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SUMMARY:Robert Owen Day - How big things get done!
DESCRIPTION:Co-operatives Wales is hosting a How big things get done! event \nThis is a Robert Owen Day event \nSession One  \n\n10 – 10. 15 am\, Key Note contribution\, Mark Drakeford MS\, First Minister\, Welsh Government\n15 – 11.10 am ‘A new economic narrative for the left’ with Richard M Murphy\, Professor of Accounting Practice\, Sheffield University  https://www.taxresearch.org.uk/Blog/2022/12/30/a-new-economic-narrative-for-the-left-2/\nChair: Mick Antoniw MS\, Welsh Government Counsel General\n\n\n10 – 11.20 Short break.\n\nSession Two \n\n– 12.30 am – Community Wealth Building – Owen and Co-operation\n“Owen’s & his theory of community wealth building today?’ Liz McIvor\, Manager\, The Co-operative Heritage Trust will use some of Owen’s writings and letters to explore what does that mean today.\n‘The Power of Community Wealth Building’ – Sarah Longlands\, Chief Executive\, Centre for Local Economic Strategy.\n‘The trade union role in developing networks & initiatives’. Cllr Laura Smith\, Political Consultant\, Communications Workers Union\n‘Wales’ perspective’ Sarah Evans\, Commercial Director\, Cwmpas\nQ&A Panel: Chair: Cllr. Jackie Jones with audience contributions.\n\nTaflen Saesneg a Chymraeg \nSut y cyflawnir pethau mawr! \nDiwrnod Robert Owen \n Dydd Sadwrn 13 Mai 2023: 10 am – 12.30 pm\, ar-lein Enw’r digwyddiad \n‘Naratif economaidd newydd ar gyfer y chwith’ + Diwrnod Robert Owen + Mark Drakeford \nhttps://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/a-new-economic-narrative-for-the-left-robert-owen-day-mark-drakeford-tickets-583866539537 \n  \n  \nNB Robert Owen Day was born on 14th May 1771. This day is celebrated every year\, with events on or close to the day. In 2023 the 14th May is a Sunday.
URL:https://party.coop/event/robert-owen-day-how-big-things-get-done/
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SUMMARY:Co-operation Live - A Rural Review
DESCRIPTION:Join us for a special Co-operation Live where we will hear more from the commissioners involved in writing our recently launched Co-operative Party Rural Commission Report which aims to provide a blueprint for how an incoming Labour & Co-operative Government can tackle the challenges rural communities face and deliver for these communities.  Rural and coastal communities face a multitude of challenges\, which are often different from those faced by urban communities. Poor transport connectivity\, social isolation and lack of accessible services are some issues which are particularly prevalent in rural and coastal communities. \nThe Co-operative Party Rural Commission has sought to provide proposals which help to overcome these issues and is the culmination of a year-long consultation process\, which heard from hundreds of respondents across the country. Respondents provided evidence of significant challenges\, with a growing disconnect between urban and rural communities. The evidence demonstrated that rural and coastal communities often feel left out of decision making and resource allocation\, as an after thought to urban areas. \nHear from speakers including Chair of the Commission Lord Steve Bassam\, Commissioner Baroness Sue Hayman as well as Head of Policy and Communications at the Plunkett Foundation Chris Cowcher on how the values and principles of the co-operative movement can tackle some of the challenges many rural communities across the country face\, followed by a facilitated Q&A.
URL:https://party.coop/event/co-operation-live-23/ruralreview
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Co-operation Live
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SUMMARY:Joan Maynard Memorial Lecture - Thirsk
DESCRIPTION:World Earthday chosen for lecture in memory of Labour firebrand. \nThirsk & Malton Labour Party have revived the tradition of organising a lecture in memory of Joan Maynard (1921 – 1998) who lived\, worked and died in the Thirsk area.  From the humble origins of a poor tenant farming family\, Joan Maynard became a towering figure in the Labour and Trades Union movement of her time. \nBecoming Vice President of the National Union of Agricultural Workers and Deputy Chair of the Labour Party\, Joan was elected as MP for Sheffield Brightside but never forgot her rural roots and returned to Thirsk after standing down from Parliament. She is credited with the abolition of the tied-cottage system. Far ahead of her time\, Joan campaigned on high welfare standards for livestock\, health and safety of farm workers and the dangers of organophosphates. \nShe believed ‘The earth is honest. It gives back to you what you put in.’ \nIt is fitting that the 2023 lecture to be given in her memory will be on World Earthday and by Noga Levy-Rapoport on ‘The Art of Campaigning – How to Fight for a Just & Sustainable Future’. \nNoga is a young climate activist\, organiser\, and speaker who led the school climate strikes across the UK and internationally.  Often called the UK’s Greta Thunberg\, Noga has worked on numerous campaigns pushing for education reform\, youth empowerment\, a Green New Deal and been involved with sustainability community projects including Gaia’s Garden and #SeaOurFuture. \nNamed as one of the most influential Londoners by the Evening Standard\, a Forbes Top 100 Environmentalist\, and a recipient of the 2021 Diana Award\, Noga should prove to be an excellent and stimulating speaker.  The lecture will touch on the climate strikes\, empowerment and the importance of defending the freedom to protest for the planet. \nJohn Gibbins\, local Political Education Officer for the Labour Party says ‘Protecting our environment is a big issue today\, but sometimes people don’t really know what to do. Sometimes we need to get away from our phones and screens and talk to people who are out there doing things. That’s what EarthDay is all about and it’s great that\, in Noga\, we have a young\, inspirational campaigner here in Thirsk. Just like Joan Maynard\, love or loathe the politics\, Noga is worth hearing.’ \nThe lecture is at Thirsk Town Hall\, 2.00 pm on Saturday 22 April. It is free and seats can be reserved by emailing to: secretary@thirskandmaltonlabour.uk. \nPrevious memorial lectures were given by Tony Benn\, Rodney Bickerstaffe\, Gerry Adams and Hilary Benn.
