Mike Ankers

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Derbyshire funeral colleagues help to improve local environment

Central England Co-op Funeralcare in Allenton help to keep local area clean and tidy.

Community

Mountsorrel food store gets fresh new look with £55k makeover

Central England Co-op in Mountsorrel, Leicestershire receives a raft of updates.

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Community groups and good causes benefit from vital funding from Northern MCC

Hundreds of pounds handed to good causes by Central England Co-op's Northern members.

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Virtual workshop to help educate children about making healthy choices

Popular healthy choices workshops offered by Central England Co-op to be piloted online.

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Central England Co-op team support Dementia UK with ‘three peaks’ litter picking challenge

Team from Central England Co-op take on route across Lichfield to help keep the area tidy and raise funds for Dementia UK.

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Central England Co-op set to open new community food store in Eastwood later this year

Central England Co-op has struck a deal for a Sainsbury's Local shop in Nottingham Road.

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Norfolk teenager donates nearly a quarter of a tonne of food to food bank after dream trip cancelled

Cromer teenager makes significant donation to town's food bank to thank community for fundraising support.

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Food store team praise ‘fantastic community spirit’ during whirlwind first 12 months

Central England Co-op team thank Leicestershire villagers for community spirit during their first year in the village.

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Memorial project paying tribute to townsfolk killed in the two world wars completed

Central England Co-op Funeralcare has funded a special memorial tablet with the names of those in the area who lost their lives in the two world wars.

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Derbyshire food store celebrates first anniversary after becoming vital part of new community

Central England Co-op Food Store in Langley Country Park celebrates first year.

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Dozens of jobs on offer at two brand new stores coming soon to the East of England

Up to 40 new jobs on offer at two new Central England Co-op food stores opening later this year

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Retail heroes overcome health issues to take on walking challenge for Dementia UK

Central England Co-op trio in Derbyshire take on walking challenge for Dementia UK.

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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.

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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.

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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 outbreak. A wide range of charities and community organisations were delighted to receive the funding boost during

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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 still receiving 1:1 lessons with conductor Sheila Allen, to quiz evenings held on separate evenings for

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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 working in store during the pandemic, she turns her attention to supporting the Glenfield Co-operative Choir, as

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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 a really good script for our next play “Dick Whittington and his Cat” and we all enjoyed

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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 the Coronavirus pandemic. Co-op Fortnight takes place between Monday, June 22 and Sunday, July 5 and the

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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 to share with you some of the paintings which clearly show what a talented group they are.

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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 really missing their classes and she said this has been a great way to stay in touch

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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 is also on hand to offer advice and support to keep her students motivated and practicing their

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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 way for members of the group to keep in touch, practice their skills, and immerse

Community spirit shines through during uncertain times

During these uncertain times it has been heartening to see instances of how local people and our colleagues have come together to support their communities. It has lifted the spirits to see our co-operative values of social responsibility and caring for others being lived and breathed by both colleagues and