BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//Co-operative Party - ECPv6.11.2.1//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH X-WR-CALNAME:Co-operative Party X-ORIGINAL-URL:https://party.coop X-WR-CALDESC:Events for Co-operative Party REFRESH-INTERVAL;VALUE=DURATION:PT1H X-Robots-Tag:noindex X-PUBLISHED-TTL:PT1H BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:Europe/London BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:+0000 TZOFFSETTO:+0100 TZNAME:BST DTSTART:20250330T010000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:+0100 TZOFFSETTO:+0000 TZNAME:GMT DTSTART:20251026T010000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:+0000 TZOFFSETTO:+0100 TZNAME:BST DTSTART:20260329T010000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:+0100 TZOFFSETTO:+0000 TZNAME:GMT DTSTART:20261025T010000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260429T180000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260429T190000 DTSTAMP:20260509T022137 CREATED:20260423T135806Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260423T140128Z UID:74137-1777485600-1777489200@party.coop SUMMARY:Member briefing - Building Resilience: the case for co-operative agriculture DESCRIPTION:Member briefing: BUILDING RESILIENCE – the case for co-operative agriculture\n\nAs the Government works toward its commitment to double the size of the co-operative economy\, agricultural co-operation stands out as one of the most powerful and underused opportunities for change.  The Co-operative Party’s report ‘Building Resilience: the case for co-operative agriculture’ argues that agricultural co-operatives offer a practical and potentially transformational response to the UK’s dependence on complex supply chains heavily reliant on imports from abroad.\nThe report calls for a modern institutional model capable of redistributing power though our food system. By enabling farmers to pool resources\, share risk\, and invest collectively\, co-operatives reduce exposure to volatile input markets and strengthen bargaining power across the supply chain. They create the conditions for shorter\, more resilient supply networks\, and for greater retention of value within rural economies. With more than 500 agricultural co-operatives and almost 236\,000 members already active across the UK\, co-operation in the sector is far from new. But the bigger opportunity lies in what comes next: how co-operatives can scale their impact to help farmers respond to rising pressure from price volatility\, climate disruption\, and uncertain investment conditions. \nThis is a practical and proven way to build resilience\, productivity\, and sustainability across the agri-food system as well as how it can help deliver key national priorities set out in the UK Food Strategy\, the Farming Profitability Review\, and the Land Use Framework. \nMembers are invited to join this online-only Zoom event to hear more about the report and the Party’s case for expanding the sector. \nWith Policy Officer\, Dan Monaghan. URL:https://party.coop/event/co-op-cons-2026-agri LOCATION:Online only ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://party.coop/wp-content/blogs.dir/5/files/2026/04/Co-op-conversations-v2-1.png ORGANIZER;CN="Co-op Party Events":MAILTO:events@party.coop END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260428T183000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260428T193000 DTSTAMP:20260509T022137 CREATED:20260422T145802Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260422T154222Z UID:74128-1777401000-1777404600@party.coop SUMMARY:How can we support our music venues? DESCRIPTION:How can we best support our Grassroots Music Venues? They’re where the best bands in the world learned their trade\, where we first met some of our closest friends\, and where cherished memories are made\, but they’re under increasing threat. \nWe’re delighted to host a Zoom with Music Venue Properties\, a charitable community benefit society with over 2500 members\, that is securing the future of UK Grassroots Music Venues by purchasing their freeholds and placing them into community ownership\, taking them out of volatile commercial markets. \nThey have an amazing track record of protecting and supporting venues across the UK. \nIf you’re interested in learning how best to support our music venues\, this zoom is for you. \nClick here to register.  URL:https://party.coop/event/how-can-we-support-our-music-venues/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260427T183000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260427T193000 DTSTAMP:20260509T022137 CREATED:20260415T114424Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260421T142518Z UID:74086-1777314600-1777318200@party.coop SUMMARY:Dialogue Zoom in support of Lincoln's co-operators DESCRIPTION:Join Baggy Shanker MP on Monday 27th for a Dialogue Zoom in support of Lincoln’s co-operators. It’s an opportunity for those in the East Midlands to hear from one of their MPs and support their colleagues in Lincoln. The session will start promptly at 6.30pm and runs for an hour. \nTo participate you will need to be Labour Party members\, have the ability to log into Dialogue\, and a phone (mobile or landline). \nClick here to register. URL:https://party.coop/event/dialogue-zoom-in-support-of-lincolns-co-operators/ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://party.coop/wp-content/blogs.dir/5/files/2024/05/Campaigning-scaled.