Co-op Connect
Welcome to Co-op Connect! Join Rachel, the Member Engagement Activator each week as we dive into local issues, chat with community leaders, and explore how your Co-op is making a difference in Dorset, Bournemouth, Poole, and Christchurch. Tune in for inspiring stories, updates, and ways to get involved. Let’s connect and make an impact together!
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Episodes
Friday Nov 29, 2024
Friday Nov 29, 2024
In this special Co-op Connect episode, we celebrate the impact of the Co-op Local Community Fund (LCF) & the difference members make by scanning their cards and choosing causes. Hear from LCF recipients Chatterboxes Youth Group & Ripple Workshop as they share how funding has empowered their work.
Sunday Sep 08, 2024
Sunday Sep 08, 2024
In this episode, I chat with John from the Wimborne and Colehill Fairtrade Group about all things Fairtrade—did you know even your phone can be Fairtrade? John explains how Fairtrade practices extend to the sourcing of precious metals used in phones, showing how ethical choices can be made in so many areas of our lives.
Monday Sep 02, 2024
Monday Sep 02, 2024
In our debut episode of Co-op Connect, we’re excited to welcome Ward Councillor Craig as our first guest. Craig shares valuable insights into the current local issues and priorities in the Beaminster area. From community challenges to future plans, he offers a detailed look at what's happening in the ward and how residents can get involved. Tune in to hear Craig’s perspectives and find out how your Co-op is working alongside local efforts to make a difference in your community.