Time to Talk - Thursday 2nd February 2023
Next Thursday we are partnering with Co-op Group at a Time to Talk event at our new Insomnia Café in Blaby in Leicestershire. We have lots of resources to help everyone get talking,
Southern
The Southern Membership and Community Relations Officer is Karen Bevan. She oversees Leicestershire, Northamptonshire and North Warwickshire.
New Keep Fit Group in Anstey
We are pleased to report that we have a new Keep Fit Class in Anstey which takes place on Friday mornings from 10am until 11am at the Anstey Methodist Church on Cropston Road
Sustainable Schools Celebrations
We were pleased to support the Sustainable Schools Celebration Awards evening in Leicester on 10th January 2023 by providing the refreshments for the event. We have worked with Sustainable Schools for a number
A Shift at Newbold Verdon Store
As Membership & Community activity in the Southern region draws to a close in time for Christmas, I worked a shift on the eve of Christmas eve in my local Co-op Store in Newbold
Helping to Feed Children
The Southern MCC, along with our Funeral Colleagues, this week have been helping to serve hot meals to children accessing Holiday and Fun activities at St Matthews Big Local. The children accessing the
New Keep Fit Group for Members
We are excited to share that we have new Keep Fit class opening in Anstey in Leicester after Christmas with Tracey Wilson, Instructor. The new class starts on Friday 6th January 2023 at
Local Area Partnership Meetings
Andrea Rudge, Southern Membership & Community Council member, and myself have been invited by North Northants Council to a number of meetings across the region to look at local area partnerships. The meetings have
Whetstone Co-op Host 60 Children
We were again pleased to invite nearby Badgerbrook Primary School back into store their annual visit. 60 children visited the store to learn about food labelling and what is behind the label, from
Christmas Wreath Making
After numerous invitations, Jody from our team who provides all of our admin support, and I finally had the opportunity to visit our Floristry class in Fleckney. There are now four member classes
Mind Your Money Game Gets The Thumbs Up!
Our new Co-operative "Mind Your Money" board game received the thumbs up from a group of young people with learning disabilities. The group is supported by Leicester City in the Community and as
Can't Play Players support Green Friday
On Friday, we supported Green Friday, which is a campaign to encourage everyone to do some something active and enjoy the great outdoors, with the return of our Can't Play Players Football match.
Oakham Fairtrade Christmas Market
On Saturday, we supported the Rutland Fairtrade Group with their annual Christmas Fairtrade Market, which takes place at Oakham Castle. We were very fortunate to have Geoff from our Oakham Store on the