URL:https://party.coop/event/joan-maynard/
LOCATION:Thirsk Town Hall
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ORGANIZER;CN="Anne Seex":MAILTO:anneseex@icloud.com
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20230422T110000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20230422T160000
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SUMMARY:East Midlands Campaign Day - 22 April
DESCRIPTION:Join the Gedling campaign team on Saturday 22nd April: \nMeet 11am Arnold marketplace\, NG5 6ND \nMeet 2pm at Killisick Community Centre\, Killisick Road\, Arnold\, NG5 8DB
URL:https://party.coop/event/east-midlands-campaign-day-22-april-2/
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ORGANIZER;CN="Roaxnne Ellis":MAILTO:roxanne_ellis@hotmail.co.uk
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SUMMARY:From Crisis to Co-operation – Wales Co-operative Party conference
DESCRIPTION:For the first time since the start of the Covid-19 pandemic\, the Co-operative Party is returning to Wales in one of a series of in-person Conferences being held across all regions and nations of the UK.  Members and supporters are invited to take part in this event on Saturday 22 April from 10.30am to 4pm in Cardiff. \nThis is your Conference and your chance to meet with Wales Co-operative Party members to discuss\, debate and take part in workshops as we examine the theme ‘From Crisis to Co-operation’ by identifying the local co-operative initiatives that really do make a difference to communities in the midst of a cost of living crisis. \nAs well as hearing examples of best practice from invited guest speakers including Vaughan Gething MS\, Jeremy Miles MS\, Sarah Murphy MS\, Stephen Doughty MP\, Chris Evans MP\, Gerald Jones MP and Baroness Wilcox of Newport – we want to hear from you\, our members – on how we can widen ownership in our economy and give people the tools and support to tackle the big issues from inequality\, hunger and energy provision to green jobs and high street regeneration. \nFollowing a recent decision by the Co-operative Party NEC to hold an in-person Annual Conference every 2-years\, this will be the main chance that members have this year to meet with other members from across Wales to discuss\, debate and take part in workshops. \nThe programme*\nThe programme agenda is currently being put together.  A broad outline of the event is as follows: \n10.30     Registration commences: \n11.00     Introduction: \n\nJackie Owen\, Secretary Wales Co-op Party\n\n11.10     Keynote speech\, followed by Q&A: \n\nVaughan Gething MS\, Minister for the Economy of Wales\n\n11.30    Diverse voices – on the work of the Co-op Party equality networks \n\nBaroness Debbie Wilcox of Newport\n\n11.45     Policy workshop:  Co-operative Party’s General Election Manifesto development \n\nGerald Jones MP\, MP for Merthyr\nEmma Hoddinott\, Assistant General Secretary\n\n13.00     Lunch \n13.30     Keynote speech\, followed by Q&A: \n\nSteve Doughty MP\, Shadow Minister for Foreign & Commonwealth Affairs and International Development\n\n14.00     Co-op Party campaigns update: \n\nCommunity ownership in Sport – Chris Evans MP\nEmployee ownership- Nicola Mehegan\, Cwmpass\nCouncils for Fairtax – Cllr Susan Morgan\, Torfean Council\nSchools curriculum – Jeremy Miles MS\, Minister for Education and Welsh Language\n\n14.45     Tea/coffee \n15.00 Policy workshop: Identifying key priorities for Wales Co-operative Party \n\nClean Air – Geraint Davies MP\nSocial Care – Mary Wimbury\nDigital Poverty – Sarah Murphy MS\nPolicing devolution – Alun Michael\, PCC for South Wales\n\n15.45    Final words \n\nSarah Murphy MS\n\n*Subject to change \nVenue\nGlamorgan Hall\, University of Cardiff\, King Edward VII Avenue\, Cardiff\, CF10 3WT \nThe main entrance to the Glamorgan Building is via steps with handrails. There is a revolving door to enter the building. \nThe accessible entrance to the Glamorgan Building\, is located down a short path to the left of the building. This entrance is restricted for security purposes and can only be opened with a validated University identification card. Please contact us at events@party.coop to ensure that arrangements are put in place if you require the use of this entrance. \nConference Registration
URL:https://party.coop/event/conf2023-wales
LOCATION:Glamorgan Building\, King Edward VII Avenue\, Cardiff\, CF10 3WT
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ORGANIZER;CN="Co-op Party Events":MAILTO:events@party.coop
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SUMMARY:From Crisis to Co-operation – Scottish Co-operative Party conference
DESCRIPTION:For the first time since the start of the Covid-19 pandemic\, the Co-operative Party is returning to Scotland in one of a series of in-person Conferences being held across all regions and nations of the UK.  Members and supporters are invited to take part in this event on Saturday 22 April from 10.30am to 4pm in Edinburgh’s Grassmarket Community Project. \nThis is your Conference and your chance to meet with Scottish Co-operative Party members to discuss\, debate and take part in workshops as we examine the theme ‘From Crisis to Co-operation’ by identifying the local co-operative initiatives that really do make a difference to communities in the midst of a cost of living crisis. \nAs well as hearing examples of best practice from invited guest speakers – including Anas Sarwar MSP\, Leader of Scottish Labour and Ian Murray MP\, Shadow Secretary of State for Scotland and PPC Kirsty McNeill– we want to hear from you\, our members – on how we can widen ownership in our economy and give people the tools and support to tackle the big issues from inequality\, hunger and energy provision to green jobs and high street regeneration. \n& after the event finishes\, we are holding a drinks reception to mark the retirement of Harry Cairney as President of Scotmid Co-operative.  Do stay on and join us.. \nFollowing a recent decision by the Co-operative Party NEC to hold an in-person Annual Conference every 2-years\, this will be the main chance that members have this year to meet with other members from across our nation to discuss\, debate and take part in workshops. \nThe programme*\n10:00     Registration commences \n10.30     Introduction: \n\nCathy Peattie\, Vice-Chair Scottish Co-operative Party\n\n10.35     Welcome: \n\nCllr Cammy Day\, Leader Edinburgh City Council\n\n10.40     Keynote address + Q&A: \n\nKirsty McNeill\, Executive Director of Policy\, Advocacy and Campaigns at Save the Children UK\n\n11.00     Co-operative Party campaigns \n\nFood Justice\nGreat Homes Upgrade/ retrofit\nCouncils for Fair Tax\n\n11.45     tea/coffee \n12.00     Policy workshop: Co-operative Party General Election Manifesto development\, led by: \n\nRichard McCready\, Scottish Co-op Party Parliamentary and Political Officer\n\n12.45     lunch \n13.15     Welcome back \n\nBen Procter\, Chair Scottish Co-operative Party\n\n13.15     Diverse voices – the work of the Co-op Party Equalities Networks \n\nMoya O’Rourke\, Communications Officer\n\n13.30     Keynote address + Q&A: \n\nMonica Lennon MSP & Co-Chair Scottish Co-operative Party Parliamentary Group\n\n14.00     Keynote address + Q&A: \n\nIan Murray MP\, Shadow Secretary of State for Scotland\n\n14.30     Focus on Scotland: \n\nCommunity Energy\nLand Reform\nSkills and Apprenticeships\nCommunity Wealth Building\n\n3.30        Keynote address + Q&A: \n\nAnas Sarwar MSP\, Leader of Scottish Labour\n\n4.00        Networking drinks \n\nDo join us for a short while after Conference finishes for the chance to meet with other co-operators as we mark the retirement of Harry Cairney\, President of ScotMid Co-op.\n\n*Subject to change \nVenue\nThe Grassmarket Community Project\, Candlemakers Row\, Edinburgh\, EH1 2QA \nConference Registration
