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SUMMARY:Co-operation Live - Worker Buyouts & a British Marcora Law
DESCRIPTION:Co-operation Live:\nWorker Buyouts & a British Marcora Law\nWednesday 27th October at 6.30pm on Zoom\nIn Italy\, when a business is failing\, its workers have the right to buy out all – or part – of it with financial support and specialist advice. This is known as Marcora Law. \nMembers are invited to take part in this zoom meeting as we discuss Co-operative Party plans to campaign for a British Marcora-style law as we think that workers know their businesses best and the biggest stake in its success. Giving workers the initial capital to buy out and rebuild a business would protect jobs\, build the economy\, provide a great return on investment for the government and creat hundreds of worker owned businesses. \nSpeakers include Christina Rees MP\, Camillo De Berardinis – the Amministratore Delegato at the Cooperazione Finanza Impresa in Italy\, Derek Walker – Wales Co-op Centre and Mathew Lawrence – CommonWealth. \nThis facilitated event will be live captioned for greater accessibility.
URL:https://party.coop/event/marcora
LOCATION:Live Online (subject to FCA approval)
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20211020T183000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20211020T193000
DTSTAMP:20260509T124123
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SUMMARY:Co-operation Live - Accelerating the global change to clean energy
DESCRIPTION:Co-operation Live:\nAccelerating the global change to clean energy\nWednesday 20th October at 6.30pm on Zoom\nIn the run up to COP26 in Glasgow next month\, members are invited to take part in this online event highlighting what action needs to be taken now to reduce global emissions by transitioning to clean energy. This zoom event will focus on community energy projects and co-operatives and how renewables can drive local development and their economies\, as we move to a decarbonised power sector. \nSpeakers include Mark Luntley (Energy4All) and Lesley Hinds (Edinburgh Solar). \nThis event will be facilitated by one of our Labour & Co-operative elected representatives and will be live captioned for greater accessibility.
URL:https://party.coop/event/clean-energy
LOCATION:Live Online (subject to FCA approval)
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20211005
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20211018
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SUMMARY:Annual Conference & AGM 2021
DESCRIPTION:ANNUAL CONFERENCE & AGM\nBuilding community power\nWe are looking forward to welcoming you to this year’s Building Community Power: the Co-operative Party’s Annual Conference and AGM – our showcase of co-operative politics and the largest political gathering of the year for the UK co‑operative movement. \nThe Covid-19 pandemic has been a challenging time for the whole of society and not least for Co-operative Party members and supporters who are rooted in communities. Yet it’s a time when society has come together\, rediscovering the virtues of co-operation and mutual support.  This Conference will engage\, inspire and develop tools for activism by exploring co-operative solutions to the challenges faced in our communities across the UK. \nDue to the changing situation with Covid-19 restrictions\, we will once again be holding Conference online only. Covid-19 has changed the way we all live and work and the Party feels we can accurately reflect the look and feel of Conference using some of the conferencing technology we have all become used too during the recent lockdowns. This is our opportunity to share our ongoing work to a larger audience than we have been able to do before\, all from the comfort of own homes. \nProgramme\nAnnual Conference 2021: \nBUILDING COMMUNITY POWER \nParliamentary Reports: Tues 5 – Wed 7 Oct\nJoin us at 7pm on Zoom to hear more on the recent work of our elected representatives and how they will build community power going forward: \n\nTue 5 Oct: Westminster Parliamentary Group report with speakers tbc\nWed 6 Oct: Scottish Parliamentary Group and\nThurs 7 Oct: Wales Senedd Group report. With speakers tbc\n\nAnnual Conference 2021: \nBUILDING COMMUNITY POWER \nDay 1: Saturday 9 October\, 10.00am to 4pm\n\nChair’s address from Jim McMahon MP\nLabour & Co‑operative keynote speakers tbc from co‑operative and socialist movements\nInteractive participatory policy workshops and debate on:\n\nReinvigorating our High Streets\nCampaigning on Climate Change (topic as determined by members ballot)\n\n\n\nAnnual Conference 2021: \nBUILDING COMMUNITY POWER \nDay 2: Sunday 10 October\, 10.00am to 4pm\n\nLabour & Co‑operative keynote speakers tbc from co‑operative and socialist movements\nInteractive participatory policy workshops and debate on:\n\nThe crisis in Social Care\nCampaigning on the Future of Public Service broadcasting (topic as determined by members ballot)\n\n\n\nMember Networks:\nBUILDING COMMUNITY POWER \nMonday 11 to Friday 15 October\nJoin us each evening at 6.30pm on Zoom to hear more on the  work of our member Network steering committees: \n\nMon 11 Oct: Youth\nTue 12 Oct: LGBTQ+\nWed 13 Oct: BAME \nThurs 14 Oct: Women \nFri 15 Oct: (dis)Ability\n\nA.G.M. 2021\nCO-OPERATIVE PARTY LTD.  \nSaturday 16 October\, 9.30am to 10.45am\nThe Annual General Meeting of Co-operative Party Ltd will take place online from 9.30am to 12.30pm.  Attendees will have the opportunity to ask the General Secretary questions on the work of the Party. \nThe Co-operative Party’s Annual Report and Financial Summary for 2020 will be published in early September. \nThis event is open to members only. Party Councils & Subscribing Societies have been invited to appoint delegates.  If you are interested in being a delegate please contact events@party.coop \n View Annual Report  \nAnnual Conference 2021: \nVOTING \nSaturday 16 October\, 11.00am to 12.30pm\nDelegates and members are invited to take part in the business of Conference\, with the opportunity to discuss matters arising and pertaining to voting: \n\npolicy consultations\,\norganisational motions\,\nemergency motions (if any)\nrule changes\,\nmembership subscriptions\nConference Arrangements Committee election\n\nAll members are welcome to attend\, however only those delegated by Party Councils will be able to vote.  Information on how voting will take place including individual voting codes will be sent to nominated delegates by email. \nto register\nBuilding Community Power: Annual Conference 2021 is open to all those interested in hearing more on the work of the Co-operative Party\, so do join us online. \nIt is free to attend.  To register your interest in taking part\, please enter your details here: \n\nFAQs\nPlease note this programme is subject to change.  If you have any questions regarding Conference and AGM 2021 please email events@party.coop
