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Northern
The Northern Membership and Community Relations Officer is Tanya Noon. She oversees Derbyshire, Nottinghamshire and South/West Yorkshire.
Birmingham Co-op History Group Fairtrade Talk with Debbie Robinson
On Tuesday, 2 March the Birmingham Co-op History Group hosted a special talk with the CEO of Central England Co-op Debbie Robinson. Debbie has an extensive history with Fairtrade and the nearly 30
Local support for schools
MCC member, Joanna assisted with sorting a donation of food for schools as they break up for the holidays. it was great to support them and thank the students and teachers for all
Shoe box appeal in Huthwaite
MCC member Becci and Craig from Huthwaite Store/Garage have responded to the Shoe Box Appeal in Huthwaite to help people receive gifts over the Christmas period. The Committee provided vouchers so that
Refugee support
The Northern Membership & Community Council agreed to support a donation of hygiene products for the Upbeat Community in Derby. The care packages were delivered to refugees in Derby. This also resulted in
Fantastic response for the Toy Appeal
Many thanks to our colleagues at Terry Smiths and the Ripley Store for the amount of toys collected for the Society's Toy Appeal. All the toys will be sent to Santa in order
Great to be trading back in Eastwood
It is very exciting to be back trading in Eastwood. A converted store at Hilltop has re-opened as a Central England Co-operative store. Our dancing members came along to support the store. They
Last Painting Group for the year
Our painters in Chesterfield have had to put their brushes away until the New Year. Due to the restrictions the painters who meet at St. Thomas Church have had to stop meeting until
A re-cycling project a hit in Derby
A recycling project has proved a hit for a community group in Derby. The Society has just refurbished its Lichfield store and all the old racking and contents of the old cafe have
Supporting Derby University students with care packages
During covid the students either in Halls of residents or living in private residential homes have had a difficult time isolating and not being able to interact in their local community. It was
A short return for our Keep Fit Group
A social distancing return for the Keep Fit in Derby. The members were desperate to get back to their class. So all the appropriate measures were taken and for about 6 weeks the
Supporting meals for local people
It was a pleasure to support the Smalley Community Group who prepared meals for local vulnerable people. The Northern Member & Community Council with the help of Horsley Woodhouse Store Manager, Bryan Towle