SEPTEMBER 2018
The September edition of Co-op News looks at how co-ops cab maintain co-operative values and principles while operating in competitive markets and how this can be a challenge for large co-ops. We examine current research into what influences a co-op’s take on the traditional values of self-help, self-responsibility, democracy, equality, equity and solidarity.
The September edition of Co-op News looks at how co-ops cab maintain co-operative values and principles while operating in competitive markets and how this can be a challenge for large co-ops. We examine current research into what influences a co-op’s take on the traditional values of self-help, self-responsibility, democracy, equality, equity and solidarity.
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DIARY<br />
FROM LEFT: Steve Reed MP speaks at<br />
the CCIN Conference on 4 Oct; The Co-op<br />
Group visits24 towns and cities across<br />
the UK from Sep-Nov; and the theme for<br />
International Credit Union Day <strong>2018</strong> is<br />
‘Find Your Platinum Lining’<br />
5 Sep: Joint Regional Co-op Council<br />
meeting<br />
Hosted by Co-ops East Midlands with<br />
Co-ops East, Co-ops West and<br />
stakeholders, this event takes place<br />
at the Central England Co-op Ambient<br />
Distribution Centre, Leicester, to explore<br />
innovative ways to promote the<br />
co-operative sector regionally.<br />
WHERE: Leicester<br />
INFO: cooperatives-em.coop/events<br />
Sep-Nov Join In Live<br />
This autumn the Co-op Group visits<br />
24 towns and cities across the UK so<br />
people can find out more about what<br />
it is doing in their local community.<br />
WHERE: UK-wide<br />
INFO: co-operative.coop/JoinInLive<br />
27 Sep: Social Business Wales<br />
Conference <strong>2018</strong><br />
A free annual conference to support<br />
local businesses with aspirations to<br />
grow and be more sustainable. Speakers<br />
include Dai Powell (HCT Group), Guy<br />
Singh-Watson (founder, Riverford Organic<br />
Farmers) and Ken Skates (economy<br />
secretary for Wales).<br />
WHERE: City Hall, Cardiff<br />
INFO: wales.coop/sbwc<strong>2018</strong><br />
4 Oct: Co-operative Councils’ Innovation<br />
Network Annual Conference<br />
A chance to hear how co-operative<br />
councils from across the country are<br />
working with local people to build<br />
strong and resilient neighbourhoods.<br />
Including a keynote from Steve Reed,<br />
MP – honorary president of the CCIN<br />
and shadow minister (digital, culture,<br />
media and sport).<br />
WHERE: Croydon<br />
INFO: ccin<strong>2018</strong>.eventbrite.co.uk<br />
12-14 Oct: Co-operative Party Conference<br />
A weekend of inspiring stories, practical<br />
ideas and skills you can use to begin<br />
transforming your communities,<br />
unleashing the power of ideas to build a<br />
fairer, stronger Britain.<br />
WHERE: Mercure Bristol Grand Hotel<br />
INFO: s.coop/cooppartyconf18<br />
18 Oct: International Credit Union Day<br />
The day is recognised to reflect upon<br />
the credit union movement’s history,<br />
promote its achievements, recognise<br />
the hard work and share member<br />
experiences. The <strong>2018</strong> theme is ‘Find<br />
Your Platinum Lining’.<br />
INFO: woccu.org/events_and_<br />
engagement/icuday<br />
25 -28 Oct: Social Cooperative<br />
International School<br />
#SCIS<strong>2018</strong> consists of three thematic<br />
sessions and one international seminar.<br />
Each thematic session consists of a<br />
theoretic introduction on the topic,<br />
the presentation of best practices and<br />
a workshop to deepen the participants’<br />
knowledge on different aspects of<br />
social co-operative and social<br />
enterprise activities.<br />
WHERE: Hotel Royal Continental, Naples<br />
INFO: s.coop/2ai3t<br />
2-4 Nov: NASCO’s 50th Anniversary<br />
Education and Training Institute<br />
Over 400 participants will converge on<br />
Ann Arbor, Michigan, to share ideas,<br />
learn new skills, and look at issues<br />
affecting the global co-op movement.<br />
WHERE: Ann Arbor, Michigan<br />
INFO: s.coop/asco50th<br />
7-8 Nov: Locality Convention<br />
Join hundreds of inspiring members,<br />
partners and people working in the<br />
community, voluntary and social<br />
enterprise sectors to unlock the power<br />
of community.<br />
WHERE: Bristol Marriott City Centre<br />
INFO: locality.org.uk/events/convention/<br />
22 Nov: Co-operatives UK<br />
Practitioners Forum<br />
The Practitioners Forum offers<br />
professional training for people operating<br />
in key roles in co-operative businesses<br />
large and small. This one-day event,<br />
organised by Co-operatives UK, is made<br />
up of a series of specialist forums:<br />
communications; finance; governance;<br />
HR; and membership.<br />
WHERE: The Studio, Manchester<br />
INFO: s.coop/29xlr<br />
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