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DIY stores build a nationwide co-op

Mon, 19 Jul 2010 01:00:00 +0100

Mica is a co-operatively-owned chain of more than 60 independent hardware stores based in all parts of the country. Mica actually has its roots in South Africa where it is the country&r . . .

In pictures: Co-operatives Fortnight 2010 [update]

Thu, 01 Jul 2010 03:45:00 +0100

Over the Fortnight, Co-operative News will be documenting the event with a series of pictures from the many meetings, exhibitions and conferences happening in celebration of co-operative . . .

Ethical Group must lead the field — Hurrell

Tue, 29 Jun 2010 10:00:00 +0100

Replying to a question submitted by the Wales Region, Food Retail Managing Director Tim Hurrell explained that the ‘Good with Food’ advertising campaign had highlighted the b . . .

Members to spread the message over summer

Sun, 27 Jun 2010 10:00:00 +0100

In the South and West region, the Co-operative Membership was headline supporter of Exeter’s leading diversity festival, Exeter Respect, held in early June. The Respect fest . . .

Co-operatives Fortnight in full swing

Wed, 23 Jun 2010 11:30:00 +0100

Ed Mayo, Secretary General of Co-operatives UK, launched the Fortnight with a speech on how small changes can make a big difference. Tessa Jowell, Shadow Minister for the Cabinet . . .

Village co-operative a hit on the radio

Wed, 23 Jun 2010 11:15:00 +0100

In setting up their own shop, they have followed a path chosen by an increasing number of rural communities across the UK, many of whom are so empowered by their success that they’ . . .

Oxford bicycle co-op helps build up dreams

Wed, 23 Jun 2010 11:00:00 +0100

But it’s a challenge that a group of youngsters at the Oxford Cycle Workshop co-op have risen to and the bikes have been built and auctioned off with proceeds being used to help th . . .

Bond between neighbours is on the decline

Wed, 23 Jun 2010 10:45:00 +0100

The research, conducted online by YouGov last month, also revealed that 49 per cent of British people now know more about their favourite celebrity than they do about their neighbour. P . . .

Fairtrade champions World Cup wineries

Wed, 23 Jun 2010 10:15:00 +0100

The Fairtrade Foundation is encouraging football fans to switch their usual drink to Fairtrade to support farmers, workers and their communities in the country. Fairtrade certifie . . .

Watch the Co-operatives Fortnight video here

Wed, 16 Jun 2010 09:30:00 +0100

Starting this Saturday until July 3rd, the first Co-operatives Fortnight will see hundreds of events across the UK to promote the Movement. Dozens of figures from around the Movement, i . . .