Principle Six and Co-operatives London are organising an event on co-operative democracy on 8 February. Oxford House, Derbyshire Street, Bethnal Green E2 6HG Saturday, 8 February 2014 from 13:00 to 16:30 The crisis at the Co-operative Bank and Co-operative Group is a wake-up call for the traditional co-operative movement and its supporters. Rather than raking over the coals, … [Read more...]
Greenwich CDA event – co-op models for financial sustainability & thriving communities
Greenwich CDA are organising an event 'Exploring co-op models for financial sustainability & thriving communities', supported by Co-operatives London. Thursday, 13 February 2014 from 10:00 to 16:30 Greenwich, United Kingdom | Greenwich Digital Enterprise Centre There will be the chance to hear from co-operatives to inspire and demonstrate how these models work here and … [Read more...]
EVENT: Old Forms, New Strategies: Trade Unions, Co-operatives and the Commons
Five years after the beginning of the current crisis, there are good reasons for trade unions and the co-operative movement to collaborate. But are they too entrenched in tradition and ideology to come up with effective strategies for these times? Co-operatives London are sponsoring STIR Magazine's free event on Wednesday 4 December at 7pm, at Oxford House … [Read more...]
London Co-operative Movement Year-end Celebration
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...]