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We are pleased that students have returned for the Winter term with the continuation of on-line tutorials. Our tutors have been nothing short of amazing as they have adapted to a very different way of teaching by continuing to support students with improving their skills, and more importantly cre...
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As we have entered 2021 the Western Membership and Community Council(MCC) wanted to look back and reflect on some highlights of 2020, and how through a global pandemic we were still able to help support our members in our community. As we entered 2020 the Western MCC had lots of plans and event...
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"As Chair of the Western MCC I can say that 2020 was a year that did not turn out the way we expected it to. We had big plans that had to be cancelled. From January to March 2020 we continued with our normal plan. We attended events and planned for our big activities that usually take place in th...
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The Eastern MCC supported the Langley Bread group of widows in St Ives this week with supplies to enable the members to carry on baking through lockdown. The Mayor was present at the store to show support for the group.;
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MCC member, Joanna assisted with sorting a donation of food for schools as they break up for the holidays. it was great to support them and thank the students and teachers for all their support and how they have all managed during these difficult times.;
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MCC member Becci and Craig from Huthwaite Store/Garage have responded to the Shoe Box Appeal in Huthwaite to help people receive gifts over the Christmas period. The Committee provided vouchers so that some 'fun' items could also go into the boxes along with some essential items.;
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The Northern Membership & Community Council agreed to support a donation of hygiene products for the Upbeat Community in Derby. The care packages were delivered to refugees in Derby. This also resulted in more people signing up for the English lessons, which was a fantastic way to get people mo...
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Many thanks to our colleagues at Terry Smiths and the Ripley Store for the amount of toys collected for the Society's Toy Appeal. All the toys will be sent to Santa in order that they can be sorted for children in hospitals over the Christmas period.;
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It is very exciting to be back trading in Eastwood. A converted store at Hilltop has re-opened as a Central England Co-operative store. Our dancing members came along to support the store. They have missed their Dance Group as they had to close in March due to the virus, but it was lovely to s...
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Our painters in Chesterfield have had to put their brushes away until the New Year. Due to the restrictions the painters who meet at St. Thomas Church have had to stop meeting until it is safe to do so. The Painting Group has been going for many years helping members to meet, chat and paint. I...
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A recycling project has proved a hit for a community group in Derby. The Society has just refurbished its Lichfield store and all the old racking and contents of the old cafe have all been recycled to support a project in Derby. The Derby Food 4 Thought project are converting an area into a com...
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During covid the students either in Halls of residents or living in private residential homes have had a difficult time isolating and not being able to interact in their local community. It was agreed to support the students with some products to help them and included was some baking products t...
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