Central Co-op Member Events
Look up events and activities near you below
If you have any questions on our Member events and activities please email Member.Community@centralengland.coop
Western Region
| Event | Venue Address | Times | Members only (Yes/No) | Event Description |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Intermediate Modern Sequence Dance | Great Barr Rooms (Above The Co-operative Florist), 620 Walsall Road, Birmingham. B42 1EZ | Monday 10:30am - 11:45am | Yes | |
| Beginners Modern Sequence Dance | Great Barr Rooms (Above The Co-operative Florist), 620 Walsall Road, Birmingham. B42 1EZ | Monday at 1:15pm | Yes | |
| History Group | Birmingham friends of the Earth, 54-57 Allison Street, Birmingham B5 5TH | 1st Tuesday of the month at 7:00pm | Yes | |
| Co-op Film Club | Birmingham friends of the Earth, 54-57 Allison Street, Birmingham B5 5TH | 2nd Thursday of the month at 18:30pm | Yes | |
| Retired Employees Association | Carrs Lane Church, Carrs Lane, Birmingham, B4 7SX | 2nd Friday of the month at 1:00pm | Yes | |
| CEC Gardening Club | The Cotteridge Church, 24 Pershore Road South, Kings Norton, Birmingham, B30 3EJ | 4th Wednesday of the month at 7:30pm | Yes | |
| Great Barr Musical Theatre Co-operative | Great Barr Rooms (Above The Co-operative Florist), 620 Walsall Road, Birmingham. B42 1EZ | Tuesday at 7pm | Yes | |
| Members’ Table Tennis Group | Great Barr Rooms (Above The Co-operative Florist), 620 Walsall Road, Birmingham. B42 1EZ | Monday’s 6.00-8.00pm | Yes |
Eastern Region
| Event | Venue Address | Times | Members only (Yes/No) | Event Description |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Loddon Friendship Group | Saxon House, Kittens Lane, Loddon, Norfolk, NR14 6JE | 1st Monday of every month (incl Bank Holidays) 11am-12:30pm | Yes | £1 entry |
| Reepham Knit and Natters | The Bircham Centre, Market Place, Reepham, Norfolk, NR10 4JJ | 1st Monday of the month (excl Bank Holidays) 2-4pm | Yes | £1 entry |
Northern Region
| Event | Venue Address | Times | Members only (Yes/No) | Event Description |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chesterfield Afternoon Group | Chesterfield Football Club, The Proact Stadium, 1866 Sheffield Road, Whittington Moor, Chesterfield, Derbyshire, S41 8NZ | 1st Wednesday of every month 2pm - 3pm | YES – anyone can join | Have speakers each month over a cup of tea/coffee. £1 donation towards it. |
| Chesterfield Painting group | St Thomas Centre, Chatsworth Road, Brampton, Chesterfield, S40 3AW | 3rd Tuesday of every month 1pm - 3pm | YES – anyone can join | This group is available to people of intermediate ability £3.50 per session |
| Shepley Creative Writing | Shepley Library & Information Centre, Marsh Lane, Shepley, HD8 8AE | 1st and 3rd Monday of every Month | YES | Continue to meet online |
| Keep Fit Derby | St Peter’s Church, Derby, DE1 1NN | Tuesday 10am - 11am & 12.15 pm - 1.15pm | YES | This group is available to people of all different levels of ability £1.20 per session |
| Tai Chi Ilkeston | Flamsteed Centre, Albert Street, Ilkeston, DE7 6GU | Monday at 1.30pm - 3pm | YES | This group is available to people of all different levels of ability £3.50 per session |
| Dance Class (Ballroom, Modern, Sequence) | Dora Phillips Hall, Wood Street, Eastwood, Nottingham, NG16 3DD | 2nd Wednesday of every month 2pm - 4pm | YES | This group is available to people of all different levels of ability £1.00 fee |
| Chesterfield Choral Society | Eastwood Buildings, Rose Hill, Chesterfield, Derbyshire, S40 1LW | Friday at 7.30 - 9.30 | Separate organisation | |
| Derby History Group | Worker Educational Association - Canal Street | Meet Once a Month | YES | |
| Wyndham Co-operative Women’s Group | Nunsfield Community Centre, Boulton Lane, Derby, DE24 0FD | Thursday at 7.30 - 9.30pm | YES | |
| Derby Woodcraft Folk - Elfins (6/9 years) - Pioneers (10/12 years | WEA Lodge Lane | Monday at 6.15pm - 7.45pm (Term time only) | Separate organisation | |
| Friendship Group | St Peter’s Church, Derby, DE1 1NN | Tuesday at 1.30 - 4.00pm Every Month Jan-Nov | YES | |
| Tatting & Craft Group | Insomnia Café, Community Room, 471-473 Burton Rd, Littleover, Derby, DE23 6FQ | Alternate Tuesdays 2.00pm - 4.00pm | YES – anyone can join | This group is available to people of all different levels of ability |
Southern Region
| Event | Venue Address | Times | Members only (Yes/No) | Event Description |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Calligraphy (1) | Salvation Army, Ladysmith Road, South Wigston, Leicester, LE18 4UZ | Monday 10.00am - 12.00pm | Open to new members | This group is available to people of all different levels of ability. |
| Calligraphy (2) | Salvation Army, Ladysmith Road, South Wigston, Leicester, LE18 4UZ | Tuesday 2.00pm - 4.00pm | Open to new members | This group is available to people of all different levels of ability. |
