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Membership Matters Blog

Hear from our Membership Community team about all the great things going on in your area.


May 09, 2025

Celebrating the longetivy of membership.

The Northern Membership & Community Council held its traditional Senior Members' Gathering with members who have been members of the former Derby Co-operative Society for over 50 years. The event was established in 1912 by the former General Manager, Emmanual Merchant as he wanted to reward stron...

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May 09, 2025

Bunting Making St Ives.

Hi Everyone, next Wednesday we will have another bunting and banner making session and I very much hope you can join us again to see metres of bunting appearing before our eyes! This time extra sewing machines will come in very useful, so if you can bring one or know someone else who might like t...

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May 09, 2025

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 learni...

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May 09, 2025

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.whetstonedrama.co.u...

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May 09, 2025

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...

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May 07, 2025

Dying Matters Week: Every Life, Every Culture, Every Goodbye

As we mark Dying Matters Week 2025 and reflect on The Culture of Dying Matters, Kiran Bhogal shares her thoughts on how funeral professionals can, and must, continue to adapt to the needs of an increasingly diverse society.;

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May 06, 2025

The Culture of Dying Matters

This week is Dying Matters Awareness Week (5th-11th of May 2025). It's a time when people across the UK come together to talk about death, dying and grief. The theme this year is "The Culture of Dying Matters", focusing on how different communities experience and talk about death. Why should w...

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May 05, 2025

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 the Oadby Baptis...

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May 01, 2025

Go premium. Win big!

Our premium meal deal includes a premium main, snack, and drink. But what makes it premium, you ask? Take a closer look at our standout mains and see how you can level up your lunch...;

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Apr 17, 2025

Growing Our Malawi Partnership

Building trading capacity by ensuring better working conditions and fairer payment for products grown by smallholder farmers.;

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Apr 17, 2025

Shaping futures: Sophie’s experience in the PR Team

"Helen's advice was: "have a good work ethos and be willing to bring your authentic self to work”. To me, this statement from Helen truly depicts Central Co-op's productive and warming environment for all.";

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