URL:https://party.coop/event/conf2023-scotland
LOCATION:The Grassmarket Community Project\, 86 Candlemaker Row\, Edinburgh\, EH1 2QA
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ORGANIZER;CN="Co-op Party Events":MAILTO:events@party.coop
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SUMMARY:Co-operative Party Campaign Day in the East of England
DESCRIPTION:Ahead of the next General Election\, Co-operative Party candidates are working hard to ensure our co-operative values and principles are being shared in constituencies right across the country. \nWe know we have the answers to many of the challenges we face\, and providing a strong voice in Westminster is a key part of our Party’s ability to make a difference on these issues. \nSo are you able to help us? \nJoin us on Saturday 22nd April as we campaign for Labour and Co-operative Prospective Parliamentary Candidate for Ipswich. \nSo come along and get involved! \n\n 
URL:https://party.coop/event/co-operative-party-campaign-day-in-the-east-of-england-2/
LOCATION:Steamboat Tavern\, 78-80 New Cut W\, Ipswich\, IP2 8HW
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DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20230422T130000
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SUMMARY:World Earthday - Thirsk
DESCRIPTION:Major local event celebrates international World Earthday  \nThe world’s largest environmental movement has a major event in Thirsk this weekend. \nA fantastic range of local and regional groups are taking over Thirsk Town Hall on the morning of Saturday 22 April to showcase their work. \nOver 70 entries to the event’s Art Competition mean the judges have a tough task during the morning to select winners of the cash prizes generously donated by Zillah Bell gallery.  The results will be announced at noon. \nThe event is a great opportunity to meet the people working to preserve and enhance our environment. \nCharities and trusts will be there showing how they are: protecting rural England\, working to keep our rivers clean\, conserving vital woodlands\, creating a world were birdlife can thrive\, nurturing bees\, rescuing injured owls. \nPeople might be surprised to learn how the mighty Women’s Institute has been campaigning on the environment for over a century or how co-operatives are combating climate change. \nSo much of our quality of life is enhanced by volunteers like the Hambleton Strollers with guided health walks or the Thirsk Wombles who collected 28 bags of litter last weekend alone. \nThe international dimension of the link between what we buy and climate change will be explained by representatives of the Fair Trade movement. Thirsk Friends of the Earth will take up the climate change theme in a special presentation. \nDeer Shed Festival will show how ‘getting the little things right’ and focussing on quality has helped build a renowned family festival that helps boost the rural economy. \nCountry Markets are all about sustainability and self-sufficiency and will have plants for sale. \nThirsk Community Library might be the longest standing example of ‘Reduce\, Reuse and Recycle’. It will be promoting not only books but its amazing range of services as well as running craft sessions. \nThe Repair Cafe has joined forces with Earthday and the highly skilled volunteers will be in the annex fixing all sorts of household goods and sharpening tools\, for free or donations. \nPlus exhibitions\, talks\, arts and crafts for youngsters\, guided birdwatching walks\, quizzes. \nEveryone involved in the event is enthusiastic about the opportunity to promote their work. \nThe Campaign for the Protection of Rural England says: \n‘CPRE North and East Yorkshire are delighted to join with partner organisations in celebrating World Earth Day. There are so many pressures on our fragile ecosystem without the challenge of climate change. It is down to everyone to protect our world for future generations. This is a wonderful opportunity to celebrate our glorious countryside with like minded partner organisations and get to discover some very local initiatives.’ \nCorinne Williams of the Northallerton\, Thirsk and District Beekeeping Association has been a beekeeper since 2015 and recently set up a small but expanding bee project. The ‘North Yorkshire Contented Bee Project’ (NYCBP) aims to educate people (especially farmers) about bees (all types) and other pollinators\, their habitats\, and importance to the environment and UK economy. \nMoney raised from sales of ‘NYCBP honey’ helps towards funding the project. \nCorinne says: \n‘Local bee colonies provide FREE pollination services to farmers and in 2021 bees and other pollinators contributed the equivalent of more than £500 million a year to UK agriculture and food production\, by improving crop quality and quantity\, and are vital to our wider\, natural ecosystems. I’m delighted to have this fantastic opportunity to show people how important bees are to life on earth.’ \nLindsay Gee from the Women’s Institute comments: \n‘North Yorkshire East Federation of WIs is delighted to be taking part in this event\, to help showcase the great range of environmental activities being carried out in our area. We expect the day to be both inspiring and enjoyable. The WI have been involved for a century in working for our countryside\, and against environmental degradation and climate change – including End Plastic Soup\, SOS for Honeybees\, and Great Big Green Weeks among current campaigns; and with a national resolution being voted on by members next month calling for clean rivers for people and wildlife. The World Earthday can only help this along.’ \n  \nThe event runs from 10.00 am to 1.00pm in Thirsk Town Hall \n  \nConfirmed exhibitors: \nCampaign for the Protection of Rural England (CPRE) \nYorkshire Dales Rivers Trust (YDRT) \nWoodlands Trust \nRoyal Society for the Protection of Birds (RSPB) \nNorthallerton\, Thirsk and District Beekeeping Association \nOwl & Birds of Prey Rescue Society (Rose Dawson) \nWomen’s Institute \nHambleton Strollers \nThirsk Wombles \nFair Trade \nThe Co-op \nThirsk Friends of the Earth \nDeer Shed Festival \nCountry Markets \nThirsk Community Library \nThe Repair Cafe \nHambleton Cloth Nappy Library \nNorth Yorkshire Rotters \nYorewaste \n  \nThe event includes a number of human interest stories\, particularly: \nRose Dawson whose family almost single-handedly runs the Owl Rescue Charity \nhttps://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-8234959/amp/What-hoot-Meet-bird-loving-grandmother-69-shares-home-54-OWLS.html \nFor more information contact Anne Seex 07789 987445
URL:https://party.coop/event/world-earthday-thirsk-YH/
LOCATION:Thirsk Town Hall
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ORGANIZER;CN="Anne Seex":MAILTO:anneseex@icloud.com
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SUMMARY:Weston-Super-Mare Campaign Day
