New Hygiene Bank in Market Harborough
When the Southern Membership & Community Council heard about a new Hygiene Bank being set up in Market Harborough, they were very pleased to donate some vouchers to support with the early set
Southern
The Southern Membership and Community Relations Officer is Karen Bevan. She oversees Leicestershire, Northamptonshire and North Warwickshire.
Rounding Up Co-op Fortnight in 2020
It's no surprise to any of us that this year has certainly tested us but the Southern Membership & Council and I have been humbled by the co-operative spirit of our member groups
Beautiful Images from the Lutterworth Photographic Society Co-operative
Members from our Lutterworth Photographic Society have been keeping themselves busy and testing their photographic skills by running two competitions on set themes. The images show the top three best images for Snow
Co-op Fortnight with local journalist Natasha Jolob
As the Membership & Council have been unable to meet in person to promote and celebrate Co-op Fortnight, they took the opportunity to talk to local journalist, Natasha Jolob via a Zoom meeting.
Week 2 of Co-op Fortnight with the Ratby Co-operative Band
Although the Ratby Co-operative Band haven’t been able to meet in person they have been busy co-operating in all sort of the different ways. From ensuring that their beginners band members are
Celebrating Co-op Fortnight – 22nd June -5th July 2020
A story of co-operation through these uncertain times to mark Co-op Fortnight. When Hilary Allen, Chair of the Southern MCC, is not busy supporting the Membership & Community Council or supporting the Society
The Show Must Go On
This week Karen Bevan, Member & Community Relations Officer caught up with Adam Jones, Secretary for the Ratae Co-operative Players and here is what he had to say:- “John Shaw has written
Let's build something better together
Central England Co-op is marking Co-op Fortnight by shining a light on what it has been doing to support communities and some of the great acts of co-operation carried out by colleagues throughout
Dreaming of the Beach
The latest project for our Lutterworth Watercolour Artists’ Co-operative was interpretations of “Beach Scenes” with over 30 contributions received from 20 members. This is a terrific effort by the members and we wanted
Peonie elegance step by step
Our Floristry tutor, Sharon McKinder, is continuing to keep her students busy. Last week, Sharon set the task for creating arrangements using Peonies, supported with a step-by-step guide. Sharon and her students are
Calligraphy group honing skills at home
Su Goodman, our Calligraphy tutor is continuing to keep her students busy with setting weekly homework for anyone who wants to take part and asking students to share their work with her. She
Watercolour group keep busy in lockdown
This month – Lutterworth Watercolour Artists’ Co-operative were set the challenge around the theme of 'gates' and we have been blown away by the talent, humour and skill. It is has been a great