Northern Fairtrade at 25: How we embrace Fairtrade at Central England Co-op As Fairtrade celebrates its 25th birthday, we are taking a look back over some of the great ways we support Fairtrade within our Society. Educating young people about Fairtrade in the communities the Society serves is constantly at the heart of what we do in the form of our Fairtrade
Eastern Central England Co-operative supports Dementia Information Session to primary School Today central England Co-operative and Dementia UK spent some time in Willows Primary School, Lichfield to deliver Dementia awareness sessions to young people. The pilot which is taking place is to see if this type of activity will help young people learn more about Dementia and how we can all
Eastern Mulbarton Community Fair success On Saturday, 14 September the team at our Mulbarton Food Store, led by Georgia and Jodie Wooltorton organised the first ever Mulbarton community Fair. The event saw 25 local businesses, community groups and hobbyists come together on the green next to the store to showcase the talented community of Mulbarton.
Eastern Halesworth Community event will have Hawaiian theme Shoppers will be able to enjoy Hawaii in Halesworth later this month as Central England Co-op’s Saxon Way supermarket holds a special event for its community which will raise funds for Dementia UK. The theme of the event is summer holidays and will have a Hawaiian twist, while there
Eastern Mundesley On Show supported by Eastern MCC Six nights of music, dancing and murder mystery kick off in Mundesley this week and the event has received backing from Central England Co-op’s Eastern Membership and Community Council (MCC). The Mundesley On Show event will see six fabulous evenings of entertainment at Coronation Hall in Mundesley starting on
Eastern Hundreds of youngsters ‘give triathlon a tri’ in Great Yarmouth Hundreds of children have completed the first Great Yarmouth Mini Tri today completing personal challenges, getting fit and active and most importantly having fun. Central England Co-op joined forces with the Triathlon Trust to hold the event in Bradwell where boys and girls in years three to seven, including those
Eastern Colleagues set to give campers a shopping boost at popular steam rally Some of our colleagues in Brundall have come up with a novel way of ensuring campers at a popular steam rally don’t miss a thing – by bringing treats and supplies to them. Staff from the retailer’s store in Brundall will be out and about all over the weekend
Eastern Society joins with Triathlon Trust to host the first Great Yarmouth Mini Tri Central England Co-op has joined forces with the Triathlon Trust to help 1,000 youngsters in Great Yarmouth get fit and active. The Society is hosting a free mini triathlon event on Tuesday, 18 June for boys and girls in years three to seven, including those with disabilities and special
Eastern People with mobility issues in Lowestoft can now get around more easily thanks to grant A group that offers support and equipment to those with mobility issues in Lowestoft has been showcasing a brand new scooter - paid for with funds from Central England Co-operative. Members of Lowestoft Shopmobility now have the £2,000 scooter to help get around town thanks to a grant from
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
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.
Eastern Co-operatives Fortnight Every year hundreds of co-ops and organisations across the UK work together to promote co-ops during Co-op Fortnight.