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260420T190000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260420T200000 DTSTAMP:20260509T022137 CREATED:20260415T100701Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260415T134614Z UID:74083-1776711600-1776715200@party.coop SUMMARY:Co-op Conversations: Wales - Highlights from the Welsh Labour manifesto DESCRIPTION:Members across Wales are invited to an exclusive online ministerial briefing with Huw Irranca-Davies MS\, Deputy First Minister of Wales. Join us for a first-hand look at the bold ideas and priorities that have shaped Welsh Labour’s manifesto ahead of the May Senedd elections. \nThis is your opportunity to hear directly from government\, gain fresh insight into the direction of Wales\, and be part of the conversation about the future we’re building together. URL:https://party.coop/event/walesco-opparty-labmanifesto LOCATION:Online only ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://party.coop/wp-content/blogs.dir/5/files/2025/11/WalesCard.png ORGANIZER;CN="Co-op Party Events":MAILTO:events@party.coop END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260408T170000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260408T190000 DTSTAMP:20260509T022137 CREATED:20260402T085746Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260402T090031Z UID:73992-1775667600-1775674800@party.coop SUMMARY:Eastern Region - Ipswich - Campaign Day Wednesday 8th April 5-7pm DESCRIPTION:Join us in Ipswich for East Region Cooperative Campaign Day.\nWe’ll be supporting Co-operative colleagues and candidates as they face an important set of local elections this May. \nLocal Labour and Cooperative MP Jack Abbott will also be out with us. \nSo please come along! Cooperative boards\, stickers available on the day. \n\n\n\nWednesday 8th April 2:00pm – 4:00pm\n\n\n\n\n\nMeet at: Regent Car Park\, Cobden Place\, Ipswich\, UK\nMeet at Car park in Cobden Place\n\n\n\n\n\n\nWednesday 8th April 5:00pm – 7:00pm\n\n\n\n\n\nMeet at: Regent Car Park\, Cobden Place\, Ipswich\, UK\nMeet at Car park in Cobden Place\n\n\n\nRSVP here!!\n\nClick on link for each session!!\n\n2:00pm -4:00pm \n\n5:00pm -7:00pm  URL:https://party.coop/event/eastern-region-ipswich-campaign-day-wednesday-8th-april-5-7pm/ LOCATION:Regent Car Park\, Cobden Place\, Ipswich\, Regent Car Park\, Ipswich\, United Kingdom ORGANIZER;CN="Mel Dawkins":MAILTO:m.dawkins@party.coop END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260408T140000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260408T160000 DTSTAMP:20260509T022137 CREATED:20260402T084315Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260402T084315Z UID:73984-1775656800-1775664000@party.coop SUMMARY:Eastern Region - Ipswich - Campaign Day Wednesday 8th April 2-4pm DESCRIPTION:Join us in Ipswich for East Region Cooperative Campaign Day.\nWe’ll be supporting Co-operative colleagues and candidates as they face an important set of local elections this May. \nLocal Labour and Cooperative MP Jack Abbott will also be out with us. \nSo please come along! Cooperative boards\, stickers available on the day. \n\n\n\nWednesday 8th April 2:00pm – 4:00pm\n\n\n\n\n\nMeet at: Regent Car Park\, Cobden Place\, Ipswich\, UK\nMeet at Car park in Cobden Place\n\n\n\n\n\n\nWednesday 8th April 5:00pm – 7:00pm\n\n\n\n\n\nMeet at: Regent Car Park\, Cobden Place\, Ipswich\, UK\nMeet at Car park in Cobden Place\n\n\n\nRSVP here!!\n\nClick on link for each session!!\n\n2:00pm -4:00pm \n\n5:00pm -7:00pm \n\n\n\n  URL:https://party.coop/event/eastern-region-ipswich-campaign-day-wednesday-8th-april-2-4pm/ LOCATION:Regent Car Park\, Cobden Place\, Ipswich\, Regent Car Park\, Ipswich\, United Kingdom ORGANIZER;CN="Mel Dawkins":MAILTO:m.dawkins@party.coop END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260330T180000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260330T190000 DTSTAMP:20260509T022137 CREATED:20260324T104946Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260324T104946Z UID:73812-1774893600-1774897200@party.coop SUMMARY:Community Britain 'Yes in My Backyard' Housing report DESCRIPTION:Members are invited to attend this online event to hear more about the key themes of the Community Britain ‘Yes in Our Backyard’ report.