Tai Chi in the park
Since the lockdown our member groups have found it hard to keep in touch. They have set up WhatsApp groups and met via Zoom and other social media links, but it has not
Northern
The Northern Membership and Community Relations Officer is Tanya Noon. She oversees Derbyshire, Nottinghamshire and South/West Yorkshire.
Virtual support of the Chernobyl Children's Lifeline charity
As the annual visit of young people from Belarus was cancelled due to Covid, the Northern MCC made a decision to provide a donation instead to enable the Chernobyl Children Lifeline in Pinxton,
Campaigning - how to deal with violence against shopworkers
At a meeting of the Notts, Lincs & Erewash Co-operative Party meeting held on 28th July, members were able to engage on how to deal with violence against shopworkers. Speakers included Alex Norris
Food Bank collection in Barnby Dun
We have partnered with Doncaster Food Bank to provide a food bank collection service at our new store in Barnby Dun. We work with a number of food banks across our trading area
New Store at Barnby Dun, Doncaster
It was great to visit the new store at Barnby Dun in Doncaster. A pub conversion to a community store, which included seating area, free water dispenser, instore phone charging and seating plus
Watch how Valley Beats Samba Band has managed to keep connected during lockdown.
Valley Beats Samba Band is supported by the Yorkshire Cluster Group of the Membership & Community Council. The band members are usually out and about attending events and meeting up to practice. However,
Food banks thank our colleagues for their quick response
The Northern MCC donated £2,000 to help two good causes in Derbyshire and Nottingham supporting people in need The Northern MCC has supported food banks in a number of ways for many
Celebrating Co-operatives Fortnight - Co-ops behind brands
Next time you go shopping, just remember the wonderful co-ops you are supporting by putting some of these items in your shopping basket. From: seed grower co-operative to make Colman's mustard to green
Co-operative Fortnight - supporting other co-operatives
Did you know that by buying certain items in a Co-op, you are also helping to support the Co-operative Economy. Suma is a workers' co-operative of ordinary people built on integrity and equality
Essential support for the vulnerable in Derby
We have been working with the Derby City Council and the Derby County FC Community Trust to deliver food items to those people that have had to stay at home for the 12
New store opening in Beeston and help towards the local food hub.
It was very exciting to visit the new store in Beeston to give the Manager, Ashley some support. Joanna, MCC member and myself popped over to help stock up and give the team
Mental Health Awareness - time for a cuppa!
MCC member, Joanna and MCRO Tanya, spent time together to have a chat. It was also nice to be in the store in Littleover to be able to buy some very nice cakes