Northern Democracy in Yorkshire blog by Carol Warham, Vice-Chair, Yorkshire Membership & Community Council. Report of the Yorkshire Interim Members' Meeting held at The Huntsman, Holmfirth on 23rd Octoober, 2024. Colleagues had been busy arranging all the tastings before members and guests began to arrive at 6pm. The staff at the Huntsman had
News On the road this Safer Business Action Week Safer Business Action Week, co-ordinated by the National Business Crime Centre (NBCC), runs from the 14th to 20th of October and aims to raise awareness of business crime across the UK. At Central Co-op, our Loss Prevention Team has been actively involved, engaging with local communities, law enforcement and partners
Northern Celebrating Pride in Belper Central Co-op attended Belper Pride on Saturday 3rd August. We took our stall on the main street near to our Strutt Street store. Colleagues from the business, retail, funeral and the Northern Membership & Community Council supported the event. Pride in Belper is a charity that fully supports the LGBTQ+
Northern Celebrating Pride in Chesterfield Central Co-op attended Chesterfield Pride on Sunday, 21st July, 2024, at Stand Road Park, one of the biggest LGBTQ+ events in the country. With another star studded line up of acts and a great number of charities and organisations promoting exclusivity and supporting networks. Colleagues from across the business came
Northern Healthy Eating Workshop in Holmfirth Blog by Carol Warham, Vice-Chair, Yorkshire Membership & Community Council. We were invited to White Rose Care Home in Holmfirth to give a workshop on Healthy Eating, on a Tuesday morning. It was obvious that in this lovely home the residents were well cared for and had healthy diets, all
Northern Awarded for a partnership in empowerment We’re so pleased that our Hickings Lane, Nottingham and Renishaw, Sheffield stores have been honoured by Landmarks Specialist College for their exceptional commitment to providing supported work experience opportunities. Both stores have received two awards each, acknowledging their dedication to offering outstanding work placements. Special recognition awards were also
Northern Co-op Congress - inspiring Co-operative Congress - as part of Co-operatives Fortnight, Membership & Community Council members attended Co-operatives UK’s Co-op Congress in Birmingham on 14th/15th June, 2024. It is important that members of the Councils have the opportunity to learn about the wider movement and meet others from across the sector.
Community Celebrating community action this Great Big Green Week From the 8th to 16th of June 2024, tens of thousands of people across the country will come together to support environmental action.
Northern The History of the Wooldale Co-operative Society As May marks Local and Community History Month, we've been delving into the archives and learning all about co-operative history.
Northern Senior members treated to an afternoon tea and entertainment The Northern Membership & Community Council held their traditional Senior Members' Gathering with members who have been members of the former Derby Co-operative Society for over 50 years. They bring joy and enthusiasm to us all. The Event started with the cutting of the cake with special guests: the
Northern Robert Owen, Father of Co-operation making his mark in Belper! After a two year wait, due to the pandemic, we were able to celebrate Robert Owen's 250th Anniversary since his death with a unique clock on the Co-op Store's Belper Store in Derbyshire. Robert Owen 1771 - 1858 Along with the Belper Town Council the Northern
Northern Members learning from academics and practitioners Members learning from academics and practitioners at the UK Society for Co-operative Studies Conference. Blog by MCC members attending: Shaz Rahman and Amanda Gallie, Western, Karl Furniss and Kathryn Smith, Northern and Richard Bickle, Jane Avery and Tanya Noon from the Board. We had a fascinating two days at the
Northern Travelling through time Northern Membership & Community Council along with the Ripley Town Council and the Ripley Heritage Trust launched a virtual trail. The Heritage Trail captures stories and memories of people from the area. The launch was held at the Ripley Co-op on Derby Road (15th February, 2024) where students, members and
Northern Remembering a true co-operator - Emmanuel Merchant JP Remembering Emmanuel Merchant JP Blog written by Elaine Dean, President, Central Co-op It was a bitterly cold morning on January 17th but sunny and with a blue sky as around 70 people wound their way along the frosty paths of Duffield Cemetery to a recently renovated grave. This was a
Northern Member Groups finish for the festive period We support a number of member groups and in the Northern region and our members enjoyed their festive classes. Groups include: Tai Chi in Towell, Ilkeston, Dance in Eastwood, Art Group and a Friendship Group in Chesterfield plus Keep Fit, Craft and a Friendship group in Derby plus the Tatting
Northern Salt dough making in Ripley Working with Grow Outside in Ripley the Northern MCC supported two workshops; one in the Ripley Cafe making salt dough decorations and one at Grow Outside making wreaths. Both workshops were interactive and enjoyed by all. Salt dough was really easy to make but very, very messy!! What was also
Northern Supporting the business during this busy time. The Northern and Yorkshire Membership & Community Councils have supported the stores over the last few months to help and assist with membership recruitment and answered many queries. This was supported with the delicious tastings of the award winning mince pies and crisps along with a complimentary Malawi coffee and
Northern Members in Derby showing democracy in action Blog written by Tanya Noon, Member & Community Relations Officer. The live broadcasting meeting was streamed from the Derby Conference Centre to other satellite venues in Yorkshire, Halesworth, Market Harborough and Stafford plus online. The evening in Derby was set with the talented Bex, from the Open Expression Group which
Northern How members contribute in democracy through attending a members' meeting. Blog written by Carol Warham, Vice-Chair - Yorkshire Member & Community Council. Interim Members' Meetings were held across the Society and online on Wednesday, 25th October, 2023. In Yorkshire, we had our meeting at The Huntsman in Holmfirth. A full and lively room of approximately sixty enthusiastic members and
Northern Members enjoyed their Heritage Day in Ludlow Blog written by Elaine Dean, President on behalf of the Northern Membership & Community Council. It was rather dull but fairly warm when Derby members set off for their Heritage Visit to Ludlow. We had a full coach and everyone was in good spirits. We went via Bridgenorth and after
Northern 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
Northern 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
Northern 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
Northern 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
Northern Long Service recognised at Chatsworth House Blog by Elaine Dean, President. Long Service Awards at Chatsworth 4th July. One of the most pleasant duties of being President - and there are many - is the annual presentation of Long Service Awards in the glorious surroundings of Chatsworth House. It is a chance to dress up and