\nThe report makes the case for community-led housing and highlights innovative ways communities across the UK are tackling the housing crisis by building homes\, retrofitting existing buildings and pioneering totally different routes to home ownership. \nJoin Noah Law MP; organisations featured in the report; and report coordinator Meg Griggs to learn more. URL:https://party.coop/event/co-op-live-2026-housing LOCATION:Online only ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://party.coop/wp-content/blogs.dir/5/files/2024/01/Policy.png ORGANIZER;CN="Co-op Party Events":MAILTO:events@party.coop END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260312T190000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260312T200000 DTSTAMP:20260509T022137 CREATED:20260310T162828Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260310T162828Z UID:73663-1773342000-1773345600@party.coop SUMMARY:Equalities: Ramadan 2026 DESCRIPTION:Co-op Party Live: Equalities\nRamadan 2026\nThursday\, 12 March at 7pm on Zoom\n\n\nCo-operative Party members of all faiths and none are invited to join with our Muslim members in this online event to celebrate Ramadan. \nThis is a good chance for members celebrating Ramadan and those interested to get together online and hear from a series of speakers as they speak on a personal basis about what Ramadan means to their families\, its importance\, the breaking of the fast and their approach to politics. \nWith contributions from:\nJoe Fortune – General Secretary of the Co-operative Party\nJames Asfa – Assistant Director of Citizens UK\nHajira Piranie – GMB and former Labour & Co-op Parliamentary candidate \nAll families are welcome to take part in this Zoom event from 7.00pm\, after Iftar. Sunset is anticipated at approximately 6.00pm. URL:https://party.coop/event/co-op-live-2026-ramadan LOCATION:Online only CATEGORIES:Network Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://party.coop/wp-content/blogs.dir/5/files/2024/01/Equalities.png ORGANIZER;CN="Co-op Party Events":MAILTO:events@party.coop END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260311T180000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260311T190000 DTSTAMP:20260509T022137 CREATED:20260224T140228Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260224T140326Z UID:73598-1773252000-1773255600@party.coop SUMMARY:Co-op Party Live - Policy: A Community ReInvestment Act DESCRIPTION:Co-op Party Live – Policy:\n\nIn January\, Labour & Co-operative MP Gareth Thomas introduced a 10 Minute Rule Bill on a Banks (Financial Exclusion and Access to Finance) Bill to parliament. The introduction of the new Bill – often called a British Community Reinvestment Act – would establish a requirement for major financial institutions to work with purpose-driven financial institutions\, such as credit unions and community development finance institutions (CDFIs)\, to expand lending to people who are financially excluded.\nFinancial exclusion is a major problem in the UK\, leaving many people unable to save and invest\, exposing them to financial insecurity\, lowering living standards and often entrenching poverty. Expanding lending to these underserved people and communities could enable people to begin saving\, invest for the future or provide for their families. It would considerably reduce the number of people dealing with loan sharks and other illegal lenders. \nIn addition\, a new British Community Reinvestment Act would increase lending to small businesses and co-operatives\, which are often underserved by high street banks. Ensuring effective lending on fair terms to these SMEs and co-operative could kickstart economic growth and help to growth job opportunities across the country. \n\nJoin Gareth Thomas MP to find out why this Bill will have a significant impact on supporting disadvantaged communities – empowering people and local businesses to save and invest in their future. \nThis will take the form of a facilitated discussion followed by a Q&A. \n\n  URL:https://party.coop/event/co-op-live-2026-cract LOCATION:Online only ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://party.coop/wp-content/blogs.dir/5/files/2024/01/Policy.png ORGANIZER;CN="Co-op Party Events":MAILTO:events@party.coop END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260225T183000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260225T193000 DTSTAMP:20260509T022137 CREATED:20260212T200616Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260212T200616Z UID:73537-1772044200-1772047800@party.coop SUMMARY:Co-op Party Live: Equalities - CEDAW DESCRIPTION:Co-op Party Live: Equalities – CEDAW\nUnited Nations Convention on the Elimination of Discrimination against Women\nWednesday 25 February at 6:30pm on Zoom\nIn 2026 the UK celebrates the 40th year of ratifying the CEDAW – United Nations Convention on the Elimination of Discrimination against Women. \nCEDAW is the bill of rights for women’s empowerment\, passed in 1979 at the UN and ratified by the UK government in the 1980s. It covers both public and private life and is covers a wide range of areas. To date\, it is the best source in international law of rights protection for women and girls. \nIn 2023\, Cardiff County Council passed a motion making Cardiff a City for CEDAW\, incorporating CEDAW obligations into all of its functions as a City. It is the only City for CEDAW in Europe – so far! The Welsh Government is progressing work to implement CEDAW into Welsh law (international law is not devolved to Welsh Government) and is involved in the reporting process at UK level. \nLed by Welsh co-operative