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Southern Articles

Our Membership and Community Relations Officer, Karen and her team, have been supporting communities in Leicestershire, Northamptonshire and North Warwickshire.

Apr 21, 2021

Lutterworth Watercolour Artists' Co-operative

The latest project and challenge for our Lutterworth Artists' was based on "Skies" and 28 paintings were submitted.  We are optimistic that their final project "Scapes" (Land and Sea), which ends on Sunday 16th May 2020, will be their last on-line.  If it all goes to plan and the Government Roadm...

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Apr 13, 2021

Recycle Your Bicycle/Bike Doctor Event at Whetstone Store

Our first event of the year took place at our Whetstone Store in Leicester and we were delighted that we were able to organise this event with all the social distancing measures in place.  We pitched up outside of the store, and also took the opportunity for members and customers to have a chance...

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Mar 12, 2021

Double Celebration for International Women's Day

The Southern Membership & Community Council held an online International Women's Day event on Monday, 8 March 2021 for both members and colleagues. This year's theme was "Choose to Challenge" and we were delighted that our CEO Debbie Robinson, President Jane Avery and Vice-President Elaine Dean w...

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Mar 05, 2021

Fairtrade Fortnight - 22nd February - 7th March 2021

Usually, during Fairtrade Fortnight, we are in schools most days delivering our Fairtrade assemblies or workshops.  This year has been a little different but we have still managed to educate over 250 children in the region about Fairtrade and what's behind the label.  This was via on-line worksho...

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Mar 01, 2021

Hygiene Bank Boost at Market Harborough Store

Members and customers who shop at our Market Harborough Store have been very generous in supporting the Hygiene Bank, since we launched it in store last year.  Here is what Judy, Co-ordinator for the Hygiene Bank, had to say:- "Today I spent £150 of your very generous donation from the Community...

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