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Our Membership & Community Council are supporting a wonderful new group in St.Ives. A faboulous way to meet new people, enjoy a cuppa, biscuit & a chat. The Burleigh Hill Community Centre, is right next to our store in St.Ives a wonderful friendly community. Everyone is welcome. Learn a new ski...
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As Our Malawi Partnership celebrates its 3rd birthday on Wednesday 2nd July 2025, we’re taking a closer look at the positive impact it has made.;
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Real voices, real stories – from Rochdale to right now;
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Blog by Charlotte Castille, Head of Membership Brand and Marketing.;
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Co-op fortnight celebrates co-operatives across the world, making a difference and putting people first in everything they do.;
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Central Co-op has had its climate targets officially approved by the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) - a major milestone in its commitment to becoming net-zero by 2040. This means the Society’s plan to cut greenhouse gas emissions has been independently checked and confirmed to be in line...
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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 our Co-op History tal...
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The Great Big Green Week is one of the UK's biggest celebrations calling for community action to help tackle climate change and protect nature. During the week, which this year took place on 9t-15th June, 100's of communities, schools, churches and mosques all take action to help support a safer,...
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A time for acceptance, identity and solidarity.;
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We’re thrilled to share that three exceptional Central Co-op colleagues - James Butler, Georgia Hudson and Scott Ward - have been named in the 2025 Role Models for Inclusion in Hospitality, Travel, Leisure and Retail Index. This prestigious recognition, produced by WiHTL and Diversity in Retail ...
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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 ...
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Diary dates June 7th to 15th. St. Ives Green Week Weds June 11th. The official launch of Sew, Mend and Save - ‘Don’t throw it away. Mend it with us over a cuppa’ Join us as a repairer or bring items for repair. 2-4pm at the Burleigh Hill Community Centre. Sat 14th June. St. Ives Repair Cafe. ...
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