URL:https://party.coop/event/annual-conference-agm-2021/
LOCATION:Live Online (subject to FCA approval)
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20211004T193000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20211004T203000
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SUMMARY:Cheshire West and Chester Co-operative Party Branch Meeting
DESCRIPTION:  \nJoin us for the next meeting of Cheshire West and Chester Co-operative Party branch \nhttps://us02web.zoom.us/j/89213130286?pwd=akVjdUo5QXJGRHhRWU9NYlg4R0NqUT09 \nGareth Gould\, Secretary
URL:https://party.coop/event/cheshire-west-and-chester-co-operative-party-branch-meeting/
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20211004T180000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20211004T190000
DTSTAMP:20260509T124123
CREATED:20210924T085630Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210930T070952Z
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SUMMARY:Briefing for CLP delegates briefing
DESCRIPTION:Briefing for CLP delegates\nHow to maximise your impact within Labour\nJoin our briefing for Co-op Party delegates to their Constituency Labour Party (CLP) meeting on how to maximise your impact. \nWhether your local Labour Party has a delegate or an all-member structure\, we will provide advice and training on how you and your fellow co-operators can strengthen our voice within our sister party.
URL:https://party.coop/event/briefing-for-clp-delegates-briefing/
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ORGANIZER;CN="Co-operative Party Events":MAILTO:events@party.coop
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20210929T183000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20210929T193000
DTSTAMP:20260509T124123
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SUMMARY:Co-operation Live -12 ideas for your election manifesto
DESCRIPTION:Co-operation Live \n12 Ideas for your Election Manifesto\nWednesday 29th September at 6.30pm on Zoom\nCouncillors and prospective candidates are invited to take part in this interactive zoom event where we will spotlight some of the many co-operative solutions that you may want to focus your election manifesto on… \nThis event will include the chance to identify specific areas you would like to look into more detail in facilitated breakout rooms.
URL:https://party.coop/event/12ideas
LOCATION:Live Online (subject to FCA approval)
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ORGANIZER;CN="Co-operative Party Events":MAILTO:events@party.coop
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20210921T183000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20210921T193000
DTSTAMP:20260509T124123
CREATED:20210907T124207Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210909T103419Z
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SUMMARY:Welsh Labour and Co-operative - Councillor and candidate information session
DESCRIPTION:  \nDear Member\, \nFellow co-operator – I am writing to invite you along to our Welsh Labour and Co-operative Councillor and Candidate Information Session. \nWhether you are a sitting councillor\, a first time candidate or still just thinking about putting your name forward to stand for election in May\, we want to let you know about standing as a Labour and Co-operative candidate. \nTuesday 21 September 6.30pm-7.30pm \nThe zoom event will only be for an hour where we will hear briefly from senior Wales co-operators including Baroness Debbie Wilcox and Wales Co-op Council Rep & NEC Member Mary Wimbury about why we need co-operation at every level of government. \nParty officers Huw Lewis (Wales Organiser) and Gareth Dowling (local government support) will also be on hand to talk about the practical bits including how to apply and overcoming issues with ballot descriptions. Candidates and potential candidates will have the opportunity to ask any questions. \nPlease register in advance using this link: https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZAkdeirqzwoHtMTreZ-_2HPWcRSfr-SH2JR \nWe look forward to seeing you on the 21st. \nIn co-operation\,\nJoe \nJoe Fortune\, General Secretary
URL:https://party.coop/event/welsh-labour-and-co-operative-councillor-and-candidate-information-session/
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20210915T193000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20210915T203000
DTSTAMP:20260509T124123
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LAST-MODIFIED:20210907T130107Z
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SUMMARY:St Helens Co-operative Party AGM
DESCRIPTION:  \nDear Member\, \nPlease find below an invitation to\, and agenda for\, the St Helens Branch Co-operative Party AGM\, to be held on Wednesday 15 September at 7.30pm on Zoom. \nClick here to join: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/82055164538?pwd=T1pPNU02ekNhcDJ1Ym1Na29HZ2R3Zz09 \nThe meeting should take no longer than an hour\, with the main focus being on the appointment of branch officers. If you are interested in a post and wish to discuss your interest before submitting a (self-)nomination\, please don’t hesitate to contact me. \nNominations would be welcome both in advance of the meeting and ‘from the floor’ of our Zoom meeting. \nI hope to see as many of you there as possible. \nIn co-operation\,\nGareth
URL:https://party.coop/event/st-helens-co-operative-party-agm/
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20210914T183000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20210914T193000
DTSTAMP:20260509T124123
CREATED:20210907T120741Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210907T125945Z