DESCRIPTION:Weston-Super-Mare Co-op Campaign Day\nOn Thursday 4th May\, 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. \nThis Saturday\, 22 April\, we’ll be holding a Co-operative Party Campaign Day in Uphill Ward where Crispin Taylor is our candidate. Please join our teams to leaflet and canvas as follows: \n10.30am – meet at Uphill Village Shop\, 49 Old Church Road\, Uphill\, BS23 4XH \n12.30pm – join us for lunch and a drink at the Dolphin in Uphill \n2.30pm – afternoon leafleting and canvassing\, meeting outside the Village Shop as above
URL:https://party.coop/event/weston-super-mare-2023/
LOCATION:Uphill Village Shop\, 49 Old Church Road\, Uphill\, BS23 4XH\, BS23 4XH
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ORGANIZER;CN="Gareth Dowling":MAILTO:g.dowling@party.coop
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SUMMARY:Redcar and Cleveland Campaign Day
DESCRIPTION:Redcar and Cleveland Co-op Campaign Day\nOn Thursday 4th May\, 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. \nOn Saturday 22nd April we’ll be holding campaign sessions to support our candidates in Redcar and Cleveland \n11.00am – Door knocking in Coatham Ward \nMeet at St Peter’s Church\, Redcar Lane\, Redcar TS10- 3JL – pay & display parking is available on Lord Street next to Muriel Street or along The Promenade. \n2.00pm – Door knocking in Longbeck \nMeet at Kilbridge Close Shopping Parade\, New Marske\, TS11 8DT.
URL:https://party.coop/event/redcar-2023/
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ORGANIZER;CN="Stephen Barry-Stanners":MAILTO:s.stanners@party.coop
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20230420T180000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20230420T180000
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SUMMARY:Co-operation Live - Unleashing co-operative growth
DESCRIPTION:The co-operative sector is an important contributor to the British economy\, providing good jobs and a stake for workers and members in a democratic model. While there are many famous co-operatives in the British economy\, our co-operative sector is smaller than comparable nations like France and the Netherlands. It is clear co-operatives can play a larger role in our economy\, helping to create better more prosperous local economies. \nJoin us for this week’s Co-operation Live where we will hear from representatives from the co-operative sector including Joe Fortune – Co-op Party General Secretary\, Rose Marley – CEO Co-ops UK and Glenn Bowen – Interim Chief Exeutive Cwmpas (formerly Wales Co-operative Development Agency) on why and how we can achieve greater co-operative growth.
URL:https://party.coop/event/co-operation-live-23/co-opgrowth2
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Co-operation Live
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20230416T110000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20230416T160000
DTSTAMP:20260509T083659
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SUMMARY:East Midlands Campaign Day - Sunday 16th April
DESCRIPTION:Join the Co-op Party team campaigning in Bosworth and Hinckley on Sunday 16th April! \nIn the morning\, they’re meeting at 11am outside Markfield Co-op on Main Street\, LE67 9UU. There is plenty of nearby on-street parking\, \nAnd in the afternoon\, it’s a 1.30pm meeting at the George Ward Centre\, Church Lane\, Barwell\, LE98DG. There is on-site parking.
URL:https://party.coop/event/east-midlands-campaign-day-16-april/
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ORGANIZER;CN="Robert Martin":MAILTO:Robertmartin1a@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20230415T100000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20230415T160000
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SUMMARY:A Done Day on Housing Issues
DESCRIPTION:The Swindon branch are holding a done day conference dealing with housing issues. \nThe main speakers are \nDr Alan Whitehead MP\, Southampton Test and Shadow Minister for Energy and Green deal \nand \nCllr Tom Renhard Bristol City councillor and cabinet member for housing delivery and homes \nThe event is being held at \nCentral Community Centre\, \nEmlyn Square\, \nSwindon \nstarting at 10 and finishing at 4 and there is a cost of £10 which includes lunch and refreshments. \nto book a place please contact Dave Griffiths \nTelephone  07957552006    Email: daveg034@gmail.com \nSaturday 15th April 2023. \n 
URL:https://party.coop/event/a-done-day-on-housing-issues/
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20230415
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20230418
DTSTAMP:20260509T083659
CREATED:20230328T132418Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230328T132418Z
UID:61647-1681527600-1681700399@party.coop
SUMMARY:Tees Valley Campaign Weekend
DESCRIPTION:Tees Valley Co-op Campaign Weekend\nOn Thursday 4th May\, 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. \nOn Saturday 15th and Sunday 16th April we’ll be holding campaign sessions to support our candidates in Tees Valley \nSaturday 15th April \n10.30am – Door knockinf for Bill Suthers in Guisborough \nMeet at Sunnyfield House Community Centre\, 36 Westgate\, Guisborough TS14 6BA. pay & display car parking is available nearby. Call Bill on 07885 060 207 \n2.00pm – Door knocking for Jack McKenna in Middlesbrough \nMeet at Sporting Lodge\, Low Lane\, Stainton\, TS17 9LW. Free parking available at this venue.  Call Jack on 07711 981 899 \nSunday 16th April \n12.00 – Door knocking for Charlie Brady\, Alec Brown & Marian Fairley in Kirkleatham \nMeet at Junction of Roseberry Road and Hambleton Avenue Redcar\, TS10 4HG. Free parking just 5 minutes walk away at Roseberry Shopping Centre on Roseberry Road TS10 4NY. Call Charlie on 07913 158 893
URL:https://party.coop/event/tees-2023/
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ORGANIZER;CN="Stephen Barry-Stanners":MAILTO:s.stanners@party.coop
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20230415
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20230418
DTSTAMP:20260509T083659
CREATED:20230325T160908Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230329T101751Z
UID:61611-1681527600-1681700399@party.coop
SUMMARY:Newcastle Campaign Weekend
DESCRIPTION:Newcastle Co-op Campaign Weekend\nOn Thursday 4th May\, 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. \nOn Saturday 15th and Sunday 16th April we’ll be holding a campaign weekend to support our target seat candidates in Newcastle upon Tyne. \nThere are two sessions taking place each day\, and we will be breaking to have lunch. There will also be Postal Vote Direct Mail letters to be delivered so there’s something for everyone to do! \nPlease let us know (using the form below) if you would prefer to deliver Direct Mail instead of door knocking and we will have a bundle ready for you to collect at the meeting points. \nSaturday 15th April \n10.00 – Door knocking for Stephen Barry-Stanners in Lemington. \n12.00 – Break for lunch \n1.30 – Door knocking for Bill Purvis in Denton and Westerhope. \nSunday 16th April \n11.00 – Door knocking for Oskar Avery and Michael Bell in North Jesmond. \n12.00 – Break for lunch \n2.00 – Door knocking for Sylvia Copley in West Fenham. \nMeeting point to all sessions will be emailed to all members who register closer to the date. \nLet us know if you’re coming!
