Monthly Archives: September 2011

Co-operative Xest’s New Range of Low Energy Radiators and Heated Blankets Ensure Comfort and Safety as Winter Approaches

Posted on September 15, 2011 by admin

Co-operative Xest have expanded their range of daily living aids in time for the onset of winter, to include low-energy heated blankets and Portable Radiators that can help people keep warm without the worry of increased heating bills.

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Winner of our luxury ‘Local Flavours’ hamper in association with Hampshire Fare.

Posted on September 15, 2011 by admin

Congratulations to Susan Trimmer (pictured centre) from Basingstoke who won our ‘Local Flavours’ hamper worth over £100. The competition ran as part of this year’s Hampshire Food Festival.

Jessica Nevett, our Brand Engagement and Communications Manager said: “As a community retailer The Southern Co-operative is committed to providing locally sourced food and produce where possible to help support a sustainable rural economy. We are proud to work with Hampshire Fare and enjoy supporting the Hampshire Food Festival. We hope that Mrs Trimmer thoroughly enjoys her hamper of local goodies”.

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Members visit Bookers Vineyard

Posted on September 7, 2011 by admin

Members from the West Sussex CCG attended a guided tour of Bookers Vineyard on Saturday 6th August. 

33 Members attended the guided tour of the vineyard, the state of the art winery, were given a lesson on wine tasting before enjoying a ploughman’s supper with local products.

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Young people discover the ‘Consequences’

Posted on September 6, 2011 by admin

Teenagers in Portsmouth gave the audience plenty of food for thought as they put on a production about the consequences of criminal behaviour as part of an innovative new project created by The Southern Co-operative in partnership with the New Theatre Royal and youth organisations Catch22, Wessex Restorative Justice, Motiv8 and Respect Programme.

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West Sussex Co-operative Community Group visit Levin Down

Posted on September 6, 2011 by admin

On the 20th August 14 members and 4 children from West Sussex Co-operative Community Group attended a guided tour of Levin Down. The group of member’s was accompanied by volunteer Ann, and Mark Anscombe of Sussex Wildlife Trust.

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