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SUMMARY:Greater Manchester members' meeting with Anneliese Dodds MP
DESCRIPTION:  \nDear Member\, \nThe Greater Manchester Co-operative Party are delighted to invite all members to our Zoom event with Labour and Co-operative MP and Labour Party Chair Anneliese Dodds. \nTuesday 14 September 6.30pm-7.30pm \nAnneliese will speak to us about her role as Labour Party Chair\, Labour Policy Review Chair\, and the Co-operative input and influence\, and Co-operative work in Parliament. \nThe link for the event is below: \nTopic: Greater Manchester members’ meeting with Anneliese Dodds \nTime: Sep 14\, 2021 06:30 PM London \nJoin Zoom Meeting \nClick here to join: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/89361033823?pwd=M1JFeDFJNXBnNm16MmFMZ0NYY3FHZz09 \nWe look forward to seeing you on Tuesday. \nYours in co-operation\, \nAnne \nGreater Manchester Co-operative Party
URL:https://party.coop/event/greater-manchester-members-meeting-with-anneliese-dodds-mp/
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20210825T183000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20210825T193000
DTSTAMP:20260509T124123
CREATED:20210817T140705Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210820T102532Z
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SUMMARY:Co-operation Live- Violence\, Abuse\, Threats: It's not part of the job
DESCRIPTION:Co-operation Live \nViolence\, Abuse\, Threats: It’s not part of the job\nWednesday 25th August at 6.30pm on Zoom\nOn Tuesday 24 August 2021 a new Law which gives retail workers the protection they need to combat violence\, threats and abuse comes into force in Scotland. \nThis ground-breaking legislation was supported by MSPs after the Co-op Party and USDAW’s long-running campaign led to the Protection of Workers (Retail and Age-restricted Goods and Services) (Scotland) Bill\, successfully steered through the Scottish Parliament by Daniel Johnson MSP. \nIt’s not a one off – since 2020\, there’s been an increase in attacks on retail workers – the very people who have got us through this crisis. \nJoin this facilitated debate as we hear from Labour & Co-op Party politicians Daniel Johnson MSP\, Alex Norris MP and a Member of the Wales Senedd (tbc) about why its so important that England and Wales follow Scotland’s lead and what we can do to persuade the UK Government to back similar legislation here too. Chaired by Monica Lennon MSP. \nThis event will include a facilitated Q&A and will be close captioned for greater accessibility.
URL:https://party.coop/event/notpartofjob
LOCATION:Live Online (subject to FCA approval)
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ORGANIZER;CN="Co-operative Party Events":MAILTO:events@party.coop
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20210804T190000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20210804T193000
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SUMMARY:Co-operation Live: Summer School - Our Link with the Co-op Movement
DESCRIPTION:Summer School:\nOur Link with the Co-operative Movement\nwith Joe Fortune – General Secretary  \nThe Co-operative Party is the political party of the co-operative movement\, founded in 1917\, to better represent the movement’s aims and ideals politically. Join us to hear more about our continuing link with the co-operative movement and our subscribing societies and how we work with them to champion our joint values and principles across the UK. \nWith Joe Fortune\, General Secretary\, the Co-operative Party. This event will be followed by a Q&A. It will be live captioned for greater accessibility. \nThis event will be followed by a Q&A. It will be live captioned for greater accessibility. \nCo-operation Live – Summer School: throughout July we’ll be running 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.
URL:https://party.coop/event/co-operation-live-sschCoopMovementOfficerTraining
LOCATION:Zoom Call\, Online
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ORGANIZER;CN="Co-operative Party Events":MAILTO:events@party.coop
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20210728T190000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20210728T193000
DTSTAMP:20260509T124123
CREATED:20210623T134901Z
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SUMMARY:Co-operation Live: Summer School - Party Officer Training
DESCRIPTION:Summer School:\nParty Officer Training\nwith Emma Foody – Assistant General Secretary (Membership) – and John Boyle – Membership & P6 Officer  \nMembers are invited to join this Zoom training event to find out more about what’s required if you become\, or are interested in standing as\, a Party Officer in your local branch or region. \nThis event will be followed by a Q&A. It will be live captioned for greater accessibility. \nCo-operation Live – Summer School: throughout July we’ll be running 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.
URL:https://party.coop/event/co-operation-live-sschOfficerTraining
LOCATION:Zoom Call\, Online
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ORGANIZER;CN="Co-operative Party Events":MAILTO:events@party.coop
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20210721T190000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20210721T193000
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SUMMARY:Co-operation Live: Summer School - Our Link with the Labour Party
DESCRIPTION:Summer School:\nOur Link with the Labour Party\nwith Joe Fortune – General Secretary\, the Co-operative Party  \nMembers are invited to join this Zoom event to find out more about why the Co-operative Party and the Labour Party are known as ‘sister’ Parties and why we stand joint candidates. The Co-operative Party’s link with Labour goes back to 1927\, with Labour & Co‑operative representatives at all level of national and local government across Britain working to champion co‑operative values and principles. \nWith Joe Fortune\, General Secretary\, the Co-operative Party. This event will be followed by a Q&A. It will be live captioned for greater accessibility. \nCo-operation Live – Summer School: throughout July we’ll be running 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.
