Category Archives: Events

There’s still time to secure a place at our Co-operative Education roundtable discussion on Saturday 19th November 2016 (10:30 – 3:30) at Cartrefi Cymru, Cardiff The programme comprises a mix of keynote interventions from 4 speakers, and facilitated group discussions. … Continue reading →

The Plunkett Foundation are running three open day events taking place across rural Wales hosted by established community co-operatives. The events showcase the benefits community run enterprises can bring to rural communities. These events are for anyone worried about the … Continue reading →

Co-operatives UK are running the following training courses:- Bristol: Venue: Hamilton House, Bristol, is your nearest venue Tues 3/6/14 – Being a good co-op member – Book now here Thurs 10/7/14 – Effective meetings & decision making – Book now here Tues 9/9/14 – Strategic planning and … Continue reading →

A conversation and call to action You can’t help but notice there has been dramatic change within the co-operative movement over the past year.And with big opportunities and challenges ahead, we must now come together to have real, open and … Continue reading →

Are you interested in the future of co-operatives and mutuals in Wales, and the role they play in the Welsh economy and our communities? Maybe you work for a co-operative or mutual, or provide support to such businesses in Wales. … Continue reading →

A Social Co-ops Development Forum for Wales has been established to bring together all those working to develop co-operatives in the field of social care. This is particularly important at this time as the Social Services & Wellbeing Bill has … Continue reading →

As part of National Ethical Investment Week, Shared Interest are organising an event called Finance: What’s Faith Got To Do With It?’ in partnership with the Church in Wales, Fair Trade Wales, Cardiff Business School, ECCR and CCLA. It will … Continue reading →

As part of the Co-operatives UK Congress which took place in Cardiff from June 29th to 30th, Co-operatives and Mutuals Wales organised a workshop on the Community Ownership of Sport in partnership with Supporters Direct, Sport Wales, Merthyr Town FC … Continue reading →

Co-operatives and Mutuals Wales in partnership with Supporters Direct are organising a free event as part of the Co-operative Congress in Cardiff on June 29th. The event is free to attend, and is also open to all full Congress delegates   … Continue reading →

Wales Co-operative Centre are organising a free seminar on Regeneration through Co-operatives at Too Good to Waste  in Porth, Tuesday 30th April 2013, 10.00am – 1.00pm Locally owned co-operatives such as Bron Afon Community Housing and RCT Homes do a fantastic job … Continue reading →

Co-operative Group Membership Wales/Cymru are once again holding a one day conference for Co-ops Fortnight. This year’s conference is again organised in conjunction with the IWA. Details at: www.iwa.org.uk/en/events/view/212  or download the flyer: Co-operative Conference 2013 – Flyer

A Social Co-ops Development Forum for Wales has been established to bring together all those working to develop co-operatives in the field of social care. This is particularly important at this time as the Social Services & Wellbeing Bill has just been … Continue reading →

Co-ops and Credit Unions – Perfect Partners in Community Regeneration 22-23rd Feb 2013, Parkway Hotel, Cwmbran Booking is now open at www.co-forum2013.eventbrite.co.uk  2012, the International Year of Co-operatives, was a great opportunity to raise the profile of the Co-operative and Mutual movement, … Continue reading →

Future Co-operatives programme is out and booking is now available. Organised by  Co-operative Futures, this is regarded by many as one of the highlights of the co-operative calendar. This time the event will be held at HF Holidays’ Longmyndd Hotel in … Continue reading →

Dear Co-operator  Are you based in Mid or North Wales? Already a member of Co-operatives and Mutuals Wales or Co-operatives UK? Interested in joining? Want to know more about what we offer?  If so, you are invited to:- A joint … Continue reading →

A date for your diary. Details will follow in the new year

Alex Bird of Co-operatives and Mutuals Wales, in partnership with Derek Walker of Wales Co-operative Centre and Liz Moyle and Ashley Drake of the Co-operative Group presented a workshop at Co-operatives United about their visit to Mondragon in April 2012.

This was a momentous occasion for the UK co-operative sector. Co-operatives UK proudly hosted, with the Co-operative Group and the ICA, the culminating event of the International Year of Co-operatives here in the UK, in Manchester; with an abundance of Co-operatives UK members … Continue reading →

On Monday November 26th we are holding a joint members meeting with Co-operatives UK at the Interchange, Old Colwyn, Colwyn Bay to launch our joint membership offer. The event is free to members and those interested in joining and includes … Continue reading →

A workshop session Mondragon – a view from Wales at Co-operatives United will be based on the study trip to Mondragon and report published earlier this year by the IWA. This was made possible by generous sponsorship from the Co-operative … Continue reading →