Membership Matters (Page 30)

Co-operative Living History Exhibition

Co-operative Living History Exhibition

Like all UK amateur theatre societies, the months following the national lockdown in March 2020 were bleak. Although activities for the society members were maintained 'virtually' during this period, it was difficult to predict how many members would feel confident enough to return to the rehearsal room when

Overseal food store’s fresh new look after £103k makeover

Overseal food store’s fresh new look after £103k makeover

Central England Co-op in Burton Road transformed with raft of new features.

Central England Co-op partners with Too Good To Go to help it reduce food waste even further

Central England Co-op partners with Too Good To Go to help it reduce food waste even further

It is hoped the link-up will save almost 230,000 meals going to waste every year.

Central England Supports Geocaching event in South Birmingham

Central England Supports Geocaching event in South Birmingham

On Saturday the 14th of August. I supported members of the Geocaching Association of Great Britain (GAGB), with an event Cotteridge Park. Geocaching is an activity where people find pre-set GPS co-ordinates in what can be described as a treasure hunt. Items will be set at the GPS locations and

Don’t miss the chance to serve your community as temporary roles created

Don’t miss the chance to serve your community as temporary roles created

The deadline is approaching for two roles at Central England Co-op supporting the membership and community team in the Eastern region. The Society is on the lookout for two people passionate about their community who could take on the roles of Member and Community Events Co-ordinators to support the work

Community events returning as Covid-19 pandemic restrictions begin to ease

Community events returning as Covid-19 pandemic restrictions begin to ease

Central England Co-op has announced a series of community events during the coming months following the easing of Covid-19 restrictions. After nearly 18 months without being able to interact with members and people from across the 16 counties where it trades in person, the membership and community arm of the

1940s themed family fun!

1940s themed family fun!

21 and 22 August 2021 across our Birmingham stores.

Nottinghamshire food store’s fresh new look after £83k makeover

Nottinghamshire food store’s fresh new look after £83k makeover

The Central England Co-op store in Skegby is the latest to receive significant investment

‘Thank you’ video showcases impact of community fund on vital Huddersfield group

‘Thank you’ video showcases impact of community fund on vital Huddersfield group

A special ‘thank you’ video has highlighted the impact vital funding from Central England Co-op has had on a Huddersfield organisation. Charity Streetbikes works in the local community to provide upcycled bikes for local people as well as enabling bikes to be adapted for mixed ability cycling sessions. The good

Women of Wisdom Co-operative return

Women of Wisdom Co-operative return

We are so pleased that the community centre where our Women of Wisdom Co-operative meet have opened their doors again and they have been reunited. I visited yesterday to say Hello and we took the opportunity to update our risk assessment to ensure the safety of our members. It didn&

Co-op customers help fund nutritious food to keep children fed at summer holiday projects

Co-op customers help fund nutritious food to keep children fed at summer holiday projects

Money donated from Central England Co-op's Christmas campaign help FareShare Midlands provide food for pop-up food markets at summer camps

Extra day off for over 7,800 colleagues in recognition of their efforts in helping us win Leading Co-op of the Year

Extra day off for over 7,800 colleagues in recognition of their efforts in helping us win Leading Co-op of the Year

We are rewarding all of our colleagues with an extra day off in recognition of their role in the Society being named Leading Co-op of the Year for Co-operatives UK. Over 7,800 workers across food stores, funeral homes and supporting businesses in 16 counties have been given this recognition

MCC Support Fun Run at Downing Drive Co-op Store

MCC Support Fun Run at Downing Drive Co-op Store

Today, the Southern Membership & Community Council supported our Downing Drive Store with raising funds for Dementia UK and promoting membership. Colleagues, their children and MCC members ran around the adjacent park twice, collecting donations during and after the event. We just managed to dodge the rain, although you will

Rowlatts Hill Co-op hosts Bicycle Event

Rowlatts Hill Co-op hosts Bicycle Event

Our last Summer event, in partnership with Northside Bikes, took place at our Rowlatts Hill Store today. The Store provided fruit bags and fun outdoor activities for the children, and we took the opportunity to promote our membership to the adults. We were pleased with another successful event, with fantastic

Lichfield retailer celebrates double nomination at the grocery sector’s version of the Oscars

Lichfield retailer celebrates double nomination at the grocery sector’s version of the Oscars

Central England Co-op are double finalists at the Grocer Gold Awards.

Two Leicestershire stores transformed after investment of over £170k

Two Leicestershire stores transformed after investment of over £170k

Central England Co-op stores in Narborough Road, Leicester and Linden Drive, Lutterworth have relaunched.

Central England Co-op officially opens new £1.85m store to support Nottinghamshire community - creating 15 new jobs

Central England Co-op officially opens new £1.85m store to support Nottinghamshire community - creating 15 new jobs

Launch of new store in Warsop saw the Gruffalo in attendance to entertain local children on their summer holidays

School children take part in healthy activity

School children take part in healthy activity

Six schools in Staffordshire took part in healthy activity events in the final term of the school year. The initiative came about through our ongoing relationship with James Austin, Lichfield School Sports coordinator. The events were offered to the schools and allowed individual classes to take part in safe '

Funeral directors' project to transform cemetery garden to create ‘sanctuary’ for families

Funeral directors' project to transform cemetery garden to create ‘sanctuary’ for families

The team from Wellings Funeral Home in Burton are transforming the area at Stapenhill Cemetery.

Refill station trial extended to include range of non-food products

Refill station trial extended to include range of non-food products

We are expanding a trial that allows our customers to fill their own containers with food to now include body care and home cleaning products. We are extending our partnership with Suma Wholefoods to widen the offering available at its zero waste refill station, which can be found at our

Birthday Boxes a treat for children in Derby

Birthday Boxes a treat for children in Derby

Earlier this year a member of our Northern Membership & Community Council spotted a call for help to make birthdays better for disadvantaged children. Joanna West saw a request online from Claire Twells who works at Smith Partnership Solicitors, and also has involvement with Revive Healthy Living Centre in Derby.

Co-op Friendship Group

Co-op Friendship Group

Today, I visited our Co-op Friendship Group who meet on Tuesday mornings from 10am-12.00noon at the Woodgate Resources Centre, 36 Woodgate in Leicester. The group are always open to new members joining them, even if you just want to come along for some company and a cup of tea.

Nottinghamshire food store’s fresh new look after £105k makeover

Nottinghamshire food store’s fresh new look after £105k makeover

Central England Co-op in Giltbrook receives a transformation.

Upcycling vinyl records in an art come back.

Upcycling vinyl records in an art come back.

Working with Spiral Arts and the YMCA in Derby to promote health and wellbeing through art. As part of a wider project with the Will Garvey Trust Foundation, a suicide prevention charity, the work is to engage with students to talk to them through art and share their experiences of

Share your positive lockdown experience in a Creative Arts Project

Share your positive lockdown experience in a Creative Arts Project

Working with a Suicide Prevention Charity, Will Garvey Trust Foundation, Spiral Arts and the YMCA to offer a Creative Arts Project across Derbyshire to promote positive actions or feelings during the Coronavirus Lockdown. The Project runs until Friday, 27th August, 2021 with a showcase of work in September. Aimed at