Southern

(Juniper Training Students take part in Co-operative Masterclass)

On Wednesday we worked with students from Juniper Training, who took part in our Co-operative Masterclass. The Masterclass explores co-operatives as a different way of doing business, our values and principles that helps and supports building a better world, and the diversity of co-operative businesses across the

Eastern

Jenny takes on Eastern MCRO role

We are delighted to introduce Jenny Hurst who has taken up the reigns as Member and Community Relations Officer (MCRO) in the Eastern region. Jenny has been seconded to the role for the next six months as maternity cover after spending almost 30 years working for the Society in numerous

Western

An EGGcellent Donation

The Western MCC this week has donated 72 Easter Eggs to Burton Albion Community Trust (BACT). The eggs are going to be given out to disadvantaged children in Burton upon Trent. Many children the trust work with will not get an Easter egg this year and BACT are hoping that

Western

Supporting our Funeral Colleagues

Three of our funeral colleagues from Wellings Funeral Home in Burton upon Trent are embarking on an 8 mile trek around the town. Along the way they shall be visiting a number of nursing and residential homes donating Easter eggs and daffodils to elderly residents. The Western MCC heard about

Southern

Healthy Choices

Aylestone Beavers in Leicester enjoyed learning all about what counts as part of your five a day, the importance of eating healthily, and understanding food labelling.  They made some delicious fruit kebabs and designed posters based on all the healthy facts that they had learnt during the evening.

Western

Healthy Choices meets Mindfulness

On Friday I was invited to Town End Primary School to deliver two sessions of our Healthy Choices Workshops during their 'Good to be Green' Afternoon.  The sessions that were delivered consisted of a talk on eating more healthily, understanding the 'Eatwell Guide' and tasting different

Our Board of Directors

Market Harborough store manager and Board member celebrates hitting 30 years’ service

A Market Harborough supermarket boss is celebrating after clocking up 30 years of bringing smiles to the faces of Central England Co-op customers. Sean Clothier, store manager at Market Harborough Supermarket and Petrol Filling Station, has worked his way up from doing 10 hours a week at his first

Our Board of Directors

Have your say – Board Elections April 2019

Nominations have now been received for the 2019 Board Elections at Central England Co-op and it’s almost time for you to have your say. Voting takes place from Friday 12 April to Monday 29 April – visit https://members.coop/elections-2019 where you can find election statements from

Western

Western MCC supports‘What makes Burton brilliant’ event

Hundreds of schoolchildren have gathered for a special cultural celebration at Burton Town Hall to showcase ‘What makes Burton brilliant’. The event was supported by Central England Co-operative and was the culmination of a month-long project held across the five Central Co-operative Learning Trust schools in the

We have shared out £42,000 between 24 community groups and charities through our Community Dividend Fund

Twenty-four projects are celebrating after sharing £42,000 in the latest payout from our Community Dividend Fund. Grants of between £100 and £5,000 are handed out every three months to a wide range of applicants. The fund guarantees that at least one per cent of the Society’s

Western

MCC support social action in Birmingham

Our MCC Ambassador Shaz has recently been out in Birmingham supporting UpRising - a regional young persons education organisation the Western MCC have been working with. The Western MCC agreed to help UpRising with some financial funds to support young people in their Leadership and Environmental programs, through Dragons' Den

Northern

Fairtrade Workshops

Membership & Community Council members Phil and Natalie delivering Fairtrade Workshops and helping the children design their own chocolate bar.

Northern

First Co-operative in Chesterfield

What a pleasure to be involved in the unveiling of a blue plaque in Chesterfield. The local Co-operative Party commissioned a plaque to be displayed at the West Bar's premises, which was one of the first Co-op's in Chesterfield.  The President, Elaine Dean and

Northern

Celebrating the first Co-operative in Chesterfield

It was a pleasure to attend the unveiling of the blue plaque at West Bars, Chesterfield, to recognise the first Co-operative.  Thanks to the local Co-operative Party and the Civic Society for arranging this.  Our President Elaine Dean and Mayor Stuart Brittain attended the unveiling ceremony.  Special thanks

Western

Bee Mindful

Yesterday saw the delivery of a new sign for our Bee Mindful project in Northfield, Birmingham, with 'Eco Birmingham'. The project is about delivering Bee education visits to the local community and schools. These visits take place within a community garden in Northfield, and help promote the importance

Southern

Healthy Schools Network Conference, Leicester - March 25 2019

The Southern Membership & Community Council have had a great day promoting all the work that we do in schools to support health and well-being - the interest from teachers and school health co-ordinators about our workshops has been fantastic.

Southern

Healthy Choices Workshop in Ibstock

Yesterday, with the help of a store colleague from the nearby Ibstock Co-operative, I delivered our healthy choices workshop to members of the Outlook Group who meet at the Palace Theatre in Ibstock on a Thursday afternoon.

Our Board of Directors

Meet ... Store Manager and Board Director Sean Clothier

We get to know Store Manager and Board Director Sean Clothier and find out how he uses both roles to help and support colleagues, members and the community Sean holds a very unique position with the Society. He is one of only three employees who sit on our Board of

Our Board of Directors

Meet ... Our newest Board Directors

As a member owned co-operative business, our members have the chance each year to vote in the election of our Board of Directors. Last year voting took place for the election of four Board Director positions and here we get to meet the successful candidates John Chillcott – Eastern Constituency

Our Board of Directors

Meet ... Vice President Jane Avery

We get to know our Society Vice-President Jane Avery and find out about how co-operatives have always played a big role in her life Our Society Vice-President Jane had her first encounter with co-operatives at the age of 13 – and has never looked back. Alongside her

Our Board of Directors

Meet ... Board Director John Chillcott

Our Society Board Director John Chillcott was elected for the first time in 2018. He has enjoyed a 30-year career working for both Anglia and Ipswich Co-operatives including serving as Chief Executive at Anglia Society. We spent some time learning more about his Co-op journey and how

Northern

Fairtrade Fortnight gets off to a great start

I have had a busy week of supporting Fairtrade Fortnight including Ethical Challenges where students visit their local store to find items with ethical logos - from Fairtrade logos, BUAV to FSC logos students learn about the value of ethics. Also, this week I delivered Fairtrade Workshops to over 160 students

Feedback on Membership Matters

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Eastern

Fairtrade in History

The choices you make every time you shop can help to change lives around the world. That’s why we're proud to support the development of Fairtrade.

Western

Out and about with MCRO James Knight

Follow James Knight, Member and Community Relations Officer.