| Creative Embroidery | Salvation Army, Ladysmith Road, South Wigston, Leicester, LE18 4UZ | Wednesday 1.00pm - 4.00pm | Open to new members | This group is available to people of all different levels of ability. |
| Floristry (1) | St Nicholas Church Hall, Main Street, Fleckney, Leicestershire, LE8 8AP | Thursday 9.30-11.30am, 12.45-2.45pm, 7.00-9.00pm Friday 9.:30-11.:30am | Open to new members | This group is available to people of all different levels of ability. |
| Watercolour Painting (1) | Salvation Army, Ladysmith Road, South Wigston, Leicester, LE18 4UZ | Wednesday 9:30am - 11.30am | Open to new members | This group is available to people of all different levels of ability. |
| Watercolour Painting (2) | Salvation Army, Ladysmith Road, South Wigston, Leicester, LE18 4UZ | Thursday 9.30am - 11.30am | Open to new members | This group is available to people of all different levels of ability. |
| Watercolour Painting (3) | Salvation Army, Ladysmith Road, South Wigston, Leicester, LE18 4UZ | Thursday 12.00pm - 2.00pm | Open to new members | This group is available to people of all different levels of ability. |
| Watercolour Painting (4) | Salvation Army, Ladysmith Road, South Wigston, Leicester, LE18 4UZ | Friday 9.30am - 12.00pm | Open to new members | This group is available to people of all different levels of ability. |
| Yoga | Barton Seagrave Village Hall, Bertone Road, Kettering, NN15 6WF | Thursday 10.00am – 11.30am | Open to new members | This group is available to people of all different levels of ability. |
| Leicestershire Co-operative Band | Unit 24A, The Springboard Centre, Mantle Lane, Coalville | Tuesdays & Thursdays at 8pm to 10pm Wednesday 6pm – 7.30pm (Training Band) | Open to new members | n/a |
| Ratby Co-operative Band | Band Headquarters, Taverner Drive, Ratby, Leicestershire LE6 0HQ | Monday - Mid Band 7.30pm - 9.30pm Tuesday - Beginner and Training Band 6pm - 6.45pm Tuesday - Junior Band 7pm - 8.15pm Tuesday - Youth Ensemble 8.15pm - 9.30pm Wednesday - Senior Band 8pm - 10pm Sunday - Senior Band 7pm - 9pm | Open to new members | n/a |
| Ratae Co-operative Players | International Arts Centre, Garden Street, Leicester LE1 3UA | Tuesday & Thursday 7.15pm - 9.30pm | Open to new members | n/a |
| Fosse Co-operative Camera Club | St Peters Church Centre, West Holme Street, (off Andrews Street) Leicester LE3 OTA | Friday 7.30pm | Open to new members | n/a |
| Ibstock Co-operative Ladies’ Group | Ibstock Methodist Church, 46 Melbourne Road, Ibstock LE67 6JS” | Wednesday 7.30pm - 9.30pm | Open to new members | n/a |
| Our Co-operative Friendship Group | Woodgate Resource Centre, 36 Woodgate, Leicester LE5 5GE | Tuesday 10am - 12pm | Open to new members | n/a |
| Pop in Café | Thurnby Lodge Community Centre, Thurncourt Road, Leicester LE5 2NG (0116 292 4550) | Fridays 10am - 12pm | Open to new members | n/a |
| Lutterworth Watercolour Artists’ Co-operative | Lutterworth Town Hall, 12 Market Street, Lutterworth LE17 5DF | Tuesday 10am - 12.30pm | Open to new members | n/a |
| Cotesbach Co-operative Art Group | Cotesbach Village Hall, Main Street, Lutterworth LE17 4HX | Thursday 7pm - 9.30pm | Open to new members | n/a |
| Oakham Co-operative Women’s Group | The Hospital of St. John the Evangelist & and of St. Anne, Westgate, Oakham, Rutland LE15 6BH | Monthly on a Thursday 7pm - 9pm (No meetings in January) | Open to new members | n/a |
| Lutterworth Photographic Society Co-operative | Lutterworth Wycliffe Methodist Church, 1 Bitteswell Road, Lutterworth LE17 4EL | September - May Wednesday 7.30pm - 9.30pm | Open to new members | n/a |
| Whetstone Drama Group | United Reform Church Hall in Whetstone or at the St Peters’ Church Parish Hall in Whetstone | Tuesday and Thursday from 7pm-10pm | Open to new members | n/a |
| Thorncroft Group | Age UK, Clarence House, 46 Humberstone Gate, Leicester LE1 3PJ | Friday 10am - 12pm | Open to new members | n/a |
| Keep Fit Anstey | Anstey Methodist Church, Cropston Road, Anstey, Leicester, LE7 7BP | Friday 10am - 11am £2.50 per session | Open to new members | All abilities (including chair exercises to suit individuals) |
| Glenfield Ladies Cooperative Choir | Glenfield Methodist Church, Station Road, Glenfield | Meet on Mondays 7.15pm | Open to new members | n/a |
Lifelong learning
We’d like to share some of brilliant learning opportunities available through our friends at the WEA (Workers’ Educational Association) www.wea.org.uk
The WEA is the UK’s largest voluntary sector provider of adult education in England and Scotland. They are a charity dedicated to bringing high-quality, professional education into the heart of communities.
They deliver a wide variety of friendly, accessible and enjoyable courses for adults from all backgrounds. You can choose to learn online or in a classroom setting, some courses are free while others attract a fee.
Simply browse the list of courses here, visit their website, or contact the WEA should you wish to learn more.
Page updated July 2023