women\, this event will explain more about what CEDAW is\, its importance and how you can get involved in securing rights at a local level. URL:https://party.coop/event/cedaw LOCATION:Online only CATEGORIES:Network Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://party.coop/wp-content/blogs.dir/5/files/2024/01/Equalities.png ORGANIZER;CN="Co-op Party Events":MAILTO:events@party.coop END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260215T100000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260215T160000 DTSTAMP:20260509T022137 CREATED:20260127T154503Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260127T154653Z UID:73401-1771149600-1771171200@party.coop SUMMARY:Yorkshire Regional Campaign Day - Building Community Britain DESCRIPTION:This year\, our regional Co-operative campaign day will be taking place in Sheffield.\nWe’ll be supporting Co-operative colleagues and candidates as they face an important set of local elections this May. Sheffield has a lot of great Co-operative councillors\, and we’re keen for them to keep their seats and hopefully add some new co-operators into the mix! \nThis Regional Campaign Day will look a little different to previous iterations. As part of our Community Britain campaign\, the day will include several sessions on how to challenge right-wing rhetoric on the doorstep and how to talk about Co-operative campaigns to constituents. \nSchedule for the day:\n10-11am: Arrival\, refreshments provided\, and our first training session on ‘Building Community Britain’.\n11-12.30: First Canvassing session with special guests\n12.30-1: Lunch (provided – please email any specific dietary requirements)\n1-1.45: Training session – What does the ‘and Co-operative‘ mean?\n2-3.30: Second canvassing session with special guest \nThe venue and canvassing session locations will be released to those who RSVP 24 hours before the start of the session. The venue is close to several public transport options and approx. 15 minutes from Sheffield station by public transport or car. \nWe would love to see as many Co-operators (and friends!) from across Yorkshire and the Humber represented at the campaign day.  Please RSVP if you are able to make it! \n  \n\n\n \n \n Yorkshire Campaign Day February 2026\n \n Name\n \n \n \n First\n \n \n \n \n Last\n \n \n Email\n \n Which sessions will you be attending*\n \n I will attend for the the whole day\n \n \n I will attend Training Session 1: Building Community Britain\n \n \n I will attend the first canvassing session\n \n \n I will attend Training Session 2: The Case for Co-operation\n \n \n I will attend the second canvassing session\n Transport\n \n I would like to request a lift\n \n \n I can offer a lift to another member\n If you ticked either of the above let us know where you're traveling from. URL:https://party.coop/event/yorkshire-regional-campaign-day-building-community-britain/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260214T100000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260214T140000 DTSTAMP:20260509T022137 CREATED:20260117T141126Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260211T145937Z UID:73345-1771063200-1771077600@party.coop SUMMARY:Leicester Campaign Day DESCRIPTION:Leicester Co-op Campaign Day\nIn the run up to polling day\, we need to do our part to reach as many voters as we can so we can help get fantastic co-operators elected in every community. So join us for a Co-op Party campaign day in Leicester on Saturday 14th February. \n\n\n\nMeet: Saturday 14th February 10:30am – 12:00pm at St Philip’s Church\, Evington Road\, Leicester\, UK \n\n\n\n  URL:https://party.coop/event/leicestercampaignday CATEGORIES:Campaigning ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://party.coop/wp-content/blogs.dir/5/files/2024/05/Campaigning-scaled.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="James Butler":MAILTO:j.butler@party.coop END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260214 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260217 DTSTAMP:20260509T022137 CREATED:20260209T154655Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260209T154655Z UID:73516-1771038000-1771210799@party.coop SUMMARY:Newcastle Co-op Campaign Weekend DESCRIPTION:Newcastle Co-op Campaign Weekend\nIn 2026 local elections are taking place across the UK and Co-operation is on the ballot!\nIn the run up to polling day\, we need to do our part to reach as many voters as we can so we can help get fantastic co-operators elected in every community. So join us for a Co-op Party campaign weekend in Newcastle upon Tyne! \nOn Saturday 14th February we will be doing a ‘Three Seat Challenge’ in key target seats where Co-operators are standing. \n\n10:30-12:00 Arthurs Hill\n12:00-13:00 Lunch (not provided)\n13:30-15:00 Newbiggin Hall and Callerton\n15:30 – 17:00 Lemington\n\nWe will also be holding a session in Heaton on Sunday 15th February. \n\n 11:00 – 12:30 Heaton\n\nLet us know you’re coming and we’ll send you the full details!