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Membership Matters Blog

Hear from our Membership Community team about all the great things going on in your area.


Jun 09, 2023

Healthy Choices arrives at School in Stafford

This week saw us visit Veritas Primary Academy in Stafford to deliver Healthy Choices Workshops and our 'Savvy Shopping' Lunchbox Challenge to the whole school over 3 days. During our time at school we held a fruit tasting session with children from the nursery. The children tried a variety of f...

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Jun 08, 2023

Pride stories '23

I’m proud that Central Co-op supports PRIDE and PRIDE month and am really excited we can use this time to help educate and celebrate with all members, customers and colleagues.;

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Jun 08, 2023

Oliver with a twist..............

For the very first time, we have organised an evening of entertainment in our recently opened Insomnia Café in Blaby, Leicester. The talented local Whetstone Drama Group, who are supported with a grant from the Southern Membership & Community Council, are presenting a Murder Mystery evening, wit...

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Jun 07, 2023

Pride stories 2023

Pride means that whilst I’m accepted all year round it’s a time where people stand together in solidarity either being an ally with the community or a member themselves. ;

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Jun 05, 2023

PRIDE Stories

. . . the more we learn to accept each other for who we are, the better the world will be.;

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Jun 01, 2023

It’s PRIDE MONTH

. . . it’s about giving the community a platform to make their voices heard.;

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Jun 01, 2023

Central Co-op beaming with Pride in Birmingham

As today marks the start of PRIDE month, on Saturday Colleagues and members came together in Birmingham to celebrate PRIDE. The event was attended by colleagues from all areas of our business including elected members of the Membership and Community Council. We all met at Centenary Square in Bir...

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May 30, 2023

Ratby Co-op Band Night at the Proms - Sunday 18th June 2023

Join our award winning Ratby Co-op Band for a Night at the Proms on Saturday 18th June 2023 at 630pm at Kirby Muxloe Village Hall in Leicester. With tickets costing just £10, the evening guarantees a night to remember, with some popular tunes to suit everyone's taste.;

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May 26, 2023

Cycling Safely and Securely

Blog by Joanna West, Membership & Community Council Heatherton Village store welcomed the Northern Membership & Community Council on a beautiful blue sky day today, as Phil, Rob and Joanna talked about the benefits of membership and LifeCycle fixed a good number of bikes ahead of half term and B...

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May 25, 2023

Glenfield Ladies Co-operative Choir Summer Concert

The Glenfield Ladies Co-operative Choir and St Anne's PCC will be holding their Summer Concert on Saturday 24th June 2023 at 7pm The venue is The Hall at St. Anne’s, Letchworth Road, Western Park, Leicester LE3 6FH Tickets are £8.50 per person and this includes refreshments. Tickets available ...

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May 25, 2023

Celebrating 50 years of membership

Blog written by Elaine Dean, Director. On 10th May 100 Co-op members from the Derby area arrived at the Rolls Royce Club for a special and historic event. This is the annual Senior Members' Gathering which rewards those with 50 or more years of membership with a 'sumptuous repast and concert' an...

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May 23, 2023

Free Bike Maintenance - Whetstone Store

Join us for FREE bike maintenance on Wednesday 31st May 2023 (half term) at our Dog and Gun Lane Whetstone Store. We will be there from 11am until 2pm so it is a great chance to take advantage of this free offer and ensure that you and your families bicycles are still safe to ride. In addition,...

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