URL:https://party.coop/event/newcastle-campaign-weekend-2023/
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ORGANIZER;CN="Stephen Barry-Stanners":MAILTO:s.stanners@party.coop
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20230402T120000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20230402T120000
DTSTAMP:20260509T083659
CREATED:20230314T141506Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230314T142200Z
UID:61375-1680436800-1680436800@party.coop
SUMMARY:Co-operative Party Campaign Day in the South East
DESCRIPTION:Ahead of the next General Election\, Co-operative Party candidates are working hard to ensure our co-operative values and principles are being shared in constituencies right across the country. \nWe know we have the answers to many of the challenges we face\, and providing a strong voice in Westminster is a key part of our Party’s ability to make a difference on these issues.\nSo are you able to help us? \nJoin us on Sunday 2nd April as we campaign for Labour and Co-operative Prospective Parliamentary Candidate for Hastings and Rye\, Helena Dollimore. \nSo come along and get involved! \n\n  \n 
URL:https://party.coop/event/co-operative-party-campaign-day-in-the-south-west/
LOCATION:Rye Train Station
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20230401T110000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20230401T110000
DTSTAMP:20260509T083659
CREATED:20230327T102751Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230327T102751Z
UID:61622-1680346800-1680346800@party.coop
SUMMARY:Co-operative Party Campaign Day in the West Midlands
DESCRIPTION:Ahead of the next General Election\, Co-operative Party candidates are working hard to ensure our co-operative values and principles are being shared in constituencies right across the country. \nWe know we have the answers to many of the challenges we face\, and providing a strong voice in Westminster is a key part of our Party’s ability to make a difference on these issues.\nSo are you able to help us? \nJoin us on Saturday 20th May as we campaign for Labour and Co-operative Prospective Parliamentary Candidate for Stoke on Trent Central\, Gareth Snell. \nSo come along and get involved! \n\n  \n 
URL:https://party.coop/event/co-operative-party-campaign-day-in-the-west-midlands/
LOCATION:GMB Offices\, Garth Street\, Hanley\, Stoke-on-Trent\, ST1 2AB
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20230401T103000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20230401T103000
DTSTAMP:20260509T083659
CREATED:20230314T142337Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230314T142337Z
UID:61386-1680345000-1680345000@party.coop
SUMMARY:Co-operative Party Campaign Day in the South West
DESCRIPTION:Ahead of the next General Election\, Co-operative Party candidates are working hard to ensure our co-operative values and principles are being shared in constituencies right across the country. \nWe know we have the answers to many of the challenges we face\, and providing a strong voice in Westminster is a key part of our Party’s ability to make a difference on these issues.\nSo are you able to help us? \nJoin us on Saturday 1st April as we campaign for Labour and Co-operative Prospective Parliamentary Candidate for Truro & Falmouth\, Jayne Kirkham. \nSo come along and get involved! \n\n  \n 
URL:https://party.coop/event/co-operative-party-campaign-day-in-the-south-west-2/
LOCATION:Goonhavern Play Area Car Park
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20230322T190000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20230322T200000
DTSTAMP:20260509T083659
CREATED:20230315T102526Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230321T154055Z
UID:61409-1679511600-1679515200@party.coop
SUMMARY:Women's History Month Event: Women in Co-operatives
DESCRIPTION:To mark International Women’s Day and Women’s History Month\, Co-operative Party Women’s Network are holding our first event of the year online on Wednesday 22nd March at 6pm.  \nThis centres on our year’s theme of how we can encourage more women to get involved in co-operative organisations and businesses. We’ll be hearing from inspirational women on why co-operatives work for women and how they can drive equity and equality. \nRegister now so you don’t miss out!
URL:https://party.coop/event/iwd2023
LOCATION:Zoom
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20230322T180000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20230322T180000
DTSTAMP:20260509T083659
CREATED:20230317T165848Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230317T170054Z
UID:61498-1679508000-1679508000@party.coop
SUMMARY:Co-operation Live - Animal Welfare
DESCRIPTION:Labour & Co-operative Government’s have a strong tradition of promoting animal rights and welfare when in Government\, most famously with the fox hunting ban in 2004. \nWith climate change increasingly impacting biodiversity across the world\, we will hear from Mark Glover of Respect for Animals and Nicki Brooks of the Labour Animal Welfare Society on how the next Labour & Co-operative Government can promote animal rights and welfare in the future. We will also hear how co-operators can get involved in promoting animal welfare. \nThis event will be live captioned for greater accessibility.
URL:https://party.coop/event/co-operation-live-animal-welfare/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Co-operation Live
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20230321T190000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20230321T200000
DTSTAMP:20260509T083659
CREATED:20221213T113945Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230130T134256Z
UID:60363-1679425200-1679428800@party.coop
SUMMARY:NEC Election Hustings - Elected members
DESCRIPTION:Open to all ‘Labour & Co-operative’ Members of the Scottish Parliament\, Senedd and London Assembly\, Police and Crime Commissioners\, Elected Mayors and councillors but you must register in advance. \nIf you wish to submit a question to the candidates\, please email board@party.coop with the subject heading ‘NEC Hustings – Elected Members’ by 12noon on 21 March. \nQuestions will be put to all candidates and must relate to the work of the Co-operative Party.