\n\n \n Name\n \n \n \n First\n \n \n \n \n Last\n \n \n Email\n \n Which sessions will you be attending*\n \n Select All\n \n \n Saturday - 10:30 - Arthurs Hill\n \n \n Saturday - 13:30 - Newbiggin Hall and Callerton\n \n \n Saturday - 15:30 - Lemington (door knocking)\n \n \n Saturday - 15:30 - Lemington (leafleting)\n \n \n Sunday - 11:00 - Heaton\n Transport\n \n I would like to request a lift\n \n \n I can offer a lift to another member\n If you ticked either of the above let us know where you're traveling from. URL:https://party.coop/event/newcastle-february-2026/ CATEGORIES:Campaigning ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://party.coop/wp-content/blogs.dir/5/files/2023/06/IMG-20230415-WA0007.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Stephen Barry-Stanners":MAILTO:s.stanners@party.coop END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260212T183000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260212T191500 DTSTAMP:20260509T022137 CREATED:20251217T151828Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260209T105822Z UID:73156-1770921000-1770923700@party.coop SUMMARY:Spotlight on Derby DESCRIPTION:Co-op Party Live – Spotlight on Derby:\n\nJoin us for a special zoom with Baggy Shanker MP\, Catherine Atkinson MP\, Jonathan Davies MP and Cllr Nadine Peatfield.\nThe focus of the meeting is on their work to make Derby an even better place to live and work in – fair funding\, rebuilding the local economy\, improving high streets\, tackling crime\, enhancing skills\, supporting families and regenerating the city. URL:https://party.coop/event/co-op-live-2026-empower-coms LOCATION:Online only ORGANIZER;CN="Co-op Party Events":MAILTO:events@party.coop END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260211T180000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260211T190000 DTSTAMP:20260509T022137 CREATED:20260211T135017Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260211T135017Z UID:73324-1770832800-1770836400@party.coop SUMMARY:Co-op Party Live - Policy: Local Power Plan DESCRIPTION:Co-op Party Live – Policy:\n\nFor decades\, Co-op Party members have argued that communities should have the power to generate and own their own energy. That’s why the Co-operative Party worked with communities\, the community energy sector and government to turn that idea into a serious national policy. What began with a handful of pioneering communities taking control of their own energy is now being recognised as a central part of Britain’s energy future.\nYesterday\, the government announced the biggest investment in community energy in our country’s history. £1bn of public investment in energy projects owned by communities represents a radical shift in energy ownership\, and it’s needed now more than ever. Now\, the work begins to make sure this investment delivers for communities. To kick off that work\, join Joe Fortune\, Co-operative Party General Secretary\, for a special online members’ briefing at 6pm reacting to this announcement\, explaining more about the Local Power Plan\, and talking about how you and your community can get involved. URL:https://party.coop/event/co-op-live-2026-lpp LOCATION:Online only ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://party.coop/wp-content/blogs.dir/5/files/2024/01/Policy.png ORGANIZER;CN="Co-op Party Events":MAILTO:events@party.coop END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260206T190000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260206T220000 DTSTAMP:20260509T022137 CREATED:20260127T143336Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260204T173044Z UID:73390-1770404400-1770415200@party.coop SUMMARY:Sandwell & Dudley Special Event with Alison McGovern MP DESCRIPTION:Join Sandwell & Dudley Co-operative Party and our Special Guest\, \nAlison McGovern MP\, Minister for Housing\, Communities and Local Government\, \nto celebrate our new branch and meet fellow co-operators! \nThis event marks the formation of the new joint Sandwell & Dudley branch of the Co-operative Party. We are proud to be growing and supporting several Labour and Co-operative candidates in the coming local elections. This fundraiser will help raise money for our local elections campaign. Come enjoy an evening of co-operation and community with a quiz\, raffle\, good food and good company. \nFamilies and children welcome! \n£10 each. Children under 14 free.\nPayment can be made in cash on the door or by bank transfer. \nLocation in Sandwell will be shared to guests before the event. \nPlaces are limited\, so book early! \n\n \n \n Event: 'Sandwell and Dudley Social'\n \n \n Name*\n \n \n \n First\n \n \n \n \n Last\n \n \n Email*\n \n PhoneNumber of spaces being booked12345678910Are you a member of the Co-operative Party?*\n \n \n Yes\n \n \n \n No\n Would you like to hear more from the Co-operative Party by email about our campaigns\, events and more ways to get involved?\n \n \n Yes\n \n \n \n No URL:https://party.coop/event/sandwell-dudley-special-event-with-alison-mcgovern-mp/ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://party.coop/wp-content/blogs.dir/5/files/2026/01/Rosette-wide.