Taking place again at Thornbridge outdoors near Sheffi eld\, join worker co-operators from across the mov ement for a 2 day programme built around collabora tion\, shared learning and reimagining the future of worker co-operation. Kicking off from 5pm on Fr iday 5th June\, we have aceess to the beautiful si te until 5pm on Sunday 7th June.
\n \nWe ex pect the programme to include opportunity for busi ness networking\, peer learning\, regional and sec tor meet-ups\, alongside open space and the chance for co-op development advisors to connect.
\n \nYou will be able to learn about the UK feder ation of worker co-ops and hear where the federati on is at\, meet new members\, and connect with mem bers from the five forming worker co-ops on the ne w accelerator programme\, Own The Future.
\n \nWe expect sessions on the history and future o f the worker co-op movement\, international solida rity\, and how worker co-ops connect with wider so cial\, environmental and political movements. For Own The Future participants\, there’ll be addition al sessions.
\n \nThere will be time for re laxing\, with movement-based activities\, music an d campfires\, and opportunities to explore the sit e’s beautiful natural setting or go wild swimming.
\n \nWe’ll be building on what we’ve done to make the Worker Co-op Weekend accessible\, we e xpect bursaries\, there will be childcare\, and we hope another minibus service. Get in touch if you can help out with driving.
\n \nWe are hosting a cooperators cake sale during Worker Co-op Weekend! Please bring a cake\, bak e or sweet treat for the stall to ensure a supply of cake for the whole weekend!
\n \nThis yea r's theme\, in connection with our Own the Future new co-op accelerator programme\, is 'early-career ' co-operation.
\n \nSee the progr amme here and session descriptions here.
\n \nThe programme for WCW is principle six in action! We invited workers.coop members and supporters to participate in programming the days with suggestions for themes\, peer-learning\, wor kshops.
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Event tickets for adults (18+) cost £75 for non-members and £65 for members incl . VAT. Kids event tickets are a flat price £30 (4+ ) incl. VAT. Event tickets for those staying off s ite are £100 for non-members (incl. VAT) and £90 f or members (incl. VAT).
\n \nDay ticket for Saturday
\n \nYou can book a day on ly ticket for Saturday. The day ticket doesn't inc lude accommodation and only includes catering on S aturday. The cost of the day ticket is £75 for non -members and £65 for members. When booking\, simpl y select the 'event ticket for adults' and then wh en asked about accommodation select 'day ticket on ly £0.00'. You can contact solidarity@workers.coop with any queries.
\n \nThe tickets come wi th a one hour commitment to pitch in during the ev ent. There will be a sign-up sheet at the welcome tent to take on a task.
\n \nAccommodation is priced separately depending on options.
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There are a range of accommodation options. Prices are shown as inclusive of VAT.
\n \nThere are mixed dorms and gender-sp ecific dorms\, we have booked the Farmhouse and Lodge.
\n \n < p>Camping is around the Bell tents/teepees\, you c an read more about camping facilities here.\n \nIf sharing a bell tent \, private or family dorm room with others\, only one person needs to book and pay for that room.
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There are a round 15 bursary spaces\, with bursaries ranging f rom covering ticket only to the maximum amount (£6 5 - £200)\, depending on need. All bursary options include meals. We can't guarantee that everyone w ho applies for a busary will get one but will prio ritise according to need as best we can. T he deadline to apply has now passed.
\ n \nBursaries are prioritised around the follo wing factors:
\n \nThanks to the generous support of Sol idfund for funding the bursary spaces.
\n \ nUnder 30 co-operators
\n \nIf y ou are aged 30 or under\, Young Cooperators Networ k offer free travel bursaries. Th ese are for anyone attending an event that's part of the co-operative movement\, including Worker Co -op Weekend. We encourage those who are eligible t o apply here.
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There will be childcare du ring Worker Co-op Weekend for children aged 4-12. To bring along children aged 4-18 please book a ki ds ticket. Children 3 and under don't need any tic ket.
\n \nThe childcare provision will cove r the main programme sessions (i.e. parents are re sponsible during breaks/meal times).
\n \nThere will be a kid's programme similar to last ye ar with group activities and games.
\n \nW e are working with professional childcare organise rs to make sure that we have everything we need in place. The organisers will be in touch with paren ts ahead of the Weekend.
\n \nThere are di fferent accommodation options for your kids\, such as camping\, booking a family teepee\, or booking a family dorm room that you can also share with o thers.
\n \nPlease contact solidarity[at]w orkers.coop with any questions about childcare or bringing along your kids.
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Food will all be ve gan (shout out to Veggies who will be doing the catering!) . Please email us in the case of any allergies.
