Coop Community News | Articles (Page 8)

Friends play a great role at Treetops - and shoppers make their contribution too!

By Neil Speight

20th Aug 2020 7:21 am | Moments that matter

Thurrock Foodbank has thanked contributors for supporting its work - including youngsters from St Clere's School in Stanford-le-Hope and a borough medical centr.

Playing is a way of life for one of Thurrock's hidden gems supported by the Co-op

By Neil Speight

14th Aug 2020 2:34 pm | Moments that matter

A charity that puts the well-being of community members of all ages at the forefront of its thinking has spoken with gratitude about being selected as a benefic.

Jan's thirty years of service and she's still happy in the hot spot! Baker sums up spirit of the Co-op

By Neil Speight

11th Aug 2020 7:42 am | Moments that matter

Pop into the Socketts Heath Co-op store in Grays and it is likely the first thing that strikes you is the smell of fresh baking. .

Community cafe at Grays beach is poised to welcome customers again

By Neil Speight

31st Jul 2020 7:32 am | Moments that matter

Grays' community-run Lightship Cafe at Grays Beach is about to open its doors again after the Covid lockdown. .

Animal hospital highlights dangers of not disposing of rubbish properly as it saves bird

By Neil Speight

20th Jul 2020 8:37 am | Moments that matter

Don't put animals in danger through carelessness

South essex Wildlife Hospital has highlighted one of the dangers of people not disposing of their rubbish - particularly Covid-19 protection kit - properly .

Putting others first - opportunities for youngsters in Thurrock where community and shoppers unite to support Girlguiding

By Neil Speight

12th Jul 2020 1:44 pm | Moments that matter

The spirit of community and spirit of putting service before self is exemplified by young people who belong to Girlguiding.

Community park moves closer to getting fully back in business

By Neil Speight

3rd Jul 2020 12:17 pm | Moments that matter

Of all the many community groups in Thurrock few are as active in their neighbourhood as the Friends of Hardie Park in Stanford-le-Hope who are getting ready fo.

What does a Co-op pioneer do?

By Neil Speight

30th Jun 2020 9:52 am | Local initiatives

Member Pioneer, Sheila Elsey, helps out at a local tea party supported by the Coop to help combat loneliness.

A group of community-minded people are making a real contribution to the welfare and well-being of neighbours and residents with the Co-op.

Co-op prescription service delivers direct to your door in Thurrock

By Neil Speight

29th Jun 2020 5:51 pm | Local initiatives

Residents in Thurrock can now take an advantage of a service offered by the Co-op – and get their prescriptions delivered direct to their door at no extra cost.

Friends enjoyed a walk to pay tribute to Dad!

By Neil Speight

21st Jun 2020 5:31 pm | Big seasonal moments