URL:https://party.coop/event/co-operation-live-sschLabLink
LOCATION:Zoom Call\, Online
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ORGANIZER;CN="Co-operative Party Events":MAILTO:events@party.coop
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20210714T190000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20210714T201500
DTSTAMP:20260509T124123
CREATED:20210623T131726Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210623T131946Z
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SUMMARY:Co-operation Live: Summer School - Film Screening: The Rochdale Pioneers
DESCRIPTION:Summer School:\nFilm Screening – the Rochdale Pioneers\nwith Dr Richard McCready and guest speakers \nMembers are invited to join this Zoom film screening of the film – the Rochdale Pioneers – and find out more about how and why the co-operative movement was formed and their historical context. \nWIth thanks to The Co-op\, who have the screening rights to this film. \nFollowing the film there will be a short discussion with invited guest speakers – hosted by Dr Richard McCready – on the continuing legacy of the Rochdale Pioneers. \nCo-operation Live – Summer School: throughout July we’ll be running 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.  You can also learn how we interact with the wider co-op movement and the Labour Party and how you could become a candidate.
URL:https://party.coop/event/co-operation-live-sschRPioneers
LOCATION:Zoom Call\, Online
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ORGANIZER;CN="Co-operative Party Events":MAILTO:events@party.coop
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20210708T183000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20210708T190000
DTSTAMP:20260509T124123
CREATED:20200803T135337Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210705T141928Z
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SUMMARY:Co-operation Live: Summer School - Political Representation
DESCRIPTION:Summer School:\nPolitical Representation\nwith Rob Bates\, Political Officer and guest speakers \nThere are Labour & Co‑operative representatives at all level of national and local government across Britain working to champion co‑operative values and principles. Join this Zoom event to hear more on why the Co-op Party was founded; why the the need for political representation is as relevant today and why our elected representatives in Westminster\, Holyrood\, Cardiff Bay and Councils across the UK are proud to be badged Labour & Co-operative. \nWith Rob Bates\, Political Officer\, and other guest speakers. \nThis event will be followed by a Q&A. It will be live captioned for greater accessibility \nCo-operation Live – Summer School: throughout July we’ll be running 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.
URL:https://party.coop/event/co-operation-live-sschpolrep
LOCATION:Zoom Call\, Online
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ORGANIZER;CN="Co-operative Party Events":MAILTO:events@party.coop
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20210703T093000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20210703T120000
DTSTAMP:20260509T124123
CREATED:20210422T090838Z
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SUMMARY:Robert Owen’s 250th Legacy Celebration
DESCRIPTION:  \n\nRobert Owen’s 250th Legacy Celebration\nWhat lessons can we learn for the 21st Century?\nOrganised by Llafur and Co-ops & Mutuals Wales\n 2021 marks Robert Owen’s 250th birthday. This anniversary celebrates his ‘bankful of ideas’ about alternative ways of organising society from pre-school play to the co-operative movement. As opposed to competition\, his central purpose was to support democracy\, self-government and co-operative advance through ‘voluntary association’\, with education seen as the primary driver of social change. \nOwen’s work led to co-operatives\, mutuals\, trade unions\, building and friendly societies. These developments have had global reach as recognised in the 2012 UN International Year of Co-operatives. \nIn support of achieving the UN’s Sustainable Development Goals and co-operative principles: Co-ops & Mutuals Wales https://www.cooperatives-wales.coop invites you to this virtual events to be held on on Saturday 3rd July 2021 – International Co-operators Day https://globaldimension.org.uk/events/international-day-of-co-operatives/2021-07-03/ \nThere are limited slots for this event\, so we urge you to register soon for both events. You will then be sent a link for each several days beforehand. We eagerly await your participation. For any inquiries please contact: (01633 266781) or david@cooperatives-wales.coop. \nWith special thanks to the West Midlands Co-operatives Member Education Group; Central England Co-operative Membership & Community Councils; and the Co-op Group for their generous financial support; and the Co-operative Press for technical assistance and all who have given their time and expertise in this collaboration. \nProgramme\n9.30‘Does Robert Owen’s legacy still resonate in the 21st century?’  \n\nLecture by Prof Chris Williams\, University College\, Cork\, co-author of ‘Robert Owen and his Legacy’ followed by Q & A\nChair: Mick Antoniw\, Labour/Co-op\, Pontypridd\n\n10.30 Robert Owen Museum 3D Tour \n10.35 Three short presentations followed by panel Q&A and audience participation \,chaired by: Jeremy Miles\, Labour/Co-op MS\, Neath : \nRobert Owen & the history of the Co-op Movement in Wales: \n\nLiz McIvor\, Co-operative Heritage Trust Manager\, Rochdale Pioneers Museum and The National Co-operative Archive;\nSian Williams\, Head of Special Collections and Librarian\, South Wales Miners’ Library\, Swansea University\n\nInspiring co-operative stories of collective action: \n\n  Sara Vicari\, Aroundtheworld.coop\, (Rome)
URL:https://party.coop/event/robert-owens-250th-legacy-celebration-2/
LOCATION:Online Via Zoom\, United Kingdom
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ORGANIZER;CN="David Smith%2C Co-operatives Wales":MAILTO:david@cooperatives-wales.coop
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20210701T183000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20210701T193000
DTSTAMP:20260509T124123
CREATED:20210614T120811Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210614T120957Z
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SUMMARY:Co-operation Live:  Putting Food Justice into Action
DESCRIPTION:Putting Food Justice into Action\nThursday 1st July at 6.30pm on Zoom\nThe Co-op Party’s food justice campaign seeks to change government policy in multiple ways including introducing a right to food\, but also inspire members to practical community-based action. Members are invited to join us as we hear from guest speakers including Edward Powell (the Co-op Group); Tessa Tricks (Hubbub); and Gareth Brown (Smethwickcan Pantry) as we highlight the great work of the wider co-operative movement in supporting communities and illustrate how members can support community-based initiatives and action locally. \nThis facilitated Q&A will be close captioned for those with hearing loss.
