on Sunday 16th May 2020, will be their last on-line.  If it all goes

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Recycle Your Bicycle/Bike Doctor Event at Whetstone Store

Our first event of the year took place at our Whetstone Store in Leicester and we were delighted that we were able to organise this event with all the social distancing measures in place.  We pitched up outside of the store, and also took the opportunity for members and customers

Recycle Your Bicycle/Dr Bike Event at Whetstone Store

Our first event of the year took place at our Whetstone Store in Leicester and we were delighted that we were able to organise this event with all the social distancing measures in place.  We pitched up outside of the store, and also took the opportunity for members and customers

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Double Celebration for International Women's Day

The Southern Membership & Community Council held an online International Women's Day event on Monday, 8 March 2021 for both members and colleagues. This year's theme was "Choose to Challenge" and we were delighted that our CEO Debbie Robinson, President Jane Avery and Vice-President

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Fairtrade Fortnight - 22nd February - 7th March 2021

Usually, during Fairtrade Fortnight, we are in schools most days delivering our Fairtrade assemblies or workshops.  This year has been a little different but we have still managed to educate over 250 children in the region about Fairtrade and what's behind the label.  This was via on-line workshops

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Hygiene Bank Boost at Market Harborough Store

Members and customers who shop at our Market Harborough Store have been very generous in supporting the Hygiene Bank, since we launched it in store last year.  Here is what Judy, Co-ordinator for the Hygiene Bank, had to say:- "Today I spent £150 of your very generous donation

International Women's Day - Monday 8th March 2021

The Southern Membership & Community Council are pleased to invite women to our International Women's Event which is taking place via zoom on Monday 8th March 2021 from 3pm-5pm.  This year's theme is "Choose to Challenge" and we have four bitesize inspirational presentations from:

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New Strategy for MCC's

During December and January, lots of on-line meetings and planning events have been taking place to review our Membership & Community Strategy.  Some of our key themes have been adapted, and agreed by the Board, and with a little bit of tweaking, the Southern MCC have a new plan to

On-Line Co-op Courses Return for the New Year

We are pleased that students have returned for the Winter term with the continuation of on-line tutorials. Our tutors have been nothing short of amazing as they have adapted to a very different way of teaching by continuing to support students with improving their skills, and more importantly creating a

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Tutors supporting students over Christmas

Our tutors have been nothing short of amazing this year, and as we head into Christmas they have ensured that students get into the Christmas spirit with on-line zoom parties and Christmas challenges, whether that be wreath making, centre pieces for the Christmas table, painting winter scenes, or some lovely

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MCC Support Stores in raising funds for Dementia UK

The Southern MCC have been busy raising funds for Dementia UK in both the Oakham and Bottesford Stores this week, and taking time to talk to customers about the benefits of membership.  It was also a chance to sell the lovely Christmas Stockings which have been made by our members

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MCC Christmas Quiz

Our Membership & Community Councils have not been able to get out and about in the usual way this year and also missed their annual learning events, where they usually get the chance to meet up with members across all four regions.  So instead the Southern MCC hosted a quiz

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Lutterworth Watercolour Artists' Co-operative

This month, members of our Lutterworth Watercolour Artists' Co-operative submitted 26 paintings, based on a Winter theme.  The group have been unable to meet since the first lockdown but with the monthly themes that they set themselves they continue to participate, stay engaged, and improve their skills - a

Co-op Bands remember the fallen on Remembrance Sunday

Remembrance Sunday was very different for our bands this year as it was the first time in a very long time they were not able to mark the occasion together in services close to their hometowns.  This year, the Brass Section of the Leicester Co-op Band, paid tribute by standing

Halloween Celebrations Help a Rise in Food Donations

Our colleagues on the front-line really got behind this year's Halloween celebrations by dressing up, cake making, offering free goodies and treats, along with colouring competitions, pumpkin carving and lot of other in-store activities  across the region. The Southern Membership & Community Council were on hand to support

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Co-op Friendship Group Return

Following the re-opening of the resource centre where the group meet, some of our members of the Co-op Friendship Group wanted to return, especially those who have felt lonely and isolated during the pandemic.  The group are keeping within the recommended six and enjoying a variety of different crafts that

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Floristry Lessons delivered Digitally

Sharon McKinder, our Floristry Tutor, is delivering on-line classes to her students on a weekly basis for next 10 weeks. Sharon uses photographs alongside her tutorials and offers a step by step guide to support the teaching. You will need 1 bunch of gladioli. 5 stems 1 mixed bunch of

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(Watercolour Painting Course goes Digital)

Although our Watercolour Paining Tutor, Sophie Oakley, has continued to support students during the pandemic, tutorials are now in place via zoom so that students can learn together in a group setting and having the opportunity to see their fellow students again. Here is what Sophie has to say:-

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Elections 2020

It's time to get behind the democracy of our Co-operative Society and vote for Three Member Directors and Two Employee Directors. Voting takes place from Thursday 8 October to Monday 26 October. You can either follow the link sent to you via email, look out for posts on

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Eco Village in Market Harborough

The Southern MCC were excited to hear about a new Eco Village in Market Harborough and went along this week to take a look. The Village is made up of a number of concessions selling local organic produce, beers, wines and ciders, and there is also a refilling station which

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Narborough & Littlethorpe Walking Street Market

When the village that I lived in announced that they were holding a Walking Street Market to encourage the community to get out and about, Laura our team leader at the local store, and I thought this was a great opportunity to get involved and raise some funds for our

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Lutterworth Photographic Society Co-operative

The Lutterworth Photographic Society Co-operative hold two competitions per year that are only open to all members and the pictures are usually awarded by an external judge.  This year, they had to hold their competition by Zoom and John Hadden, a long time member was given the honorable task of

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Co-op Vouchers Support Woman Dealing with Cancer

The Southern MCC have donated vouchers to AgeUK to support members of the community who are experiencing food poverty.  One example of how our vouchers have made a difference is Mr Sumra's story. Mr Sumra is the main carer for his mum who is currently undergoing treatment for