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Next member meeting: Chorlton and District Co-ops regular members meeting
Saturday 11 July 2020 10.30 - 11.30 on line via Zoom.
Chorlton and district latest on pandemic and support
Here's some information you may find interesting or helpful during the current situation.
Updated: 20 June 2020
Local Community Fund
Applications are open for 'Round 6' of the Co-op Local Community Fund. This could be worth £7,000 for your organisation.
But hurry - you only have until 28 June to make your application.
Applications are welcomed from charities, co-operatives, social enterprises and other not-for-profit groups. You need a bank account.
Read more here about the Local Community Fund, how it works in Chorlton and how to apply.
Co-op AGM
See our question to the Co-op AGM on Fairtrade - full question and transcript here.
You can see the full AGM here.
Chorlton Bike Deliveries
Local cyclists have come together to create a new delivery service supporting vulnerable people.
By arrangement with local Co-op stores they are taking surplus but still-good produce to Emmeline's Pantry, and the Co-op will pay for new hi-vis jackets.
Read our page about the project here.
If you're a Facebook user you can read more about them here.
Chorlton Coronavirus Community Response
Chorlton coronavirus community response is a Facebook page where people are organising help for the most vulnerable people in the community. If you're a Facebook user you can see it here
Key information from the group:
- Here is a map of the local support groups
- And here is a list
- And here is a form to give information about a group that isn't listed
(you can see these even if you're not a Facebook user)
Unicorn news and initiatives
Unicorn has adjusted opening hours to give more time for stock to be put out and to allow a slot for older and vulnerable people. These changed 7th April. Details below and here.
Unicorn is also now limiting the number of people in the shop at any one time for the safety of customers and workers. This has caused some pretty long queues, but see below.
New: Unicorn is now giving you the opportunity to book a slot on Mondays and avoid the queues. Monday opening is for pre-booked slots only.
| Special opening hours | Opening hours |
Vulnerable and |
|---|---|---|
| Monday |
10.00 - 19.00 pre-booked only |
9.30 -10.00 just turn up |
| Tuesday to Friday | 10.00 - 19.00 | 9.30 - 10.00 |
| Saturday | 9.30 - 18.00 | 9.00 - 10.00 |
| Sunday | 11.00 - 17.00 |
Co-op news and initiatives
Coop on-line ordering and deliveries
The Coop is now doing deliveries. You can now get a slot quite quickly - even the same day. It's a great way of getting food delivered at lower risk to you and store colleagues.
Community Shopping Scheme
The Co-op Community Shopping Scheme means that people who must stay at home can get a special shopping card. They can load this with money by telephone and then give the card to a friend or volunteer to get their shopping and pay for it. To get a card or top one up just call 0800 029 4592.
Stores
The Co-op is starting to open stores later again. The period between 8am and 9am (10-11 on Sundays) is still reserved for older, vulnerable, carers and NHS workers.
Customers are asked to keep 2m apart if possible. There is also a limit on the number of people in the store.
Screens have been fitted in store to protect staff.
You can read more here.
NHS prescriptions delivered for free
If you have a repeat prescription from a GP in England, you can order your medication from your mobile phone or tablet using the Co-op Health app.
Co-operate - ideas for helping out
The Co-operate site run by the Co-op aims to coordinate cooperation locally. You can see it here.
You'll find:
- Ways to help locally
- How to get support
- How to volunteer
- Staying healthy and entertained
New: we've provided details on Chorlton activities here.