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.
Southern
The Southern Membership and Community Relations Officer is Karen Bevan. She oversees Leicestershire, Northamptonshire and North Warwickshire.
Bottesford Primary School Learns about Fairtrade in French
Following on from one of our Fairtrade assemblies, children from Bottesford C of E Primary School have continued to learn about Fairtrade, with a twist. Teacher, Mrs Mills, came up with the idea
Central England Co-op members to help create new woodland in the National Forest
Southern MCC at Central England Co-op donate £3,000 to plant 300 trees.
Lutterworth Watercolour Artists' Co-operative
The latest project and challenge for our Lutterworth Artists' was based on "Skies" and 28 paintings were submitted. We are optimistic that their final project "Scapes" (Land and Sea), which ends on Sunday
Recycle Your Bicycle/Bike Doctor Event at Whetstone Store
Our first event of the year took place at our Whetstone Store in Leicester and we were delighted that we were able to organise this event with all the social distancing measures in
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
Double Celebration for International Women's Day
The Southern Membership & Community Council held an online International Women's Day event on Monday, 8 March 2021 for both members and colleagues. This year's theme was "Choose to Challenge" and we were
Fairtrade Fortnight - 22nd February - 7th March 2021
Usually, during Fairtrade Fortnight, we are in schools most days delivering our Fairtrade assemblies or workshops. This year has been a little different but we have still managed to educate over 250 children
Hygiene Bank Boost at Market Harborough Store
Members and customers who shop at our Market Harborough Store have been very generous in supporting the Hygiene Bank, since we launched it in store last year. Here is what Judy, Co-ordinator for
Lifesaving frontline NHS heroes in Leicester boosted by donation of 1,000 bottles of water
Our Southern MCC support project donating refreshments to frontline NHS workers in Leicester
New Strategy for MCC's
During December and January, lots of on-line meetings and planning events have been taking place to review our Membership & Community Strategy. Some of our key themes have been adapted, and agreed by
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