Meet new friends and learn new skills at special classes supported by Co-op
Posted by rob smyth | Published: 19/10/2017
Members of Central England Co-operative in Leicestershire are being urged to learn a new skill by taking part in a wide range of special classes.
Society members can enjoy everything from learning how to take photos and all about wine to singing in a choir and keeping fit.
These events form part of Central England Co-op’s on-going efforts to give back to members and their communities.
Tanya Noon, Membership and Community Relations Officer for the area, said: “The community projects Central England Co-op invests in help give people more confidence, better fitness and new skills.
“In Leicestershire, we have a wide range of activities that offer something for everyone to enjoy.
“The choices range from calligraphy and keep fit to cake tops and sugar craft and camera clubs – a wide variety of skills.
“We also offer something for people who are not looking to learn a new skill, but just want to meet new people such as our popular friendship and networking groups.”
The only requirement to attend one of these classes or groups is that the person is member of Central England Co-operative.
Becoming a member of Central England Co-operative offers a whole host of benefits ranging from collecting points every time you spend in store to earn a share of the profits, access to members activities and community initiatives including the Community Dividend Fund, which hands out grants of up to £5,000 to charities and good causes across the Society’s trading estate.
Find out how to become a Central England Co-operative member or more about individual events by calling 0800 0501 601, emailing members@centralengland.coop or visiting https://www.members.coop
Notes to editors
About Central England Co-operative
Central England Co-operative is one of the largest independent retail co-operative societies in the UK. It is a modern, forward-looking organisation employing over 8,000 staff, with gross sales of £927 million in 2016/17. The Society’s principal areas of activity are food, funeral services, and property investment. Central England Co-operative has over 400 trading outlets across 16 counties including; West Midlands, Warwickshire, Worcestershire, Staffordshire, Derbyshire, Leicestershire, Rutland, Nottinghamshire, Northamptonshire, Lincolnshire, West Yorkshire, South Yorkshire, Suffolk, Norfolk, Bedfordshire and Cambridgeshire. The Society has an ambitious food store development programme for 2017.
Central England Co-operative is proud of its reputation for ethical business practices and corporate responsibility. It is a member of Business in the Community, the membership organisation that stands for responsible business, and has also won many business awards for excellence. The Society supports a number of charities including Dementia UK and invests a percentage of its trading profit into local communities.
Becoming a member of Central England Co-operative offers a whole host of benefits ranging from collecting points every time you spend in store to earn a share of the profits, access to members activities and community initiatives including the Community Dividend Fund, which hands out grants of up to £5,000 to charities and good causes across the Society’s trading estate.
Find out how to become a Central England Co-operative member by calling 0800 0501 601, emailing members@centralengland.coop or visiting https://www.members.coop
For more information visit www.centralengland.coop, follow Central England Co-operative on Twitter: @mycoopfood, and on Facebook: facebook.com/centralenglandcooperative
Rob Smyth / Heather Clapton at Central England Co-operative on 01543 414140
Email –publicrelations@centralengland.coop