Today, the International Day of Co-operatives marks the end of Co-operatives Fortnight 2017, two weeks of celebration and sharing #CoopStories about how communities and co-operatives co-operate.

I’ve been reading some of the stories co-operators have shared this Co-ops Fortnight, here are some of my favorites.

Starting internationally, proving ‘co-operatives ensure no-one is left behind’, Brad Hill has shared his story about working with our Fairtrade producers, Kuapa Kokoo, a cocoa-growing co-op, for the last 17 years.

#coopstories. #CoopUK working with @Kuapakokoo for 17 yrs. Video reminder from 2009 visit with @divinechocolate https://t.co/ED04OhiFu5.— Brad Hill (@bradhtweet) June 22, 2017

Fay Bowden met Josie in her local Co-op who puts a smile on everyone’s face that she meets, I’m sure you’ll all agree.

Just met the amazing Josie at our #Aylesbury @coopukfood store. What a fab colleague she is! Brings a smile to everyone’s faces #CoopStories pic.twitter.com/0TbHitj7sX— Fay Bowden (@CoopFayB) June 28, 2017

Ed Powell Has supported Edinburgh Bike Co-op when making the choice to buy his daughter a bike, they’re owned by cyclists for cyclists.

Got my daughter a bike at @EdinburghBikes, owned by cyclists for cyclists. They sent her abirthday message. Fantastic service #coopstories pic.twitter.com/Cpes9caqKy— Ed Powell (@epowell79) June 26, 2017

I hope you’ve enjoyed Co-operative’s Fortnight as much as I have.

Chris Forrest
Co-operative Engagement Advisor