URL:https://party.coop/event/nec-election-hustings-elected-members/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:NEC Election Hustings
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20230316T190000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20230316T200000
DTSTAMP:20260509T083659
CREATED:20221213T113404Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230130T134435Z
UID:60359-1678993200-1678996800@party.coop
SUMMARY:NEC Election Hustings - LGBTQ+
DESCRIPTION:Open to all LGBTQ+ members of the Co-operative Party but you must register in advance. \nIf you wish to submit a question to the candidates\, please email board@party.coop with the subject heading ‘NEC Hustings – LGBTQ+’ by 12noon on 16 March. \nQuestions will be put to all candidates and must relate to the work of the Co-operative Party.
URL:https://party.coop/event/nec-election-hustings-lgbtq/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:NEC Election Hustings
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20230315T190000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20230315T200000
DTSTAMP:20260509T083700
CREATED:20221213T113108Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230130T134747Z
UID:60356-1678906800-1678910400@party.coop
SUMMARY:NEC Election Hustings - Youth
DESCRIPTION:Open to all members of the Co-operative Party aged 30 and under but you must register in advance. \nIf you wish to submit a question to the candidates\, please email board@party.coop with the subject heading ‘NEC Hustings – Youth’ by 12noon on 15 March. \nQuestions will be put to all candidates and must relate to the work of the Co-operative Party.
URL:https://party.coop/event/nec-election-hustings-youth/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:NEC Election Hustings
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20230314T190000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20230314T200000
DTSTAMP:20260509T083700
CREATED:20221213T112844Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230130T134851Z
UID:60353-1678820400-1678824000@party.coop
SUMMARY:NEC Election Hustings - (dis)Ability
DESCRIPTION:Open to all disabled members of the Co-operative Party but you must register in advance. \nIf you wish to submit a question to the candidates\, please email board@party.coop with the subject heading ‘NEC Hustings – (dis)Ability’ by 12noon on 14 March. \nQuestions will be put to all candidates and must relate to the work of the Co-operative Party.
URL:https://party.coop/event/nec-election-hustings-disability/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:NEC Election Hustings
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20230313T190000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20230313T200000
DTSTAMP:20260509T083700
CREATED:20221213T112553Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230130T135001Z
UID:60350-1678734000-1678737600@party.coop
SUMMARY:NEC Election Hustings - BAME
DESCRIPTION:Open to all BAME members of the Co-operative Party but you must register in advance. \nIf you wish to submit a question to the candidates\, please email board@party.coop with the subject heading ‘NEC Hustings – BAME’ by 12noon on 13 March. \nQuestions will be put to all candidates and must relate to the work of the Co-operative Party.
URL:https://party.coop/event/nec-election-hustings-bame/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:NEC Election Hustings
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20230311T103000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20230311T150000
DTSTAMP:20260509T083700
CREATED:20221201T150159Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230308T131850Z
UID:60218-1678530600-1678546800@party.coop
SUMMARY:From Crisis to Co-operation – South West regional conference
DESCRIPTION:For the first time since the start of the Covid-19 pandemic\, the Co-operative Party is returning to your region in one of a series of in-person Conferences being held across all regions and nations of the UK.  Members and supporters from across the South West of England are invited to take part in this event on Saturday 11 March from 10.30am to 3pm in Exeter. \nThis is your Conference and your chance to meet with Co-op Party members from across the South West to discuss\, debate and take part in workshops as we examine the theme ‘From Crisis to Co-operation’ by identifying the local co-operative initiatives that really do make a difference to communities in the midst of a cost of living crisis. \nAs well as hearing examples of best practice from invited guest speakers – we want to hear from you\, our members – on how we can widen ownership in our economy and give people the tools and support to tackle the big issues from inequality\, hunger and energy provision to green jobs and high street regeneration. \nThe programme*\nA broad outline of the event is as follows: \n10:30  Welcome address and introduction \n\nCllr Jane Kirkham\, Labour & Co-operative PC for Truro & Falmouth and Labour Group Leader Cornwall Council\n\n10:40  Keynote address: \n\nJoe Fortune\, Co-operative Party General Secretary\, followed by Q&A\n\n11:00  Co-operative Party Campaigns update: panel discussion\, speakers include: \n\nCllr Philip Bialyk\, Leader Exeter City Council\nCllr Perran Moon\, Cherwell Council and Labour PC for Camborne & Redruth\nCllr Su Aves\, Devon County Council\n\n12:00  Policy workshop:  Co-operative Party General Election Manifesto development \n12:45  LUNCH \n13.15 Diverse Voices – Co-operative Party Equality Networks: Get involved\, with \n\nJennifer Hemingway\, Co-operative Party Equalities Officer\n\n13.20 Focus on .. the South West – speakers include: \n\nHousing: Cllr Jayne Kirkham – Cornwall Council and  Labour Co-operative PC for Truro & Falmouth\nHousing: Cllr Tom Renhard – Cabinet Member\, Bristol City Council\nCommunity Energy: Alastair Mumford – Exeter Community Energy & Director Community Energy England\n\n14.00 Focus on .. social care\, speakers include \n\nCllr Hilary Ackland\, Devon County Council\nJulia Darby – Director  and Founder of Community Care Connect.\n\n14.30 Delivering a co-operative agenda in local government and how to build a co-operative manifesto \n\nJoe Fortune\, General Secretary\nCllr Tudor Evans\, Plymouth City Council\nCllr Josie Parkhouse\, Exeter City Council\nMayor Andrea Lanxon\, St Austell Town Council\n\n15.00 – end- \nFollowing the Conference there will be the opportunity to get out and door-knock to get nearby local Labour & Co-operative Cllr Martyn Snow re-elected to the Pennsylvania Ward\, approx. 15-mins walk from the Conference venue. \n*Subject to change \nVenue\nThe Forum Seminar Rooms 1-3\, The Forum\, Stocker Road\, University of Exeter Streatham Campus\, Northcote House\, Exeter EX4 4SZ. \nThis is at location no. 3 of this campus map https://www.exeter.ac.uk/visit/directions/streathammap/areaamap/.  There is dedicated car parking is located on the campus at car park 3 and designated Blue Badge parking bays are available. \nBy foot  From Exeter Station it is a 15-min walk. \nConference Registration