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260127T180000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260127T190000 DTSTAMP:20260509T022137 CREATED:20260120T103619Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260122T133857Z UID:73356-1769536800-1769540400@party.coop SUMMARY:100 Days to Go Rally: Co-operative Party Local Elections 2026 Launch DESCRIPTION:Join us as we Rally for Co-operation and launch the Co-operative Party’s 2026 campaign in advance of May’s local government elections. \nSpeakers include: \n\nJoe Fortune\, General Secretary of the Co-operative Party\nMiatta Fahnbulleh MP\, Communities Minister\nJim McMahon MP\, Chair of the Co-operative Party\nCllr Arooj Shah\, Leader of Oldham Council and Co-operative Party NEC member for Elected Representatives\nCllr Alex Hay\, Deputy Leader of Newcastle City Council\nGareth Dowling\, Local Government Officer\n\nThis event will be streamed to our social media platforms. You can watch the stream embedded below. URL:https://party.coop/event/rallylgelections2026 LOCATION:Online ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://party.coop/wp-content/blogs.dir/5/files/2026/01/CoopPartyThumb.png ORGANIZER;CN="Co-operative Party Events":MAILTO:events@party.coop END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260126T200000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260126T210000 DTSTAMP:20260509T022137 CREATED:20260120T110201Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260120T110201Z UID:73358-1769457600-1769461200@party.coop SUMMARY:Co-op Party Women Training Series: Public Speaking DESCRIPTION:Co-operative Party Women: Public Speaking\njoin us for the first in a series of Co-operative Party Women’s Network Training. Our inaugural session will focus on building confidence and skills in Public Speaking. \nWe are delighted to be joined by Maya Ellis\, MP as our guest speaker\, sharing her insights and experience.\nThe session will be chaired by Elizabeth Carr-Ellis\, member of the Co-op Women’s Network & Scottish Labour candidate.  \nThis training is an excellent opportunity to develop your voice\, connect with other women in the co-operative movement\, and gain practical tools you can use in meetings\, campaigns\, and leadership roles. \nJoin us and be part of this empowering conversation. \nThis event is supported by the Co-operative Party Women’s Network. URL:https://party.coop/event/co-op-live-2026-womentraining1 LOCATION:Online only ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://party.coop/wp-content/blogs.dir/5/files/2024/01/Training.png ORGANIZER;CN="Co-operative Party Women's Network":MAILTO:women@party.coop END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20251215T180000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20251215T190000 DTSTAMP:20260509T022137 CREATED:20251128T161801Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251212T222805Z UID:73077-1765821600-1765825200@party.coop SUMMARY:Launch: A Co-operative Vision for Wales DESCRIPTION:Next May’s Senedd elections are a crucial moment for Wales’ future. We are proud to have Co-operative members standing across the country\, making the case for our movement’s values. \nWe’re proud of our Co-operative record in the Senedd. Together with our group of Labour and Co-operative MSs\, we’ve campaigned for more co-operative housing\, the protection of community assets and for a growing co-op sector here in Wales. \nBut there’s so much more we can do. That’s why we’re publishing A Co-operative Vision for Wales\, our ideas for a co-operative future in every part of Wales. \nTo launch the report\, we’re delighted to be joined by Wales’ First Minister Eluned Morgan and Deputy First Minister Huw Irranca-Davies\, along with other speakers from the Co-operative Party. \nThe event will take place on Monday 15th December\, 6-7pm. Watch online below. \n \nYou can download A Co-operative Vision for Wales here. URL:https://party.coop/event/launch-a-co-operative-vision-for-wales/ LOCATION:Online only ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://party.coop/wp-content/blogs.dir/5/files/2025/11/Overlay-Cover.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20251119T190000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20251119T200000 DTSTAMP:20260509T022137 CREATED:20251024T121856Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251024T125100Z UID:72892-1763578800-1763582400@party.coop SUMMARY:North East and North Cumbria Co-op Live: Q&A with Anna Turley MP DESCRIPTION:Join Labour and Co-operative MP\, and chair of the Labour Party\, Anna Turley for a Q&A event. URL:https://party.coop/event/north-east-and-north-cumbria-co-op-live-qa-with-anna-turley-mp/ LOCATION:On Zoom CATEGORIES:Co-operation Live ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://party.coop/wp-content/blogs.dir/5/files/2025/10/Regional.png ORGANIZER;CN="Stephen Barry-Stanners":MAILTO:s.stanners@party.coop END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20251115 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20251118 DTSTAMP:20260509T022137 CREATED:20250130T142329Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251017T060231Z