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…Trading the Sustainable Way…

An Invitation for Cumbrian Co-operatives to a FREE networking event and lunch on Thursday 25th March 2010 at Penrith Co-operative Society, Penrith

At the event you will:

• Hear ideas about how to live in a more sustainable way from the Greener Together- the co-operative way project
• Learn about Unicorn Grocery’s ethical approach to trade and the environment
• Have an opportunity for networking, inter-trading, collaboration and discussion with other Cumbrian co-operatives.

Who should attend:

• Co-operatives already based and working in Cumbria
• People planning to set up co-operatives in Cumbria
• Advisers working with the co-operative sector in Cumbria

What will you get out of it?

• New knowledge and business contacts
• Publicity for your co-operative (bring leaflets and promotional materials)
• A chance to explore your ideas with like-minded people
• An opportunity to hear about the work of other cooperatives

Speakers:

• Michelle Lockwood from the Greener Together project www.greenertogether.coop
• Adam York from Unicorn Grocery www.unicorn-grocery.co.uk

Where and when:

In the meeting room of Penrith Co-operative Society, 19 Burrowgate, Penrith CA11 7TD on Thursday 25th March 2010 from 10.00am to 2.00pm. For directions to the venue and more information on Penrith Co-op, please see: www.penrithco-op.co.uk

The bus station and a public pay and display car park are located next to the store and the venue is accessible for disabled people.

To book your place (by Friday 19th March please) or for more information, email Howard Long on howard@secod.coop or Tel. 01768 88780. Remember to let us know if you have any special dietary requirements.