Southern Co-op Friendship Group Return Following the re-opening of the resource centre where the group meet, some of our members of the Co-op Friendship Group wanted to return, especially those who have felt lonely and isolated during the pandemic. The group are keeping within the recommended six and enjoying a variety of different crafts that
Southern Floristry Lessons delivered Digitally Sharon McKinder, our Floristry Tutor, is delivering on-line classes to her students on a weekly basis for next 10 weeks. Sharon uses photographs alongside her tutorials and offers a step by step guide to support the teaching. You will need 1 bunch of gladioli. 5 stems 1 mixed bunch of
Southern (Watercolour Painting Course goes Digital) Although our Watercolour Paining Tutor, Sophie Oakley, has continued to support students during the pandemic, tutorials are now in place via zoom so that students can learn together in a group setting and having the opportunity to see their fellow students again. Here is what Sophie has to say:-
Southern Elections 2020 It's time to get behind the democracy of our Co-operative Society and vote for Three Member Directors and Two Employee Directors. Voting takes place from Thursday 8 October to Monday 26 October. You can either follow the link sent to you via email, look out for posts on
Southern Eco Village in Market Harborough The Southern MCC were excited to hear about a new Eco Village in Market Harborough and went along this week to take a look. The Village is made up of a number of concessions selling local organic produce, beers, wines and ciders, and there is also a refilling station which
Southern Narborough & Littlethorpe Walking Street Market When the village that I lived in announced that they were holding a Walking Street Market to encourage the community to get out and about, Laura our team leader at the local store, and I thought this was a great opportunity to get involved and raise some funds for our
Southern Lutterworth Photographic Society Co-operative The Lutterworth Photographic Society Co-operative hold two competitions per year that are only open to all members and the pictures are usually awarded by an external judge. This year, they had to hold their competition by Zoom and John Hadden, a long time member was given the honorable task of
Southern Co-op Vouchers Support Woman Dealing with Cancer The Southern MCC have donated vouchers to AgeUK to support members of the community who are experiencing food poverty. One example of how our vouchers have made a difference is Mr Sumra's story. Mr Sumra is the main carer for his mum who is currently undergoing treatment for
Southern Award Winning Leicester Drama Groups Congratulations to both our Ratae Co-operative Players & Whetstone Drama Group who have won awards in this years NANDA (Nottingham and Nottinghamshire Drama Association) Play of the Year Competition for 2019/20. The "Peter and Joan Martin Award/Front of House Award" went to the Ratae Co-operative Players
Southern Members swap Keep Fit Classes for Walking Members from our Keep Fit Group have not only been missing their weekly classes - they have been missing each other! During the lock-down they had been staying in touch by creating a Whatsapp Group to share photographs of gardens, weekly quizzes and riddles and stories etc. They were missing
Southern Co-op Members raise funds for Dementia UK Creative members of Central England Co-op in Leicestershire have been busy doing their bit to help keep customers and colleagues safe while also raising vital funds for charity. They have designed homemade face coverings that have gone on sale in two local Central England Co-op food stores to raise money
Southern New Hygiene Bank - Market Harborough In my previous blog I talked about the new Hygiene Bank that the Southern Membership & Community Council recently supported by donating vouchers and here is what Judy, one of the volunteers, had to say:- "I thought I'd let you see what an amazing gift the
Southern Lutterworth Watercolour Artists' Co-operative The latest challenge set for members of our Lutterworth Watercolour Artists' Co-operative was famous people and I particularly like the fun that one of the members had with the Mona Lisa. Below are some more images that really do capture the expertise and skills of the members.
Southern Southern MCC support Kettering Mind Crisis Cafe Andrea, our MCC member went to Kettering Mind to hand over some vouchers which had been donated by the council to support the cafe during these difficult times. Here is what Andrea had to say:- "It’s a great place – it has meeting rooms, a café, a craft
Southern Southern MCC Support Holiday Hunger Projects Three Leicester projects running programmes this summer to support children impacted by holiday hunger have been boosted with funding from the Southern Membership & Community Council to help them give healthy lunches to youngsters over the school holidays. Christ the King Foodbank in Beaumont Leys, Mosaic Church in the West
Southern Co-op Band features on East Midlands Today News Our acclaimed Leicestershire Co-operative Brass Band created a special performance to bring some joy during lock-down. The Band put together a video recording of the Lou Read classic "Perfect Day" with each member performing their parts from home. It's a great way for the band to
Southern Store/MCC support re-opening of Markfield Library Team Leader and Vice Chair of the Southern MCC, Elaine Rowley, jumped into action when she heard about the re-opening of the Markfield Library which is close to our Store. Following an enquiry from the local Parish Council seeking advice on how we put our safety measures in place in
Southern Southern MCC welcomes new member The Southern MCC are really pleased to welcome our latest new member, Nutan Modi. Nutan lives in Leicester and we asked her why she wanted to get involved and here is what she had to say:- "I remember as a teenager, attending commerce lessons at school and a
Southern Supporting Soldiers in Leicester Soldiers who have recently been tasked with carrying out Covid19 tests for the local community at a dedicated site close to our Rowlatts Hill Store had a lovely surprise when they visited our store today for their lunch. The Soldiers have been coming in everyday to buy lunch and Liz
Southern 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 up. The Hygiene Bank is a national organisation, run by volunteers, that recognises that people can be
Southern 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 and tutors and as Co-op Fortnight draws to an end we wanted to reflect on
Southern 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 & Ice and Garden Flowers. Well done to our very talented members and thank you for all
Southern 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. It was a time of great reflection on how they first became involved with co-operatives and why
Southern 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 still receiving 1:1 lessons with conductor Sheila Allen, to quiz evenings held on separate evenings for
Southern 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 working in store during the pandemic, she turns her attention to supporting the Glenfield Co-operative Choir, as
