Introduction to Geocaching
Central England Co-operative has been helping the Geocaching Association of Great Britain (GAGB) to host a series of “Intro to Geocaching” events across our Western region - you may have seen them in
Western
The Western Membership and Community Relations Officer is James Knight. He oversees the West Midlands and Staffordshire.
Member Activity in the West Midlands
Are you a member of Central England Co-op? If so there is much more to membership than using your card in our shops! If you're not a member and want to take part,
Co-op Gardening Club Promotes Upcycling and Repurposing Items For Use in the Garden
On Wednesday 26 January I joined our Member Gardening Club for their first meeting of the year. The group meet monthly at Cotteridge Church and selected venues in South Birmingham. Their program throughout
Geocaching in Birmingham
The Western Membership and Community Council are supporting a local geocaching event in Birmingham. The event organised by the Geocaching Association of Great Britain and their West Midlands 'MEGA' event team. When: Saturday
Co-op helps bring Christmas Cheer to Cotteridge
John Cooper, resident of Cotteridge writes how Central England Co-op supported the local community with a donation to ensure the Christmas lights in the area were able to be lit this past Christmas.
A Christmas Co-op History
Shaz Rahman, Western MCC member writes about the final Co-op History Group meeting of the year. "For the final meeting of the year the Co-op History Group had a Christmas party at the
Table Tennis comes to Great Barr
On Wednesday our new Table Tennis Member Group started at the Great Barr Co-op Rooms on Walsall Road, Great Barr, Birmingham. The Member Group offers a fun and friendly atmosphere for the beginner
Central England Co-op Supports Tamworth School To Promote Wellbeing Champions
Recently the Western Member and Community Relations Officer James Knight joined forces with Progressive Sports and St Elizabeth's Catholic Primary School to promote Wellbeing Champions in school. The objective is to train students
Men's Voices Event Brings Men Together To Talk About Issues Men Face In The Modern World
On Tuesday 16 November Central England Co-op hosted our 3rd annual Men's Voices Event at Burton Albion Football Club to celebrate International Men's Day (19 November). The event attended by over 100 men
Exploring Co-operative History from the Black Country and Beyond
Richard Bickle from the Birmingham Co-op History Group hosted an online discussion with Co-op History fanatic Chris Shelley and representative of the Black Country Living Museum Clare Weston in a discussion about Black
Brum Co-op Fest brings people together to celebrate co-operation
Recently Co-ops across Birmingham came together to celebrate Co-operation with Co-op BrumFest. Shaz Rahman member of the Western MCC and many Co-ops in the area tells his story of the event below. Over
Co-op Gardening Club Visit Masefield Community Garden
Recently the Co-op Gardening Club visited a local community garden. Club Member and Western MCC member Cath Palgrave shares the clubs visit. One of the biggest successes of Central England Co-op members groups