It's Black History Month

Learn a little more about black history, heritage and culture, and the iconic figures that have contributed so much to British history and society.

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Members on a visit to Goathland and Pickering.

Blog written by Carol Warham, Yorkshire Membership & Community Council. Everyone was very excited for the Goathland and Pickering Heritage Visit. For the first time we had a large full coach, with lots of new friends coming with us. The weather wasn't quite as kind as promised but the rain held

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Fresher's week is a hit for us!

Our Clarendon Park Road Store is in the heart of student housing as it is close to Leicester University.  Last Friday afternoon (we waited until they were out of bed) we pitched up outside the store to talk to passing students about the benefits of our membership and our exclusive

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Networking Event at King Power Stadium, Leicester

Last week, we were invited to the King Power Stadium via our wonderful partnership with Leicester City in the Community.  We were just one of a number of stall holders who support the wider community across Leicestershire & Rutland.  Other attendees including the NHS, Everyone Active, Women for Change, Wesley Hall,

Black History Month

Saluting our Sisters

Diversity in Retail

As we conclude National Inclusion Week

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Wombles in Litter Education

We have been friends of the South Leicestershire Wombles for sometime now and have celebrated Co-op Fortnight over the years with Retail and Funeral colleagues and the Membership & Community Council supporting their litter picks. We were delighted when they were successful in receiving a community dividend award from the Society

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Central Co-op supports Lichfield at their Community Games

Our summer of supporting young people through sport and healthy eating came to a close this weekend in Lichfield with us attending the Lichfield Community Games. as an ever present supporter of the Lichfield Community Games, we know how important it is to link sport and healthy eating to a

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Central Co-op supports the Woodland Games

Shaz Rhaman, Western Member and Community Council member writes about the Woodland Games. September the 9th 2023 saw the second iteration of the Woodland Games; a nature based, family sports day at the Hazelwell Park in Stirchley South Birmingham. The Woodland Games began with a loud and colourful procession from

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Vicar of Dibley comes to Whetstone in Leicestershire

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Co-operating at Leicester Pride - 2nd September 2023

A message from Barrie Fairbairn, LGBT+ Officer, Leicester South CLP "The Pride Movement has blossomed over the last decade with even the more remote parts of the nation hosting their own annual Pride event. Leicester Pride can trace its roots back to 2001. The Leicester Pride committee of 2001 asked

PRIDE IN OUR COMMUNITIES 2023

PRIDE is about sharing a platform with our communities to amplify their voices. It’s also, of course, a fantastic opportunity for a good old party!

Central Co-op arrives in Manchester with new Shaw Store

“We are committed to embedding ourselves in the community and building relationships with local people and businesses.”

Community

Saturday 9th in Alconbury Weald

Everybody welcome to join in activities throughout the day, with Urban & Civic. Would you like to know more about how and why working class people in Rochdale decided to start a new type of business, and how it became a successful model for co-operatives all over the world today? We

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Come along and enjoy our Open Expression Nights

The Community Space at the Insomnia Cafe in Littleover, Derby, is transformed into an open space every month.  Why not pop down and either join in with song, poetry and music or relax and enjoy watching and listening.  The space is open to anyone wanting to come along and the

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Loving the outdoor learning at New Mill Community Garden

An annual event at the New Mill Community Garden saw over 180 children/parents and grandparents taking part.   Activities were provided by the gardeners and included potting plants, bird watching and trails looking for insects and butterflies;  Riverholme provided bird box making and many other interactive programmes; fairandfunky provided a

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Pride in Derbyshire

Along with colleagues from retail and funeral, as well as the Northern Membership & Community Council members, we attended the recently held Chesterfield and Belper Pride Festivals. Chesterfield being very successful with more than 5,000 attending.  As well as stall holders, there was a new Kidz Zone with arts and

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Free Education Activity from Central Co-op Membership

Central Co-op Membership and Community Councils offer free Education activity for School, Education Settings and Community Groups as part of its offering to the community. The workshops give young people a fun and friendly way to understand important topics on Food, Healthy Eating, Fairtrade, Ethics, Finance, Democracy, and Co-op Business.

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Parks Day with St. Matthews Big Local

Last Friday marked the end of our summer support with the Holiday and Fun activities over the school holidays at St. Matthews Big Local, with Parks Day. Members of the Southern MCC have a very close relationship with St Matthews Big Local Charity which supports one of the top deprived

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Members Boat Cruise

Monday 21st August 11 of our Loddon Members Friendship Group boarded the Waveney Stardust for a relaxing cruise on the Broads. The sun was shining, the views were fantastic & the vibe was chilled. The crew looked after us all well, serving tea & coffee throughout the trip. Our Eastern Member & Community

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FREE Bike Maintenance & Health Check at Grange Place, Kettering

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Photography Competition - Leicestershire & Rutland

We are working in partnership with Co-op Group with a photography competition across Leicestershire & Rutland.  If you are keen photographer or have taken a photo of a local landscape or place of interest why not enter via the email link below for a chance to win some prizes, including a

March of the Elephants 2024

Spectacular elephant sculptures will bring colour and joy to the streets, parks and open spaces.

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Desborough FREE Bike Maintenance - Thursday 17th August 2023

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160 Years of Co-operation in Desborough

Our Desborough Stores and Funeral home are celebrating 160 years since the founding Desborough Co-operative Society opened in 1863.  Following mergers with neighbouring societies, it is now known as Central Co-op.  To mark this very special occasion, we have produced a booklet and our Gladstone Street is hosting an exhibition