<div class="gmail_quote">---------- Forwarded message ----------<br>From: "Cooke, Charles" <<a href="mailto:CCooke@lincolnshirecda.coop">CCooke@lincolnshirecda.coop</a>><br>Date: May 31, 2012 7:24 AM<br>Subject: FW: Co-operatives East Midlands - Event/Competition<br>
To: "Cooke, Charles" <<a href="mailto:CCooke@lincolnshirecda.coop">CCooke@lincolnshirecda.coop</a>><br><br type="attribution">
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<p><div><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif";color:#1f497d">Co-operatives EM are holding a showcase of co-operative diversity in – details below.<u></u><u></u></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif";color:#1f497d">Event is planned in Grantham in July<u></u><u></u></span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif";color:#1f497d">Have you had notice and would you be interested in taking part? <u></u><u></u></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif";color:#1f497d">The intention is to demonstrate the diversity of co-operative business in the Region to a new audience of private and public sector.<u></u><u></u></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif";color:#1f497d">If you would like to be involved, please contact Angela Porter urgently<u></u><u></u></span></p><p class="MsoNormal">
<span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif";color:#1f497d"><u></u> <u></u></span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif";color:#1f497d">Regards<u></u><u></u></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif";color:#1f497d">Charles Cooke<u></u><u></u></span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif";color:#1f497d"><a href="tel:07969875464" value="+447969875464" target="_blank">07969875464</a><u></u><u></u></span></p>
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<p><div><div style="border:none;border-top:solid #b5c4df 1.0pt;padding:3.0pt 0cm 0cm 0cm"><p class="MsoNormal"><b><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Tahoma","sans-serif"">From:</span></b><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Tahoma","sans-serif""> Angela Porter [mailto:<a href="mailto:cooperativesem@gmail.com" target="_blank">cooperativesem@gmail.com</a>] <br>
<b>Sent:</b> 15 May 2012 09:46<br><b>To:</b> <a href="mailto:lpc.lincolnshire@btconnect.com" target="_blank">lpc.lincolnshire@btconnect.com</a>; <a href="mailto:info@fens.coop" target="_blank">info@fens.coop</a>; Cooke, Charles; <a href="mailto:info@the-ropewalk.co.uk" target="_blank">info@the-ropewalk.co.uk</a>; <a href="mailto:kate.bowyer@derbycitycreditunion.org" target="_blank">kate.bowyer@derbycitycreditunion.org</a>; <a href="mailto:jdaahir@somalidevelopmentservicesltd.co.uk" target="_blank">jdaahir@somalidevelopmentservicesltd.co.uk</a>; <a href="mailto:gpc@britishgrowers.org" target="_blank">gpc@britishgrowers.org</a>; <a href="mailto:nicola_parkin@hotmail.com" target="_blank">nicola_parkin@hotmail.com</a><br>
<b>Subject:</b> Fwd: Co-operatives East Midlands - Event/Competition<u></u><u></u></span></p></div><p class="MsoNormal"><u></u> <u></u></p><div><p class="MsoNormal">Hello,<u></u><u></u></p><div><p class="MsoNormal"><u></u> <u></u></p>
</div><div><p class="MsoNormal">To celebrate the <b>United Nations International Year of Co-operatives</b>, Co-operatives East Midlands are holding an event during Co-operatives Fortnight aimed at showcasing the very best of co-operatives from around the East Midlands, <b>The East Midlands Co-operative Showcase. </b><u></u><u></u></p>
</div><div><p class="MsoNormal"><u></u> <u></u></p></div><div><p class="MsoNormal">This is a wonderful opportunity to share and demonstrate the<b> UN 2012 talking points</b>:<u></u><u></u></p></div><div><p class="MsoNormal">
That co-operatives make a difference to local communities right across the world - <b>'local impact on a global scale';</b><u></u><u></u></p></div><div><p class="MsoNormal">that co-operatives share, whether it's profits, wealth or time - <b>'Co-operatives share'</b>'; that co-operatives are unique because they give everyday people an equal say - <b>'owned by everyday people'</b> and that they are diverse, vibrant and global -<b> 'co-operatives are bubbling up everywhere</b>' <a href="http://www.uk.coop/2012" target="_blank"><span style="color:#1155cc">www.uk.coop/2012</span></a><u></u><u></u></p>
</div><div><p class="MsoNormal"><u></u> <u></u></p></div><div><p class="MsoNormal">We would be delighted if <b>your co-operative/organisation could join us by having a stall/activity </b>as together we demonstrate the diversity, success and opportunities available through the co-operative model here in the East Midlands. <u></u><u></u></p>
</div><div><p class="MsoNormal"><u></u> <u></u></p></div><div><p class="MsoNormal">The East Midlands Co-operative Showcase is being held on the<b> 5th July 2012</b>, at the <b>Jubilee Centre in Grantham</b> <b>11.00am - 4.00pm</b>, there is no cost for a stall and refreshments are provided to exhibitors throughout the day, with a coffee bar available to visitors. The Jubilee Centre in the heart of Grantham has been selected to host this unique event due to its location close to the geographical heart of the East Midlands. It is a newly refurbished community facility that works co-operatively, and used to be a Co-operative department store, with good disability access, excellent parking facilities and close to primary road networks.<u></u><u></u></p>
