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Membership Matters Blog

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


Jan 07, 2026

Our Malawi Partnership - making a meaningful difference.

We’ll continue to provide practical support to co-operative smallholder farmers through Our Malawi Partnership.;

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Jan 06, 2026

St Ives Eco Cafe

Over the past year, the St Ives Eco Café has brought our community together to chat about real-life environmental issues — from saving energy and wildlife-friendly gardening to sustainable food and even coping with climate anxiety. The group would love to welcome new faces and fresh ideas! 2026 ...

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Dec 31, 2025

A Huge Thank You to the Southern Membership & Community Council

As International Year of Co-ops draws to a close, I wanted to take the time to reflect on the year and personally thank the Southern Membership & Community Council and our members across the region for their contribution to the celebrations. In addition to their second year of a third year plan,...

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Dec 30, 2025

Celebrating a year of impact, innovation and co-operation

Central Co-op is celebrating a standout year of progress, purpose and resilience in 2025 - the United Nations’ International Year of Co-operatives - highlighting how co-operative businesses continue to deliver for people, communities and the planet. A year of growth and community impact In 2025,...

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Dec 09, 2025

Leadership of largest independent co-operative Society confirmed

This is an important milestone in creating our new Society, and we thank you for your continued support and engagement.;

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Dec 05, 2025

MCC Support Rutland Fairtrade Christmas Market

The Southern MCC once again supported the Rutland Fairtrade Group's Christmas Market, held at Oakham Castle last Saturday. Despite the awful weather there was a steady flow of people attending who enjoyed the variety of stalls, all selling Fairtade produce and products. Our stall was once again ...

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Dec 02, 2025

Our Toy Appeal 2025 is well underway!

We need your continued support to generate some much needed comfort and joy for children who might otherwise go without at Christmastime.;

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Nov 26, 2025

Growing Macadamia with Purpose in Malawi

You can support smallholder macadamia farmers in Malawi simply by choosing Nutcellars and the Our Malawi Partnership range of products in Central Co-op stores. ;

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Nov 25, 2025

Central Co-op named finalists in six industry awards

We’re proud to share that Central Co-op has been shortlisted as finalists in six categories across the prestigious Retail Week Awards and Convenience Awards 2025. These nominations recognise the work of our colleagues, Members and communities who bring our purpose - to create a sustainable Societ...

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Nov 21, 2025

Potential New Youth Club for Houlton

Houlton is a large recently built residential area on the outskirts of Rugby and our store is in the heart of the community. We have recently been experiencing young people hanging around the outside of the store with nothing to do. With thanks to PC Newitt and Jake Burton from our store, who ar...

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Nov 11, 2025

Nostalgia Day in Sawbridgeworth

Sawbridgeworth Local History Society organised its 14th Nostalgia Day, hosted by the Memorial Hall and featuring performances by Diverse Performing Arts and local singer Lisa Hammond. The event was also supported by Dorringtons, Central Coop Membership & Community Council and the Town Council. T...

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Oct 29, 2025

Mzuzu Coffee

You can support smallhoder coffee farmers in Malawi simply by choosing from the Our Malawi Partnership range of products in Central Co-op Stores.;

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