URL:https://party.coop/event/foodjustact
LOCATION:Live Online (subject to FCA approval)
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ORGANIZER;CN="Co-operative Party Events":MAILTO:events@party.coop
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20210630T183000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20210630T193000
DTSTAMP:20260509T124123
CREATED:20210608T112743Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210614T121116Z
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SUMMARY:Co-operation Live:  Financial Inclusion
DESCRIPTION:Financial Inclusion\nWednesday 30th June at 6.30pm on Zoom\nCo-operative Party members invited to join this zoom event to hear from Meg Hillier MP\, chair of the Public Accounts Committee and MP for Hackney as she discusses financial inclusion\, her role holding the government’s public spending to account and what more she believes we can be doing to ensure people aren’t being left behind. \nThis facilitated Q&A will be close captioned for those with hearing loss.
URL:https://party.coop/event/finInc
LOCATION:Live Online (subject to FCA approval)
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ORGANIZER;CN="Co-operative Party Events":MAILTO:events@party.coop
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20210630T180000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20210630T190000
DTSTAMP:20260509T124123
CREATED:20210223T151745Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210621T114917Z
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SUMMARY:LGBTQ+ Network - Become a Councillor
DESCRIPTION:  \nMembers of the Co-operative Party LGBTQ+ Network are invited to a Zoom meeting on Wednesday\, 30th June at 6pm to hear more about the process of becoming a councillor\, to hear first-hand from candidates and Councillors about their experiences\, and ask any questions you might have about how to become a candidate. \nIf you’d like to find out more about our Co-operative Candidate Development Programme ahead of the meeting\, you can find more information here. We look forward to seeing you there!
URL:https://party.coop/event/LGBT-network-become-a-councillor/
LOCATION:Online Via Zoom\, United Kingdom
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20210624T140000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20210624T150000
DTSTAMP:20260509T124123
CREATED:20210610T122614Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210621T141836Z
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SUMMARY:Co-operation Live @ Labour Women's Conference
DESCRIPTION:Co-operation Live at Labour Women’s Conference\nSupporting Communities to breathe New Life into our High Streets\nThursday 24th June at 2pm on Zoom\nEvent Details: High streets are the beating hearts of our communities – but they face an uncertain future. Covid-19 and repeated lockdowns leaves much of the retail sector with an uncertain prognosis. Even before the pandemic high streets faces a litany of existential challenges: competition from online retailers\, increases to rents and business rates\, reduced footfall due to bank branch closures\, the uncertainty of Brexit\, and cuts to police putting frontline retail workers at risk. \nJoin us on Zoom to hear more on the Co-operative Party’s campaign to re-invigorate our high streets and town centres. \nWith guest speakers: Baroness Wilcox of Newport; Cllr Doina Cornell (Leader Stroud District Council); Arooj Shah (Leader Oldham Council); Joy Allen (PCC for Durham) and Emma Foody (Asst Gen. Secretary Co-op Party); Carrie Aspin\, Senior Researcher USDAW. Chair: Cllr Joanna West (chair Co-op Party Women’s Network Steering Committee). \nThis online event will be followed by a facilitated Q&A. It will be live captioned for greater accessibility
URL:https://party.coop/event/cooplivelwc
LOCATION:Live Online (subject to FCA approval)
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ORGANIZER;CN="Co-operative Party Events":MAILTO:events@party.coop
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20210623T183000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20210623T193000
DTSTAMP:20260509T124123
CREATED:20210527T132603Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210609T101710Z
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SUMMARY:Co-operation Live:  Giving fans a greater say
DESCRIPTION:Giving Fans a Greater Say\nWednesday 23rd June at 6.30pm on Zoom\nCo-operative Party members are invited to join this Zoom event to hear from Alison McGovern MP – Member of Parliament for Wirral South and Shadow Sports Minister – and Tom Greatrex – Chair Fulham Supporters Trust & Vice-Chair Football Supporters Association – as we discuss supporting and promoting fan-owned football clubs. \nThey will examine the recent events around the European Super League and what more needs to be done to give fans and communities a greater say in the way their clubs are run and how. When elected to government\, as part of our legislative agenda\, Labour & Co-operative politicians will back a Bill to give supporters of football clubs more of a stake in how their local clubs are run\, and give fans in the wider cultural and arts sectors a greater say. \nThis facilitated Q&A will be close captioned for those with hearing loss.
