Northern A short return for our Keep Fit Group A social distancing return for the Keep Fit in Derby. The members were desperate to get back to their class. So all the appropriate measures were taken and for about 6 weeks the members were able to return. However, when further restrictions measures were introduced it was decided that the
Northern Supporting meals for local people It was a pleasure to support the Smalley Community Group who prepared meals for local vulnerable people. The Northern Member & Community Council with the help of Horsley Woodhouse Store Manager, Bryan Towle provided gift vouchers for the group to buy items in order to make meals. The partnerships in
Northern Support for Salcare Charity in Ripley During covid a number of food banks have not had enough stock to help local people. The Northern Membership & Community Council supported the purchase of some additional items which our colleagues from our Ripley Store transporting to Salcare Charity.
Northern Soapy solution helps Covid cause Soapy solution helps Covid cause The Yorkshire Membership & Community Council of Central England Co-operative has worked with Community Plus Coordinator Hannah King united Kirklees Council teams for a number of years. So when Hannah asked for support to help plug the gap in the rural fight to stop the
Northern Drumming through covid The supported Drumming Group in Yorkshire trying to get back to some normality. Katie the tutor managed to keep the Drumming Group going through covid, this was either through zoom and when not in lockdown a few were able to meet and practice their drumming skills. For those not able
Northern The Wooldale Allotment has become a local treasure during these difficult time. It has been a pleasure to support the Wooldale Allotment Association with support to showcase the allotment to the local people. The allotment has seen more visitors than normal as people have taken local walks and taken an interest. The allotment association has also offered social distancing visits to the
Northern A renewed war memorial and woodlands at Shepley The Yorkshire Member & Community Council offered some financial assistance to the Shepley Village Association to assist with the renovations of the wooldland. The people of Shepley have transformed this beautiful location for anyone to visit and relax and enjoy the garden. It had taken the residents many months to
TREATS FOR THE ANIMALS AT THE ARK The Northern Membership & Community Council (MCC) during the Covid-19 period wanted to help the Ashbourne Animal Welfare Centre (ARK) near Ashbourne, Derbyshire as like many organisations they would be struggling for funds during this difficult time. Wanda, a trustee, from the organisation, said: “It was a wonderful surprise to
Northern Tai Chi in the park Since the lockdown our member groups have found it hard to keep in touch. They have set up WhatsApp groups and met via Zoom and other social media links, but it has not been the same and not all members can access social media. Our Tai Chi group who normally
Northern Virtual support of the Chernobyl Children's Lifeline charity As the annual visit of young people from Belarus was cancelled due to Covid, the Northern MCC made a decision to provide a donation instead to enable the Chernobyl Children Lifeline in Pinxton, Derbyshire to raise funds for next year. This included a £1,000 donation and £300 in Co-op
Northern Campaigning - how to deal with violence against shopworkers At a meeting of the Notts, Lincs & Erewash Co-operative Party meeting held on 28th July, members were able to engage on how to deal with violence against shopworkers. Speakers included Alex Norris MP (Labour & Co-operative MP for Nottingham North and a leading parliamentary voice for the Party on
Northern Food Bank collection in Barnby Dun We have partnered with Doncaster Food Bank to provide a food bank collection service at our new store in Barnby Dun. We work with a number of food banks across our trading area to provide this vital service and to assist financial throughout the year from Holiday Hunger campaigns to
Northern New Store at Barnby Dun, Doncaster It was great to visit the new store at Barnby Dun in Doncaster. A pub conversion to a community store, which included seating area, free water dispenser, instore phone charging and seating plus electric car charging in the car park. Neil the Manager welcomed myself and President, Elaine Dean. The
Northern Watch how Valley Beats Samba Band has managed to keep connected during lockdown. Valley Beats Samba Band is supported by the Yorkshire Cluster Group of the Membership & Community Council. The band members are usually out and about attending events and meeting up to practice. However, during the lock down they have managed to put a few films together which have been put
Northern Food banks thank our colleagues for their quick response The Northern MCC donated £2,000 to help two good causes in Derbyshire and Nottingham supporting people in need The Northern MCC has supported food banks in a number of ways for many years, but just recently they have responded to emergency demands from both Hope Nottingham and Salcare in
Northern Celebrating Co-operatives Fortnight - Co-ops behind brands Next time you go shopping, just remember the wonderful co-ops you are supporting by putting some of these items in your shopping basket. From: seed grower co-operative to make Colman's mustard to green pea co-operative to Birds Eye peas. Other co-operatives around the world include Ocean Spray, french
Northern Co-operative Fortnight - supporting other co-operatives Did you know that by buying certain items in a Co-op, you are also helping to support the Co-operative Economy. Suma is a workers' co-operative of ordinary people built on integrity and equality for more than 40 years. Iris Bio, a worker co-operative in Northern Italy makes organic pasta
Northern Essential support for the vulnerable in Derby We have been working with the Derby City Council and the Derby County FC Community Trust to deliver food items to those people that have had to stay at home for the 12 week period under government advice. We have acted as the community hub to take shopping orders from
Northern New store opening in Beeston and help towards the local food hub. It was very exciting to visit the new store in Beeston to give the Manager, Ashley some support. Joanna, MCC member and myself popped over to help stock up and give the team some extra pairs of hands. It is great to have a store in Beeston and it also
Northern Mental Health Awareness - time for a cuppa! MCC member, Joanna and MCRO Tanya, spent time together to have a chat. It was also nice to be in the store in Littleover to be able to buy some very nice cakes to support mental health awareness week. The Society encourages colleagues and members to share their stories and
Northern A successful virtual AGM. A successful virtual Members’ Meeting. Due to the coronavirus we were unable to hold our normal face to face meetings but for those of you who managed to join us for our first ever virtual online members’ meeting, I am sure you will agree it was a great success. Some
Northern From retirement to the shopfloor Two stories for you to read from Philip Fee (Chair of the Membership & Community Council and Ollie Pardo, Vice-Chair), of their time providing support in stores near to where they live, to support the business during these challenging times. Retired retailer returns to the shopfloor to support Central England
Northern Shop floor job swap Membership & Community Council member, Joanna West, sharing her story of working in store and her time supporting the Community Hub in Littleover, in conjunction with the Derby City Council and Derby Country Community Trust. -0-0- A councillor has swapped stacking food onto shelves at one of our stores, to
Northern The new frontline in a world of Covid-19 The Co-operative News article below, also includes a summary of the work of the MCRO’s redeployment into retail and supporting the community hubs. Co-operative News Article - Retail workers are the interface between the public and essentials they need. They are also most likely to be one of the
Northern Virtual meetings to stay in touch The Northern Membership & Community Council held its first virtual meeting via zoom. It went really well and everyone enjoyed seeing each other. We were able to conduct the meeting which was great. Some of the Membership & Community Council members are also working in stores, which is fantastic and