URL:https://party.coop/event/regionalconf2023-sw
LOCATION:The Forum\, Stocker Road\, University of Exeter Streatham Campus\, EX4 4SZ
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ORGANIZER;CN="Co-op Party Events":MAILTO:events@party.coop
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20230311T103000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20230311T150000
DTSTAMP:20260509T083700
CREATED:20221201T150137Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230308T141940Z
UID:60215-1678530600-1678546800@party.coop
SUMMARY:From Crisis to Co-operation – East of England regional conference
DESCRIPTION:For the first time since the start of the Covid-19 pandemic\, the Co-operative Party is returning to your region in one of a series of in-person Conferences being held across all regions and nations of the UK.  Members and supporters from across the East of England are invited to take part in this event on Saturday 11 March from 10.30am to 3pm in Cambridge (Lord Ashcroft Business School\, ARUniversity\, Broad Street\, CB1 1PT). \nThis is your Conference and your chance to meet with Co-op Party members from across the East of England to discuss\, debate and take part in workshops as we examine the theme ‘From Crisis to Co-operation’ by identifying the local co-operative initiatives that really do make a difference to communities in the midst of a cost of living crisis. \nAs well as hearing examples of best practice from invited guest speakers – we want to hear from you\, our members – on how we can widen ownership in our economy and give people the tools and support to tackle the big issues from inequality\, hunger and energy provision to green jobs and high street regeneration. \nThe programme*\nA broad outline of the event is as follows: \n10:30  Welcome address and introduction: \n\nCllr Anna Smith\, Leader Cambridge Council and Deputy Mayor Cambridgeshire and Peterborough Combined Authority\n\n10:45  Keynote address: \n\nDaniel Zeichner MP for Cambridge & Shadow Minister for Environment\, Food & Rural Affairs\n\n11:15  Co-operative Party Campaigns update: panel discussion\, speakers include:  \n\nFood Justice: Cllr Jack Abbott\,  Labour & Co-operative Parliamentary Candidate for Ipswich & former Suffolk County Councillor\nCommunity power: Cllr Sandra Barr\, Executive Member for Communities\, Neighbourhoods and Co-operative Council\, Stevenage Borough Council\nRob Bates\, Political & Parliamentary Officer Co-op Party (chair)\n\n12:00  Policy workshop: Co-operative Party General Election Manifesto development \n\nLed by: Dan Monaghan\, Policy Officer Co-op Party\n\n12:45  LUNCH \n13.15  Diverse Voices – the Co-operative Party Equality Networks: Get involved \n13.30 Focus on .. the East of England – speakers include: \n\nFairtrade: Mayor John Cook\, Local Organiser Co-op Party (chair)\nGlobal Goals: Alice Macdonald – Parliamentary Candidate for Norwich North\nRetrofit: Cllr Neil MacDonald – Portfolio holder for Housing\, Ipswich Borough Council\nModern Slavery: Cllr Julian Gibbs – Ipswich Borough Council\n\n14.00 Delivering a co-operative agenda locally\, speakers include: \n\nElizabeth Dennis-Harberg\, Leader of North Herts Council\nRob Bates\, Political & Parliamentary Officer Co-op Party (chair)\n\n15.00 -end- \nFollowing the Conference there will be the opportunity to get out and door-knock for a local Labour & Co-operative candidate. \n*Subject to change \nVenue\nLAB 027\, Ground Floor\, Lord Ashcroft Building\, Broad Street\, Anglia Ruskin University\, Cambridge CB1 1PT. \nThis is the orange building on this map: https://s33842.pcdn.co/wp-content/uploads/2020/10/cambridge-campus-and-city-map.pdf  \nTravel\nThe venue is located close to Cambridge mainline station.  Those travelling by car are advised to ‘park and ride’ due to traffic congestion in Cambridge.  There is blue-badge parking available adjacent to the Lord Ashcroft Building (information on parking\, rail links and park & ride is on the map link above). \nConference Registration\n\n 
URL:https://party.coop/event/regionalconf2023-eofe
LOCATION:LAB 027\, Ground Floor\, Lord Ashcroft Building\, Anglia Ruskin University\, Broad Street\, CB1 1PT
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ORGANIZER;CN="Co-op Party Events":MAILTO:events@party.coop
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20230304T090000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20230304T173000
DTSTAMP:20260509T083700
CREATED:20230131T100019Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230131T100553Z
UID:60901-1677920400-1677951000@party.coop
SUMMARY:London Co-operative Party conference
DESCRIPTION:London Co-operative Party Conference 2023\nWith campaign workshops\, policy debates and open sessions\, this year’s London Co-operative Party Conference is all about action \nThe London Co-operative Party Conference is back this year\, larger than ever\, with a focus on bringing our movement together to meet\, learn from one another and debate solutions to the challenges our City faces. \nWe’ll be getting updates on the amazing work of the Co-operative Party’s elected representatives at all levels of government\, as well as hearing inspiring examples of co-operative and community action across our city. \n…But it won’t just be speeches and panels – this conference is about ensuring members have the opportunity to share ideas\, shape our campaigns and contribute to policy in the year ahead\, and for newer members to get more involved in the Co-operative Party’s work. \nHighlights of year’s Agenda include: \n\nPolicy discussions on Tackling Transport Poverty\, Fair Tax\, Policing\, doubling the size of London’s Co-operative sector. and the Great Homes Upgrade campaign.\nThe chance to meet our Co-operative Parliamentary candidates and to learn more about how you can play your part in getting them elected\nHands-on campaign planning sessions on Fairtrade and Food Justice\nInformation and networking for current and aspiring Labour & Co-operative local government candidates\nOpen sessions on topics proposed by delegates and chosen on the day\n\nThis event is open to all Co-operative Party members in London and beyond\, as well as ‘co-op curious’ Labour Party members interested in joining us or finding out more. \nTickets are £5.00 for members and £10.00 for non-members (£3.50 for concessions & unwaged) and include tea\, coffee and lunch.