UID:67736-1763175600-1763348399@party.coop SUMMARY:Annual Conference 2025 DESCRIPTION:Join us for Community Britain: Co-operative Party Annual Conference 2025 which will be held on Saturday 15th and Sunday 16th November 2025 in central London. Click here to find out more URL:https://party.coop/event/annual-conference-2025 LOCATION:Central London\, United Kingdom ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://party.coop/wp-content/blogs.dir/5/files/2025/10/Group-1680.png ORGANIZER;CN="Co-operative Party Events":MAILTO:events@party.coop END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20251113T190000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20251113T194500 DTSTAMP:20260509T022137 CREATED:20251017T055317Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251022T141608Z UID:72815-1763060400-1763063100@party.coop SUMMARY:Community Britain: Annual Conference 2025 - Wales Senedd Report DESCRIPTION:As part of the Community Britain: Annual Conference 2025 programme\, join Mike Hedges MS \, Chair of the Co-operative Party’s Senedd Group in Cardiff Bay\, as he shares insights into the Senedd Group’s work championing the Party’s priorities across Wales over the last year. \nThis event is open to all members and supporters of the Wales Co-operative Party. URL:https://party.coop/event/co-op-live-2025conf-wales LOCATION:Online only ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://party.coop/wp-content/blogs.dir/5/files/2025/10/Group-1680.png ORGANIZER;CN="Co-op Party Events":MAILTO:events@party.coop END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20251111T180000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20251111T190000 DTSTAMP:20260509T022137 CREATED:20251017T055712Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251017T055914Z UID:72817-1762884000-1762887600@party.coop SUMMARY:Community Britain: Annual Conference 2025 - Information for delegates DESCRIPTION:As part of the Community Britain: Annual Conference 2025 programme\, join Lis Telcs\, Chair of the Conference Arrangements Committee to find out more about the Conference programme and how to take part as a delegate. This online session will offer a helpful introduction to Conference and tips on how to make the most of your experience. \nThis event is open to all delegates and ex-officio attending this year’s Conference . URL:https://party.coop/event/co-op-live-2025conf-delegates LOCATION:Online only ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://party.coop/wp-content/blogs.dir/5/files/2025/10/Group-1680.png ORGANIZER;CN="Co-op Party Events":MAILTO:events@party.coop END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20251110T180000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20251110T190000 DTSTAMP:20260509T022137 CREATED:20251017T054736Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251017T054736Z UID:72811-1762797600-1762801200@party.coop SUMMARY:Community Britain: Annual Conference 2025 - Westminster Parliamentary Report DESCRIPTION:As part of the Community Britain: Annual Conference 2025 programme\, join Preet Gill MP\, Chair of the Co-operative Party’s Parliamentary Group in Westminster\, as she shares insights into the Parliamentary Group’s work championing the Party’s priorities across both the House of Commons and the House of Lords over the last year. \nThis event is open to all members and supporters of the Co-operative Party. URL:https://party.coop/event/co-op-live-2025conf-westminster LOCATION:Online only ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://party.coop/wp-content/blogs.dir/5/files/2025/10/Group-1680.png ORGANIZER;CN="Co-op Party Events":MAILTO:events@party.coop END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20250920T100000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20250920T123000 DTSTAMP:20260509T022137 CREATED:20250903T160738Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250919T153154Z UID:72492-1758362400-1758371400@party.coop SUMMARY:Co-op Party Live: Equalities Conference 2025 DESCRIPTION:Celebrating Diversity in Community Britain\nEquality is one of the founding principles of the co-operative movement and central to our Party.  The Co-operative Party’s fourth annual Equalities Conference taking place on Zoom on Saturday 20th September from 10am to 12.30pm\, will celebrate co-operative ways to work together to empower communities and create co-operative change. \n  \n\n Keynote from Seema Malhotra MP\, Minister for Equalities \n Panel discussion on How to Build more Equitable Communities \nMayor Brenda Dacres – London Borough of Lewisham\nJennifer Hemingway – Co-operative Party Equalities Officer\nTaylor Thomas – Co-operatives UK Youth Advisory Board\n\nCo-operation in Action: Spotlight on how co-operative values change lives \n Panel discussion on Diversity in Local Government \n\nBaroness Debbie Wilcox of Newport\nCllr Alex Bulat – Cambridgeshire County Council\, co-founder of Migrant Democracy Project\nCllr Luke John Davies – Sandwell Metropolitan Borough Council\n\n  \nMembers are invited to join the Conference by participating online from the comfort of their own homes. \nRegistration \nRegister to attend on Zoom by clicking the red Register to Attend button now. \n*subject to change URL:https://party.coop/event/equalities-conference-2025 LOCATION:Online only ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://party.coop/wp-content/blogs.dir/5/files/2024/01/Equalities.