URL:https://party.coop/event/fans
LOCATION:Live Online (subject to FCA approval)
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ORGANIZER;CN="Co-operative Party Events":MAILTO:events@party.coop
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20210622T183000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20210622T193000
DTSTAMP:20260509T124123
CREATED:20210610T121827Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210614T121746Z
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SUMMARY:Co-operation Live - honouring Windrush Day
DESCRIPTION:Honouring Windrush Day\nTuesday 22nd June at 6.30pm on Zoom\nMembers are invited to join this Zoom event as we mark and honour Windrush Day and recognise the huge impact that Afro-Caribbean culture has on communities across the UK and highlighting the vital importance and contribution of international health and care staff\, throughout the ongoing pandemic.  Join our guest speakers as they share their personal stories of how the Windrush changed their lives as well as hear more on steps being taken to reverse the recent repatriations.  Guest speakers include Kate Osamor MP (Member of Parliament for Edmonton) and Cllr Sonia winifred (Cabinet Member for Equalities and Culture\, Lambeth Borough Council).  This facilitated event will be followed by a Q&A chaired by Cecile Wright (chair of Co-op Party BAME network). \nThis online zoom event will be live captioned to allow for greater accessibility.
URL:https://party.coop/event/cooplivewindrush
LOCATION:Live Online (subject to FCA approval)
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ORGANIZER;CN="Co-operative Party Events":MAILTO:events@party.coop
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20210619T093000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20210619T130000
DTSTAMP:20260509T124123
CREATED:20210421T151103Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210524T090707Z
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SUMMARY:The Co-operative Comeback Summit: Online Policy Conference 2021
DESCRIPTION:Saturday 19th June: Online only\nFor the past six months\, the Co-operative Recovery Partnership has seen the Co-operative Party work with the Labour Shadow Treasury team to look at how co-operation can shape Britain’s economic recovery from Covid-19. \nThe Co-operative Comeback Summit\, is a virtual policy conference where we will publish the outcomes of the Partnership\, discussing these vital policy ideas\, and launching our newest campaign to save our high streets. \nOn Saturday 19th June\, our work will culminate with the Co-operative Comeback Summit. Opening with a keynote from Anneliese Dodds MP\, newly appointed Chair of Labour’s Policy Review\, this policy conference will be discussing how co-operative ideas can help Labour shape a credible vision that connects with voters from the red wall to home counties – centred on economic fairness\, bottom-up high street regeneration\, community ownership\, regional rebalancing and jobs. \nRegister now to save your space and receive the full conference programme as soon as it’s available. Sign up now so you don’t miss out!
URL:https://party.coop/event/policy-conference-2021-whats-next-for-our-high-streets/
LOCATION:Live Online (subject to FCA approval)
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ORGANIZER;CN="Co-operative Party Events":MAILTO:events@party.coop
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20210616T183000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20210616T193000
DTSTAMP:20260509T124123
CREATED:20210603T161837Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210603T162002Z
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SUMMARY:Co-operation Live:  Members briefing on Fair Tax
DESCRIPTION:Members briefing on Fair Tax\nWednesday 16th June at 6.30pm on Zoom\nCo-operative Party members are invited to join this Zoom event for a briefing on Fair Tax Week as we exploring the positive contribution corporation tax makes to society\, how it plays a crucial role in holding the whole tax system together by countering financial inequalities.  We’ll highlight those companies and organisations that are proud to promote responsible tax conduct and pay their fair share of corporation tax by doing the right thing. \nWith James Murray MP – Shadow Financial Secretary (Treasury)-  and Mary Patel of the Fair Tax Foundation. \nThis facilitated Q&A will be close captioned for those with hearing loss.
URL:https://party.coop/event/fairtax
LOCATION:Live Online (subject to FCA approval)
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ORGANIZER;CN="Co-operative Party Events":MAILTO:events@party.coop
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20210607T183000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20210607T193000
DTSTAMP:20260509T124124
CREATED:20210519T090803Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210525T143158Z
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SUMMARY:All Members workshop: submitting your Policy Consultation
DESCRIPTION:All Members: Submitting your response to our Policy Consultation\nMonday 7th June at 6.30pm on Zoom\nThe Co-operative Party’s policy platform sets the agenda for our party and its representatives\, and puts forward our to-do list for Parliament. In the tradition of co-operation it is member-led and your opportunity to shape the ideas we’ll take to all levels of Government and all members are invited to share their views and ideas through our consultation.  This year\, the policy consultation focuses on two areas – one seeks to tackle the crisis in our social care sector\, the other at how we save and revitalise our town centres and high streets. \nWe are keen to great examples of co-operation and co-operative values in practice.  You may have attended some of our online regional\, Wales and Scotland conferences\, our Diversity Network events or you may have meet virtually with your local party meeting to discuss the topics and share your views.  Now we want to hear them – either from your branch\, Party Council or your individual view.  Your contributions will be collected and considered by the NEC’s policy sub-committee\, who use your ideas and feedback to shape policy proposals. These will be brought to the Co-operative Party annual conference in the Autumn for delegates to debate and vote on. \nIf you want to hear more about how to frame your policy submissions\, please join Anna Birley – Co-operative Party POlicy Officer on Zoom on Monday 7 June 2021 to hear more.
