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There is so much going on during the International Year of Co-operative's with new exciting events happening all the time. Take a look below at all of our latest news events to find out what events could be happening near you and how you can get involved in the International Year of Co-operative's.






Help Co-operatives Grow

CAMPAIGNING NEWS

As 2012 is the International Year of Co-operatives, this is an ideal time to launch our exciting new Tackling Global Poverty campaign: Grow Co-operatives.

13/04/2012 by Yvonne Batten

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Scottish Parliament

CONFERENCE AND EVENTS

On 9th February, the Scottish Parliament held a celebratory reception for the United Nations's International Year of Co-operatives.

17/02/2012 by Yvonne Batten

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Toad Lane Museum

MAKING HISTORY

The UK is widely considered the birthplace of the co-operative movement and the first successful co-op shop was opened in 1844 in Rochdale, North West England. 

07/02/2012 by Yvonne Batten

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On top of the world

MAKING HISTORY

Rochdale has been named World Capital of Co-operatives. The town was awarded the honorary title at a global meeting of more than 2,000 co-operatives in Mexico.

24/11/2011 by Yvonne Batten

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