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Northern Blog Articles | Central England Co-operative Membership

Northern Articles

Our Membership and Community Relations Officer, Tanya and her team, have been supporting communities in Derbyshire, Nottinghamshire and South / West Yorkshire.

Jul 04, 2019

Member Groups playing their part

As we come to the close of Co-operative Fortnight, it has been an exciting two weeks with our Member Groups playing their part to celebrate the benefits of being a member of Central England Co-operative. Our groups, from Tai Chi in Ilkeston, the Afternoon Group and Painting Group in Chesterfield,...

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Jul 04, 2019

Co-op Poem launched for Co-operatives Fortnight

Co-operatives East Midlands launched its Co-operative Poem to celebrate Co-operative Fortnight.  Members were asked to send in lines of poetry about the past, present and future of co-operatives.  This was to produce a short video to be used to promote co-operatives so that people could gain a gr...

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Jul 04, 2019

Yorkshire to Llandudno

Members from our New Mill and Shepley areas took advantage of an educational visit to Llandudno. Tom Robson, Chair of the Yorkshire MCCs, along with other Council members, Claire and Will accompanied the members on a beautiful day. Educational visits in the area are run three times a year and mem...

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Jul 04, 2019

Card making by our Craft Group

The Craft Group is a member group who normally meet at St. Peter's Church in Derby but during Co-operatives Fortnight both Mary and Dorothy shared their skills with customers at the Littleover Co-op. They showcased their work and achievements that members had produced over the years. What a great...

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Jul 04, 2019

A loud performance by Valley Beats

What a fantastic welcome to customers at the Co-operative Store in Dodworth. Members of Valley Beats arrived to give a loud performance and showcase their enthusiasm for Samba drumming.  The Membership & Community Council has given support for the group. Katie Mallard has been inspirational at gr...

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Jul 04, 2019

Fancy making a bird box?

Membership & Community Council member, Shirley Bly, trying her hand at making a bird box at the New Mill Co-op store.  Simon Hirst from River Holme Connections spoke to customers and members about their work and the importance of protecting the environment.  Bird box making and wildflower activit...

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Jul 04, 2019

Pledges about making a difference

MCC member Alison popped down to the Littleover store to support Jenny and Maureen from Spiral Arts to celebrate Co-operatives Fortnight. It was a great opportunity to showcase the community groups we work with. The Membership & Community Council has supported Spiral Arts over the years includin...

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Jul 04, 2019

New artists in Willington

Members and shoppers assisted in a community painting project over a four day period at our Willington food store.  The Willington Arts Committee has designed four sections to be completed each day which will make a portrait of Willington.  The Membership & Community Council has supported Willing...

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