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Young Co-operator's Network (YCN) weekend
Read on to hear all about the action-packed weekend Connie had with the YNC, or jump straight into the video. Watch the video through this link here!
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Pioneering new ways of purchasing energy
In 1844, faced with expensive and often adulterated foodstuffs, the Rochdale Pioneers came together to open a single shop selling good quality food. Within three months this group had become known for selling high quality foodstuffs, and a co-operative movement began to rapidly grow. Those pioneers designed a series of principles which still govern the cooperative movement today.
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A new renewable community energy joint venture
The Co-op and Octopus Energy have today announced the launch of a new community energy firm.