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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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April’s meeting of the Central Co-op Gardening Group hosted an excellent talk by Jake Williams, Conservation Manager, of The Birmingham and Black Country Wildlife Trust (BBCWT). Jake told us of BBCWT’s projects which focus on huge landscape scale conservation such as restoring heathland, removin...
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During our "Get to know your Coop" event in March we collated a survey & all participants were entered into a draw to win a hamper, thanks to our Eastern MCC. 33 people completed & Jane Jenners from St.Ives Town Council & I are now working through them to organise some events & educational worksh...
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As a co-operative rooted in care and community, we know that real change starts with looking after each other. That’s why We’ve Got You was designed by colleagues, for colleagues.;
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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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