URL:https://party.coop/event/PolicyConsultation
LOCATION:Live Online (subject to FCA approval)
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ORGANIZER;CN="Co-operative Party Events":MAILTO:events@party.coop
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20210522T093000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20210522T130000
DTSTAMP:20260509T124124
CREATED:20210331T120309Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210510T104553Z
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SUMMARY:Northern Ireland Co-operative Party Conference
DESCRIPTION:Annual Conference \nCo-operative Party Northern Ireland\nIn 2021\, due to the restrictions imposed following the Covid-19 pandemic\, the Co-operative Party is holding a series of virtual online-only Conferences across all areas of the UK.  Members and supporters from across Northern Ireland are invited to take part in the online Annual Conference of the Co-operative Party Northern Ireland which takes place on Zoom on Saturday 22nd May 2021 \, 9.30am – 13.00pm \nThis a serious time for politics in Northern Ireland when it’s citizens are looking for politicians across the sectarian divide to reach out & plan for a better future for all its people. The Co-operative Party in Northern Ireland want to play it’s role in that endeavour.  There will be a range of exciting speakers on really pertinent issues to Co-operators & fellow progressives from Northern Ireland. \nThis event is open to Co-operative Party members as well as non-members.  Please pass on this information to anyone you feel you like to join us. \nProgramme\n9.30am Welcome and introduction with Tony McMullan\, chair Co-operative Party Northern Ireland. \n9.35am Keynote address and Q&A with: \n\nPreet Gill MP – Chair of the Labour & Co-operative Parliament Group\, Shadow Secretary of State for International Development and MP for Birmingham Edgbaston\nRuth Hall – update on the work of the Co-op Party’s with NEC representative for Scotland and Northern Ireland\n\nFollowed by a series of chaired Panel debates\, with invited guest speakers talking on the 3 topics and then taking questions\, as follows: \n10am The Future of the Northern Ireland Housing Executive: discussing the recent proposal by the current Minister for Communities that the Regional Housing Body\, the Northern Ireland Housing Executive ( NIHE ) should be spilt with one part of it’s current function being turned into a Mutual. Speaking panelists include: \n\nJustin Cartwright – National Director\, Northern Ireland Chartered Institute of Housing\nAgnes Crawford – General Manager\, Grove Community Housing Association’\nPaul Gosling – Financial Journalist\nChair – Anna McAleavy\, Vice-Chair\n\n10.45am BREAK \n11am Co-operative Development in Ireland\, Scotland & Wales with speaking panelists: \n\nRichard McCready\, Political Officer Scottish Co-operative Party.\nKaren Wilkie\, Deputy General Secretary & Wales Co-operative Party\nDr Noreen Byrne\, The Centre for Co-operative Studies\, University College \, Cork\nChair – Sandra Wilson\, Secretary Women’s Network\n\n11.45 Impact of Brexit & the Northern Ireland protocol on goods transferring to Northern Ireland & also the political implications with speaking panelists: \n\nSinead McLaughlin MLA – SDLP Spokesperson for the Economy and Energy\nStephen Kelly – CEO Manufacturing Northern Ireland\nAodhan Connolly – Director\, Northern Ireland Retail Consortium\nChair – Olivia Fletcher\, joint chair Co-operative Party Youth Committee\n\n12.30 Final reflections\, with \n\nTony McMullan\, chair Co-operative Party Northern Ireland\n\n1.00pm – END – \nRegister today by clicking on the red ‘Register Here‘ box .
URL:https://party.coop/event/conf21-ni
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Co-operation Live
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ORGANIZER;CN="Co-operative Party Events":MAILTO:events@party.coop
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20210517T180000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20210517T190000
DTSTAMP:20260509T124124
CREATED:20210511T104504Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210511T105841Z
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SUMMARY:Newly Elected Network Members Event
DESCRIPTION:Newly Elected Network Members Event\n \nIf you are newly elected (to any office) and  belong to any of our equalities networks i.e identify as being a woman\, BAME\, disabled\, under 30 or LGBTQ+ you are invited to join us\, and a range of invited speakers\, for a session on hitting the ground running in your new role\, and the impact you can make.
