News Central England Co-op unveil special portrait and join celebrations to mark 250th birthday of pioneering co-operator How Central England Co-op is marking the 250th birthday of Robert Owen
Northern Supporting Wild Space The Yorkshire Membership & Community Council supported the River Holme Connections team with their crowdfunding campaign with a donation of £1,000 to the “Thongsbridge wild space” project. The contribution helped fund part of the new 120 metre section of riverside footpath (crushed stone) and an outdoor activity area (for
Northern Helping Climate Change. Take small steps to improve your lifestyles. Free Bike checks and also donate unwanted bikes to help others. With the number of issues being highlighted to combat climate change, we are pleased to be working with Inclusive Pedals in Chesterfield offering some free bike maintenance checks and also the opportunity to donate old bikes for refurbishment. Please pop down and see us. Huthwaite Garage on 27th May and
Northern Thanks to Ollie for stepping up during the pandemic Ollie Pardo, Vice-Chair of Membership & Community Council stepped up at the beginning of the pandemic and went to work in our Hasland Store. He has made a real difference and helped the store during this very difficult time. His time has now come to an end but the colleagues
Northern Celebrating International Women's Day in Derby The Northern Membership & Community Council working with Spiral Arts in Derby to produce banners to be displayed at the Arboretum Park in Normanton. Members helped to produce craft banners with positive messages which was to inspire people during the lockdown. Craftivism is a way to use craft to get
Northern Supporting a Fairtrade colouring book in Yorkshire The Yorkshire Member & Community Council worked with fairandfunky to support a Fairtrade Colouring Book. The book was designed by Helen Robinson to help raise the profile of the important of fairtrade. The books were available free in food stores for children to collect.
Northern Virtual Quiz for Fairtrade Fortnight Members in Yorkshire took part in a virtual Fairtrade Quiz. This was a very interactive event and presented by members of the Whetstone Drama Group in Leicester. They used technology to help with showing films to highlight the importance of Fairtrade and some fun and interactive rounds. From general knowledge,
Community Join us in celebrating the 250th anniversary of Robert Owen We are supporting a special virtual event on Friday 14 May - book your free place now.
Western 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 people attending on the Zoom call were excited to learn about it. As the meeting was held
Northern 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 their support and how they have all managed during these difficult times.
Northern 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 some 'fun' items could also go into the boxes along with some essential items.
Northern 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 more people signing up for the English lessons, which was a fantastic way to get people more
Northern 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 that they can be sorted for children in hospitals over the Christmas period.
Northern 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 have missed their Dance Group as they had to close in March due to the virus, but
Northern 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 it is safe to do so. The Painting Group has been going for many years helping members
Northern 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 all been recycled to support a project in Derby. The Derby Food 4 Thought project are converting
Northern 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 agreed to support the students with some products to help them and included was some baking products
Northern 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 members were able to return. However, when further restrictions measures were introduced it was decided that the
Northern 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 provided gift vouchers for the group to buy items in order to make meals. The partnerships in
Northern Support for Salcare Charity in Ripley During covid a number of food banks have not had enough stock to help local people. The Northern Membership & Community Council supported the purchase of some additional items which our colleagues from our Ripley Store transporting to Salcare Charity.
Northern Soapy solution helps Covid cause Soapy solution helps Covid cause The Yorkshire Membership & Community Council of Central England Co-operative has worked with Community Plus Coordinator Hannah King united Kirklees Council teams for a number of years. So when Hannah asked for support to help plug the gap in the rural fight to stop the
Northern Drumming through covid The supported Drumming Group in Yorkshire trying to get back to some normality. Katie the tutor managed to keep the Drumming Group going through covid, this was either through zoom and when not in lockdown a few were able to meet and practice their drumming skills. For those not able
Northern The Wooldale Allotment has become a local treasure during these difficult time. It has been a pleasure to support the Wooldale Allotment Association with support to showcase the allotment to the local people. The allotment has seen more visitors than normal as people have taken local walks and taken an interest. The allotment association has also offered social distancing visits to the
Northern A renewed war memorial and woodlands at Shepley The Yorkshire Member & Community Council offered some financial assistance to the Shepley Village Association to assist with the renovations of the wooldland. The people of Shepley have transformed this beautiful location for anyone to visit and relax and enjoy the garden. It had taken the residents many months to
Eastern Membership and Community Relations Christmas Newsletter This year the Member and Community Relations team have produced a newsletter for members who would normally attend our Member activity and events. Below is the newsletter, but if you would like an email version please send an email to member.community@centralengland.coop The Membership and Community Team wish
