Southern Desford Village residents enjoy a "Get to Know Your New Co-op" event. Ahead of the opening of our brand new store in Desford Village, Retail and the Southern Membership & Community Council came together to provide an information evening for residents in the village. Thanks to the local community library, who opened its doors for us on Friday 30th January in the
Southern Supporting our Members and Communities As we head into another year, the Southern MCC remain committed to the financial support they give to both our member groups and students who attend our recreational courses. We have a number of member groups from Bands and Choirs to Friendship & Pop in Cafes and support ACE1 Drama
Southern A Huge Thank You to the Southern Membership & Community Council As International Year of Co-ops draws to a close, I wanted to take the time to reflect on the year and personally thank the Southern Membership & Community Council and our members across the region for their contribution to the celebrations. In addition to their second year of a third
Southern MCC Support Rutland Fairtrade Christmas Market The Southern MCC once again supported the Rutland Fairtrade Group's Christmas Market, held at Oakham Castle last Saturday. Despite the awful weather there was a steady flow of people attending who enjoyed the variety of stalls, all selling Fairtade produce and products. Our stall was once again very
Southern Potential New Youth Club for Houlton Houlton is a large recently built residential area on the outskirts of Rugby and our store is in the heart of the community. We have recently been experiencing young people hanging around the outside of the store with nothing to do. With thanks to PC Newitt and Jake Burton from
Southern Volunteer of the Year The Southern Membership & Community Council have again partnered up with Everyone Active and Blaby District Council for the Council's "Volunteer of the Year" awards. For the past three years, we have been part of the judging panel and award presenters for the category "Young
Southern Southern MCC Out and About Promoting Fairtrade Fairtrade Fortnight this year takes place from 22nd September - 4th October 2025 and the theme for this year is "Do it Fair". In addition to our offers in store, the Southern Membership & Community Council have been out and about promoting the importance of buying Fairtrade and
Southern A Busy Summer for the Southern Membership & Community Council Summer provides us with a great opportunity to get out and about and with plenty of sunshine this year we have had enjoyed the opportunity of being out in the fresh air for most of our events. Over the summer months we have supported Holiday and Fun activities at St
Southern Launch of World Builders and Co-op Painting for International Year of Co-ops Last week, we were delighted to invite our very talented Watercolour Painting Tutor, Sophie Oakley, into our Business Support Centre to present her Co-op Painting to Central Co-op. We held a mini launch for colleagues and MCC members and Sophie presented her painting to Richard Bickle, Vice-Chair of the Board.
Southern A busy Co-op Fortnight to Celebrate International Year of Co-ops The Southern MCC have had a busy Co-op Fortnight with lots of activities and events to mark the special occasion. Stores in Marston Moretaine, Thrapston and Grange Place in Kettering all held Golden Ticket and give aways alongside Town Fairs and Carnival days and at the Marston Moretaine store, we
Community Celebrating Co-op Fortnight on Coalville Public Radio Real voices, real stories – from Rochdale to right now
Southern Co-op History and Healthy Choices Workshop This week, we had the pleasure of meeting 70 Asian women who are supported by the Centre for Ethnic Health, based at Leicester University. We were asked if we could come along to one of their sessions and talk about healthy life styles and they were so engaging, we presented
Northern Supporting City of Leicester College Last week, we supported an intergenerational evening at the City of Leicester College, to support parents and students attending the College to be safe and healthy on-line and whilst out and about. We teamed up with Nusrat Hathiari, Head of Partnerships at the Worker's Education Association, who talked
Southern Mind Your Money Game is hit at De-Montfort University On Wednesday this week, we were invited into De-MontfortUniversity to support students accessing Financial Well-being Training. And what better way to engage with this training than playing our "Mind Your Money" interactive board game which supports learning in a fun way. The Game supports learning on many financial
Southern The Best Exotic Marigold Hotel Opens in Whetstone! The Whetstone Drama Group, who we support with grant, are staging their latest performance of The Best Exotic Marigold Hotel from Wednesday 14th May - Saturday 17th May 2025. Tickets are just £10 and can be ordered via the Box Office on 0116 4105090 or you can book online www.
Southern Dying Matters Awareness Week - 5th-11th May 2025 It has been a busy week for the Southern MCC with supporting the National Campaign for Dying Matters Awareness Week. Dying Matters Awareness Week is an opportunity to encourage everyone in the community to get talking about what matters to them when the times comes. Hundreds of events take place
Southern Ratae Co-operative Players Celebrate Victory in Europe Our Ratae Co-operative Players are celebrating 80 years since the end of World War II with a spectacular variety show to mark this special occasion. Performances run from 7.15pm on Thursday 8th May and Friday 9th May, with a Saturday Matinee at 245pm on Saturday 10th May 2025 at
Community Castle Donington store turns 30 - join our Golden Ticket Giveaway! We're celebrating big this week as our Castle Donington store marks 30 amazing years of serivce in the local community! To make this milestone extra special, we’re hosting a Golden Ticket Giveaway on Friday the 4th of April, and you’re invited to join the fun! The
Community Golden ticket giveaway Mark your calendars! The Golden Ticket event will take place at 10am on Saturday 22nd of March at 20 of our stores.
Southern Time to Talk at Insomnia Cafe in Blaby, Leicestershire Today, the Membership & Community Council took part in "A Time to Talk", a National campaign to get people talking about health and well-being. We took along some tastings, games, information and colouring in addition to having a good old natter with those who attended. And of course
Southern Supporting Young Co-operators The Southern Membership & Community Council have been supporting Blaby District Council's local volunteer awards for a few years, and in addition to presenting the young co-operator of the year award, we also take part in the short-listing for all of the awards. Young Person(s) Runners-Up This
Southern Glenfield Ladies Choir support Co-op Living Exhibition The Glenfield Ladies Co-operative Choir kicked off the start of International Year Co-ops by supporting the Co-op Development and Social Enterprise Agency's (Caseda) Living History Exhibition at Coalville & Neighbours (a Social Enterprise) in the heart of Coalville. Visitors enjoyed an afternoon of songs performed by the very
Southern Living Co-op History Exhibition- 8th-27th January 2025 at Coalville & Neighbours To recognise the United Nations International Year of Co-operatives, The Leicester & County Development Agency applied for some funding for an exhibition roadshow which will be visiting various venues across the East Midlands. And where better to start than Coalville & Neighbours, a community co-operative, located close to the memorial
Southern There is still time to enjoy a Pantomime Christmas and New Year may be over but Pantomine season is still in full swing with our Ratae Co-operative Players. Why not treat you and your family to a fun night out and join the Players with their latest performance of Jack and the Beanstalk. The Pantomime runs from Wednesday
Southern Festive Wreath Making We now have five floristry classes running in Fleckney for our members, under the expertise of our Tutor Sharon McKinder. The classes tend to follow the seasons and what could be better than making a Christmas Wreath or a Christmas Table Display at this time of year. It has now