URL:https://party.coop/event/newly-elected-network-members-event/
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20210514T140000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20210514T163000
DTSTAMP:20260509T124124
CREATED:20210420T150452Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210420T150452Z
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SUMMARY:Robert Owen’s 250th Legacy Celebration
DESCRIPTION:  \n\nRobert Owen’s 250th Legacy Celebration\nWhat lessons can we learn for the 21st Century?\nOrganised by Co-ops & Mutuals Wales\n 2021 marks Robert Owen’s 250th birthday. This anniversary celebrates his ‘bankful of ideas’ about alternative ways of organising society from pre-school play to the co-operative movement. As opposed to competition\, his central purpose was to support democracy\, self-government and co-operative advance through ‘voluntary association’\, with education seen as the primary driver of social change. \nOwen’s work led to co-operatives\, mutuals\, trade unions\, building and friendly societies. These developments have had global reach as recognised in the 2012 UN International Year of Co-operatives. \nIn support of achieving the UN’s Sustainable Development Goals and co-operative principles: Co-ops & Mutuals Wales https://www.cooperatives-wales.coop invites you to two virtual events to be held on Friday 14th May 2021– Owen’s anniversary and Saturday 3rd July 2021 – International Co-operators Day https://globaldimension.org.uk/events/international-day-of-co-operatives/2021-07-03/ \nThere are limited slots for two events\, so we urge you to register soon for both events. You will then be sent a link for each several days beforehand. We eagerly await your participation. For any inquiries please contact: (01633 266781) or david@cooperatives-wales.coop. \nWith special thanks to the West Midlands Co-operatives Member Education Group; Central England Co-operative Membership & Community Councils; and the Co-op Group for their generous financial support; and the Co-operative Press for technical assistance and all who have given their time and expertise in this collaboration. \nProgramme\n14.00 Welcome by Cllr. David Selby\, Mayor of Newtown\, joining us from Robert Owen’s Memorial\, with floral tribute from the Co-operative Group \n14.05 Greetings: Akira Kurimoto\, former Secretary General\, Robert Owen Association (Japan)\, Organising committee\, ICA Global Congress\, Seoul\, December 2021 \n14.10 What would Robert Owen be doing today?’ School children interview the First Minister of Wales\, Mark Drakeford MS\, pre-recorded video premiere \n14.25  What Owenite ideals descended to the modern Co-operative Movement? \n\n\n\nCilla Ross (Researcher/Activist);\nSara Vicari\, (Aroundtheworld.coop\, Rome);\nGillian Lonergan (former National Co-operative Archive Librarian)\nFacilitator: Rebecca Harvey\, (Executive Editor\, Co-op Press)\n\n\n\n14.45 Robert Owen Museum 3D Tour \n14.55 ‘How do we keep Owen’s ideals burning brightly?’ Short presentations\, followed by breakout groups and summation \n\n\n\n‘Telling co-operative video stories of collective action’: Sara Vicari\, Aroundtheworld.coop (Rome)\n ‘Owen & Social Development Goals’: Michael Brown\, Director for Open Newtown\n‘Co-operative energy/radical edge innovation’: Dan McCullum\, Awel Aman Tawe\n‘Why socialised enterprises rooted in mutual principles and co-operative governance?’ Rory Ridley-Duff\, Chair\, UK Society for Co-operative Studies\n‘Networking Community Enterprises’ Ceri Cunningham & Selwyn Williams\, Cwmni Bro Ffestiniog\nFacilitator: Cilla Ross\n\n\n\n16.00 Special presentation celebrating Robert Owen 250th anniversary from Central England Co-operative Society Ltd.
URL:https://party.coop/event/robert-owens-250th-legacy-celebration/
LOCATION:Online Via Zoom\, United Kingdom
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ORGANIZER;CN="David Smith%2C Co-operatives Wales":MAILTO:david@cooperatives-wales.coop
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20210510T200000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20210510T210000
DTSTAMP:20260509T124124
CREATED:20210421T151824Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210504T151115Z
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SUMMARY:Virtual Iftar
DESCRIPTION:Co-operative Party\nVirtual Iftar\nMonday 10th May on Zoom\nAll Co-operative Party members are invited to join with our Muslim members in this online event to celebrate Iftar and the ritual breaking of the daily Ramadan fast. Hear from a series of speakers – including the Co-op Party’s General Secretary Joe Fortune – as they speak on a personal basis about what Ramadan means to their families\, its importance and the breaking of the fast. \nAll families are welcome to take part in this Zoom event from 8pm onwards and we have invited an Imam to lead the prayer. It will finish promptly as sunset is due at 8.38.
URL:https://party.coop/event/iftar
LOCATION:Live Online (subject to FCA approval)
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ORGANIZER;CN="Co-operative Party Events":MAILTO:events@party.coop
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20210505T183000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20210505T200000
DTSTAMP:20260509T124124
CREATED:20210428T111202Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210428T111226Z
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SUMMARY:Call for Co-operation: GOTV
DESCRIPTION:CALL FOR CO-OPERATION: GOTV\nOn Thursday 6th May\, over 85% of voters in England will be able to vote for a Labour and Co-operative Candidate in crucial local government\, mayoral\, and Police and Crime Commissioner elections. \nOn the evening before polling \, 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. \nJoin with Co-operative Party members and staff as we take part in an online ‘Zoom’ networking event and phonebank supporting our candidates nationally by hitting our phones using Labour’s Dialogue system to Get Out The Vote. \n  \nHOW TO PREPARE FOR THE PHONE BANK \n1. It is really important to log in to https://dialogue.labour.org.uk ahead of the phone bank to check you have a Labour login. Follow the instructions on the screen if you do not have an account or have forgot your login details. \n2. Watch this short video on how to use Dialogue: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vI5dt-l14O4 \nThere will be training available for any new comers or members in need of a refresher. Experienced members are welcome to join and start dialing straight away! \nIf you have any questions ahead of the phone bank\, please get in touch with Issy Oozeerally at events@party.coop \n  \n 
URL:https://party.coop/event/call-for-co-operation-gotv
LOCATION:On Zoom
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ORGANIZER;CN="Co-operative Party Events":MAILTO:events@party.coop
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