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20250917T180000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20250917T184500 DTSTAMP:20260509T022137 CREATED:20250903T101448Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250903T101448Z UID:72540-1758132000-1758134700@party.coop SUMMARY:Co-op Party Live - Local: Virtual Town Hall DESCRIPTION:Virtual Town Hall event with\nAlex Ballinger MP\nJoin our virtual Town Hall where Alex Ballinger MP will be giving an overview of his work in Parliament\, and answering questions from members. \nYou will need to register for this event. \n  URL:https://party.coop/event/ab-virtual-town-hall ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://party.coop/wp-content/blogs.dir/5/files/2025/09/Local.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20250913T100000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20250913T140000 DTSTAMP:20260509T022137 CREATED:20250908T134222Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250908T160559Z UID:72582-1757757600-1757772000@party.coop SUMMARY:Co-op Party - Youth and New Member event DESCRIPTION:In-person event for younger and new members\nPreet Kaur Gill MP+ others\nWe’re holding a free event for newer and younger members on Saturday 13th September in central Birmingham. Running from 10am – 2pm\, we’re delighted to have Preet Kaur Gill MP as keynote\, with other speakers talking about Save Birmingham\, how to get active in your branch\, and the history of the Co-op Party and Movement. \nThere will be ample time for questions and discussion. \nTo book you place register now. \n  URL:https://party.coop/event/youth-and-new ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://party.coop/wp-content/blogs.dir/5/files/2022/04/lincoln-meeting.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20250901T180000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20250901T183000 DTSTAMP:20260509T022137 CREATED:20250901T151806Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250901T151913Z UID:72510-1756749600-1756751400@party.coop SUMMARY:Co-op Party Live - Local: Virtual Town Hall DESCRIPTION:Virtual Town Hall event with\nAlex Norris MP\nJoin our virtual Town Hall where Alex Norris MP will be giving an overview of his work in Parliament\, and answering questions from members. \n  URL:https://party.coop/event/virtual-town-hall ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://party.coop/wp-content/blogs.dir/5/files/2025/09/Local.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20250807T180000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20250807T183000 DTSTAMP:20260509T022137 CREATED:20250729T163634Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250801T074118Z UID:72343-1754589600-1754591400@party.coop SUMMARY:Summer School: Our work in Local Government DESCRIPTION:Co-operation Live – Summer School: join us for one of a series of short Zoom calls with Party staff to help you find out more about who we are\, what we do\, how to get active and what support we can give to help you get the most out of your membership. Aimed at some of our newer members – who may have joined in the last few years – you can also learn how we interact with the wider co-op movement and the Labour Party and how you could become a candidate. \nIn this session you will learn more about our work in Local Government and how we can help you become a Labour & Co-operative candidate. URL:https://party.coop/event/summer-school-2025-loc-gvnt ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://party.coop/wp-content/blogs.dir/5/files/2024/07/Summer-School-Sharer-1-1536x864-1.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20250806T180000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20250806T183000 DTSTAMP:20260509T022137 CREATED:20250729T164000Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250801T074214Z UID:72345-1754503200-1754505000@party.coop SUMMARY:Summer School: Our agreement with the Labour Party DESCRIPTION:Co-operation Live – Summer School: join us for one of a series of short Zoom calls with Party staff to help you find out more about who we are\, what we do\, how to get active and what support we can give to help you get the most out of your membership. Aimed at some of our newer members – who may have joined in the last few years – you can also learn how we interact with the wider co-op movement and the Labour Party and how you could become a candidate. \nIn this session you will learn more about our electoral agreement with the Labour Party and what that means in practice. URL:https://party.coop/event/summer-school-2025-labour-party ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://party.coop/wp-content/blogs.dir/5/files/2024/07/Summer-School-Sharer-1-1536x864-1.jpg END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR