Join us for a celebration of the last year's activity across London's co-operative movement. Tuesday 10 December 2013 near Aldgate East Underground Station / Whitechapel Gallery 5 – 7 pm social in a great community pub. 7 pm Turkish Restaurant in our own room for around 60 co-operators on the first floor – sorry there is no lift. 9.30 pm approximately – return to the pub … [Read more...]
Worker Co-operatives Social this Friday
The Worker Co-operative Council and Calverts communication design and printing co-op invite worker co-operators from London, friends and supporters, to join them at London's newest vegan worker co-op cafe this Friday. Friday, October 18, 2013 from 7pm to 9pm Black Cat Cafe, 76 Clarence Road, Hackney E5 8HB Black Cat's excellent food will be provided. They have a good range … [Read more...]
London Co-ops Summer Party
Tower Hamlets CDA have organised a summer celebration for the London co-operative network. It'll be on Tuesday 23rd July from 6pm at Indobar at 133 Whitechapel Road, E1 1DT. Indobar is midway between Whitechapel and Aldgate East tube stations, and on bus routes 25, 205 and 254. View Larger Map … [Read more...]
Make Your Local News Work
A series of events to promote co-operative ownership of local media kicks off in London on June 3rd. The series, organised by Co-operatives UK and the Carnegie UK Trust will showcase alternative stories of community-owned media in rude health, challenging the pervasive (and erroneous) idea that local papers are yesterday's news. The meeting is aimed at journalists, activists … [Read more...]
Free event for people interested in starting a co-op in London
Olmec are holding a free event for people interested in co-operatives and other social enterprises on 11 June in Lambeth. It's targeted at people aged 18-30 who are from a migrant or minority ethnic background, or whose co-op or social enterprise will benefit migrant or minority ethnic communities. Workshops include a "Principle 6" co-operative networking session. More info … [Read more...]
Free Finance Training for Co-ops in London
Looking to grow your business? Co-ops London member OLMEC are offering free training to social enterprises and co-ops on understanding their investment needs and what their options are to meet them. The training is on Tuesday May 14th in East London - details and info on registering can be found on Olmec's website. … [Read more...]