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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.

Jun 25, 2020

Celebrating Co-op Fortnight – 22nd June -5th July 2020

A story of co-operation through these uncertain times to mark Co-op Fortnight. When Hilary Allen, Chair of the Southern MCC, is not busy supporting the Membership & Community Council or supporting the Society working in store during the pandemic, she turns her attention to supporting the Glenfie...

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Jun 22, 2020

The Show Must Go On

This week Karen Bevan, Member & Community Relations Officer caught up with Adam Jones, Secretary for the Ratae Co-operative Players and here is what he had to say:- “John Shaw has written a really good script for our next play “Dick Whittington and his Cat” and we all enjoyed reading it on Zoom...

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Jun 12, 2020

Dreaming of the Beach

The latest project for our Lutterworth Watercolour Artists’ Co-operative was interpretations of “Beach Scenes” with over 30 contributions received from 20 members. This is a terrific effort by the members and we wanted to share with you some of the paintings which clearly show what a talented gr...

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Jun 08, 2020

Peonie elegance step by step

Our Floristry tutor, Sharon McKinder, is continuing to keep her students busy. Last week, Sharon set the task for creating arrangements using Peonies, supported with a step-by-step guide. Sharon and her students are really missing their classes and she said this has been a great way to stay in t...

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May 29, 2020

Calligraphy group honing skills at home

Su Goodman, our Calligraphy tutor is continuing to keep her students busy with setting weekly homework for anyone who wants to take part and asking students to share their work with her. She is also on hand to offer advice and support to keep her students motivated and practicing their skills. S...

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May 29, 2020

Watercolour group keep busy in lockdown

This month – Lutterworth Watercolour Artists’ Co-operative were set the challenge around the theme of 'gates' and we have been blown away by the talent, humour and skill. It is has been a great way for members of the group to keep in touch, practice their skills, and immerse themselves in a favo...

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May 05, 2020

Floristry Lessons Continue Digitally

Our Floristry Tutor, Sharon McKinder, has been keeping her students creative by sharing step to step guides on how to make beautiful creations using seasonal flowers found in gardens. The students are really grateful to Sharon for continuing to help them learn new skills and the support and enco...

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