</div><div><p class="MsoNormal"><u></u> <u></u></p></div><div><p class="MsoNormal">We shall be promoting this event to politicians, decision makers, educators and the local commercial sector along with the general public and would ask for support in marketing the event through your own networks. Publicity materials will be available shortly.<u></u><u></u></p>
</div><div><p class="MsoNormal"><u></u> <u></u></p></div><div><p class="MsoNormal">Alongside the EM Co-operative Showcase we are also today launching a <b>photographic/video competition</b> which is open to all ages and creative abilities. <b> 'Capture the co-operative moment'</b> is open to individuals or co-operatives themselves and not only are there cash prizes but we shall be proud to place the winning photographs and videos on our soon to be refurbished website and marketing materials - the deadline for entry is 5pm on the 20th June, so start snapping/filming today and take up this fantastic opportunity to join in the fun and at the same time gain promotion for YOUR co-operative. Rules and an entry form are attached.<u></u><u></u></p>
</div><div><p class="MsoNormal"><u></u> <u></u></p></div><div><p class="MsoNormal">If you have further questions please do not hesitate to contact me. I look forward to receiving your completed stall booking form shortly (further practical information on the event will be sent out in due course) - please don't delay, we expect demand for this exciting and unique event in this very special year of Co-operatives to be high.<u></u><u></u></p>
</div><div><p class="MsoNormal"><u></u> <u></u></p></div><div><p class="MsoNormal">kind regards,<u></u><u></u></p></div><div><p class="MsoNormal">Angela<u></u><u></u></p></div><div><p class="MsoNormal"><u></u> <u></u></p>
</div><p class="MsoNormal">-- <br><span style="font-family:"Arial","sans-serif";color:#ff9900">Angela Porter</span><u></u><u></u></p><div><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family:"Arial","sans-serif";color:#ff9900">Co-operatives East Midlands Co-ordinator</span><u></u><u></u></p>
</div><div><p class="MsoNormal"><u></u> <u></u></p></div><div><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family:"Arial","sans-serif";color:#ff9900"><a href="http://www.cooperatives-em.coop" target="_blank">www.cooperatives-em.coop</a></span><u></u><u></u></p>
</div><div><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family:"Arial","sans-serif";color:#ff9900">facebook: co-operatives East Midlands</span><u></u><u></u></p></div><div><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family:"Arial","sans-serif";color:#ff9900">Twitter @CoopsEastMid</span><u></u><u></u></p>
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</div><div><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family:"Arial","sans-serif";color:#ff9900">c/o Lincolnshire Co-operative Ltd</span><u></u><u></u></p></div><div><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family:"Arial","sans-serif";color:#ff9900">Stanley Bett House</span><u></u><u></u></p>
</div><div><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family:"Arial","sans-serif";color:#ff9900">15/23 Tentercroft Street</span><u></u><u></u></p></div><div><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family:"Arial","sans-serif";color:#ff9900">Lincoln LN5 7DB</span><u></u><u></u></p>
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</div><div><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif";color:#222222;background:#ffffcc">Thumbs</span> at the ready! Download Co-operate. Download a better world. 12 noon, 19 June.<a href="http://www.uk.coop/co-operate" title="http://www.uk.coop/co-operate" target="_blank">www.uk.coop/co-operate</a> <u></u><u></u></p>
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<u></u> <u></u></p></div><p class="MsoNormal">-- <br><span style="font-family:"Arial","sans-serif";color:#ff9900">Angela Porter</span><u></u><u></u></p><div><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family:"Arial","sans-serif";color:#ff9900">Co-operatives East Midlands Co-ordinator</span><u></u><u></u></p>
</div><div><p class="MsoNormal"><u></u> <u></u></p></div><div><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family:"Arial","sans-serif";color:#ff9900"><a href="http://www.cooperatives-em.coop" target="_blank">www.cooperatives-em.coop</a></span><u></u><u></u></p>
</div><div><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family:"Arial","sans-serif";color:#ff9900">facebook: co-operatives East Midlands</span><u></u><u></u></p></div><div><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family:"Arial","sans-serif";color:#ff9900">Twitter @CoopsEastMid</span><u></u><u></u></p>
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</div><div><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family:"Arial","sans-serif";color:#ff9900">c/o Lincolnshire Co-operative Ltd</span><u></u><u></u></p></div><div><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family:"Arial","sans-serif";color:#ff9900">Stanley Bett House</span><u></u><u></u></p>
</div><div><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family:"Arial","sans-serif";color:#ff9900">15/23 Tentercroft Street</span><u></u><u></u></p></div><div><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family:"Arial","sans-serif";color:#ff9900">Lincoln LN5 7DB</span><u></u><u></u></p>
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