URL:https://party.coop/event/londoncooppartyconf2023/
LOCATION:Abbey Centre\, 34 Great Smith St\,\, Westminster\, London\, SW1P 3BU
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ORGANIZER;CN="London Co-operative Party":MAILTO:london@local.party.coop
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20230225T103000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20230225T150000
DTSTAMP:20260509T083700
CREATED:20221201T150108Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230216T085759Z
UID:60212-1677321000-1677337200@party.coop
SUMMARY:From Crisis to Co-operation – Midlands regional conference
DESCRIPTION:For the first time since the start of the Covid-19 pandemic\, the Co-operative Party is returning to your region in one of a series of in-person Conferences being held across all regions and nations of the UK.  Members and supporters from across East & West Midlands are invited to take part in this event in Derby on Saturday 25 February from 10.30am to 3pm. \nThis is your Conference and your chance to meet with Co-op Party members from across the Midlands to discuss\, debate and take part in workshops as we examine the theme ‘From Crisis to Co-operation’ by identifying the local co-operative initiatives that really do make a difference to communities in the midst of a cost of living crisis. \nAs well as hearing examples of best practice from invited guest speakers – we want to hear from you\, our members – on how we can widen ownership in our economy and give people the tools and support to tackle the big issues from inequality\, hunger and energy provision to green jobs and high street regeneration. \nThe venue\nDerby University Enterprise Centre\, Bridge Street\, Derby\, Derbyshire\, DE1 3LD \nThe programme*\nA broad outline of the event is as follows: \n10:30  Welcome address : \n\nCatherine Atkinson\, Labour & Co-operative prospective parliamentary candidate (PPC) for Derby North\nBaggy Shanker\, Labour & Co-operative PPC for Derby South and Leader of the Labour Group on Derby City Council\n\n10:40 Keynote address & Q&A: Alex Norris MP\, Shadow Minister for Levelling Up \n11:00  Co-operative Party Campaigns update\, speakers include: \n\nStu Sherwin\, Stirchley Co-operative Development\nDr Jeevun Sandher\, Head of Economics New Economics Foundation\nCllr Emily Wood\, Lincoln Council\nChair – Elaine Dean\n\n12:00  Policy workshop: Co-operative Party General Election Manifesto development \n12:45  LUNCH \n13.15  Co-operative Party Equality Networks: Get involved \n\nJennifer Hemingway\, Equalities Officer\, Co-operative Party\n\n13.30 Keynote address (via Zoom): Preet Gill MP\, Chair of Co-operative Party Parliamentary Group and Shadow Secretary of State for International Development. \n13.45 Focus on.. the Midlands: \n\nBaroness Anderson of Stoke on Trent on West Mids Levelling up\nJeevan Jones\, National Members Council\, the Co-op\n\n14.15 Delivering a co-operative agenda locally\, speakers include: \n\nTom McNeill\, Dept. Police & Crime Commissioner West Midlands\nCllr Alison Martin\, Derby City Council\n\n14.45 Final words – looking forward to a co-operative future in the Midlands \n\nLord Vernon Coaker\n\n15.00 – end- \nFollowing the Conference there will be the opportunity to get out and door-knock for a local Labour & Co-operative candidate. \n*Subject to change \nConference Registration
URL:https://party.coop/event/regionalconf23-midlands
LOCATION:Derby University Enterprise Centre\, Bridge Street\, Derby\, DE1 3LD
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ORGANIZER;CN="Co-op Party Events":MAILTO:events@party.coop
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20230225T103000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20230225T150000
DTSTAMP:20260509T083700
CREATED:20221201T150040Z
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SUMMARY:From Crisis to Co-operation – Yorkshire & Humberside regional conference
DESCRIPTION:For the first time since the start of the Covid-19 pandemic\, the Co-operative Party is returning to your region in one of a series of in-person Conferences being held across all regions and nations of the UK.  Members and supporters from across Yorkshire and Humberside are invited to take part in this event in Doncaster on Saturday 25 February from 10.30am to 3pm. \nThis is your Conference and your chance to meet with Co-op Party members from across the Yorkshire & Humberside region to discuss\, debate and take part in workshops as we examine the theme ‘From Crisis to Co-operation‘ by identifying the local co-operative initiatives that really do make a difference to communities in the midst of a cost of living crisis. \nAs well as hearing examples of best practice from invited guest speakers – we want to hear from you\, our members – on how we can widen ownership in our economy and give people the tools and support to tackle the big issues from inequality\, hunger and energy provision to green jobs and high street regeneration. \nThe venue\nRegent Hotel\, Regent Square\, Doncaster DN1 2DS \nThe programme*\nA broad outline of the event is as follows: \n10:30  Welcome address and introduction \n10:40  Keynote address & Q&A: Tracy Brabin – Labour & Co-operative Mayor of West Yorkshire \n11:00  Co-operative Party Campaigns update: \n\nEmma Hoddinott – Assistant General Secretary\nClaire Chapman\, Debbie Roberts & Rachel Mallon – Members Pioneers\, the Co-op\n\n11:45  Policy workshop: Co-operative Party General Election Manifesto development \n12:30  LUNCH \n13.00 Diverse Voices – the Co-operative Party Equality Networks: Get involved \n13.15 Keynote address & Q&A: Rachel Maskell MP\, Labour & Co-operative Member of Parliament for York Central \n13.30 Focus on Energy\, speakers include: \n\nDave Berry – Sheffield Renewables\nEmma Hoddinott – Cant Wait to Insulate\nHugh Goulbourne – CO2Sense CIC\nCllr Dave Sheppard – Cabinet Member for Social Inclusion\, Rotherham Council – Warm Spaces initiative\n\n14.15 Keynote address: Oliver Coppard\, Labour & Co-operative Mayor of South Yorkshire \n14.30 Delivering a co-operative agenda locally\, speakers include: \n\nCllr Shabir Pandor\, Leader Kirklees Council\nCllr Claire Douglas\, Leader of Labour Group\, York City Council\nCllr Daren Hale\, Leader of Labour Group\, Hull City Council\n\n15.00 – end- \nFollowing the Conference there will be the opportunity to get out and door-knock for a local Labour & Co-operative candidate. \n*Subject to change \nOther guest speakers\nWill be confirmed shortly \nConference Registration
URL:https://party.coop/event/regionalconf2023y%26h
LOCATION:Regent Hotel\, Regent Square\, Doncaster\, DN1 2DS
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