\n \nVeggies will need helpers so be on hand around mealtimes to help with food prep and clear- up!
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For kids\, Veggies are doing a littler/simp ler version of the adult meal for kids\, that will be vegan. If your child needs something different \, there’s space to store and prepare food in the kitchens on-site.
\n \nWe will confirm the bar offering soon\, or you can BYOB.
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Campers need to bring their own tent and bedding. Teepees need to bring their own bedding. Dorms have bedding. Towe ls aren’t provided. The site doesn’t have spare be dding so don’t forget them - it can still get quit e cold at night.
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Please let us know when you register about any accessibility req uirements.
\n \nMost of the site is wheelch air accessible. There is a step to one of the meet ing rooms although ramps may be provided (we will confirm).
\n \nDetailed information about t he site accessibility can be found here.
\n \nThere is indoor dorm accommodation set aside fo r those with access needs\, please email for more information.
\n \nWe will have buddies for newcomers\, those who are new to this event or who would feel more comfortable knowing that there is an allocated person they can call on or go to thr oughout the weekend. Details will be shared about buddies at the welcome tent\, or get in touch befo rehand for more information - we want to make this event as accessible as possible\, so please get i n touch if there's anything we can do to welcome e veryone.
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By public transport the nearest train station is Grindleford (7 miles away)\, on the Sheffield to Manchester line. Or Ma tlock station (11 miles)\, from which there is a b us that takes you half way (Transpeak bus) followe d by a 30 minute walk.
\n \nThere w ill be a Grindleford train station pick up at 6.30 pm on Friday evening with a minibus that has rough ly 15 spaces.
\n \nLocal taxis are available but due to the rural location it’s necessary to book in advance as the wait can be long\, even if booking an Uber.
\n \nBike - there will be a grou p cycling together to the venue on Friday from She ffield\, get in touch to be connected to them.
\n \nFor those coming by car\ , there is an off-site car park we will direct you to upon arrival.
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London and back organised by our member
Sion Whellens - thank you Sion! You can reserve a
seat when you book your ticket. Tickets ar
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\n Depart: 12.00 on Friday 5th June (plea
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4 hours including a rest stop.
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Volunteers during weekend
And as always\ , pitch in during the event – in the DIY spirit of the Worker Co-op Weekend\, all attendees are aske d pitch in an hour of help\, mostly around meal ti mes\, with a sign-up sheet at the welcome tent.
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Thanks for th e generous support of DotCooperation towards this event. .coop is the Internet domain for co-ops ar ound the globe. Join the online home of cooperativ es with the .coop and .creditunion domain names. Y ou will be able to find out more about a .coop dom ain name at the Worker Co-op Weekend.
\n \nThanks also to Suma Wholefoods and Leading Lives for their sponsorship for the event.
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DESCRIPTION:Taking place again at Thornbridge outdoors (https: //www.thornbridgeoutdoors.co.uk/) near Sheffield\, join worker co-operators from across the movement for a 2 day programme built around collaboration\ , shared learning and reimagining the future of wo rker co-operation. Kicking off from 5pm on Friday 5th June\, we have aceess to the beautiful site un til 5pm on Sunday 7th June.\n \n \n \n We expect t he programme to include opportunity for business n etworking\, peer learning\, regional and sector me et-ups\, alongside open space and the chance for c o-op development advisors to connect.\n \n \n \n Y ou will be able to learn about the UK federation o f worker co-ops and hear where the federation is a t\, meet new members\, and connect with members fr om the five forming worker co-ops on the new accel erator programme\, Own The Future.\n \n \n \n We e xpect sessions on the history and future of the wo rker co-op movement\, international solidarity\, a nd how worker co-ops connect with wider social\, e nvironmental and political movements. For Own The Future participants\, there’ll be additional sessi ons.\n \n \n \n There will be time for relaxing\, with movement-based activities\, music and campfir es\, and opportunities to explore the site’s beaut iful natural setting or go wild swimming.\n \n \n \n We’ll be building on what we’ve done to make th e Worker Co-op Weekend accessible\, we expect burs aries\, there will be childcare\, and we hope anot her minibus service. Get in touch if you can help out with driving.\n \n \n \n We are hosting a coop erators cake sale during Worker Co-op Weekend! Ple ase bring a cake\, bake or sweet treat for the sta ll to ensure a supply of cake for the whole weeken d! \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Programme\n \n \n This ye ar's theme\, in connection with our Own the Future new co-op accelerator programme\, is 'early-caree r' co-operation.\n \n \n \n See the programme here (https://www.workers.coop/wp-content/uploads/202 6/05/Programme-with-zine-on-back-A3.pdf)and sessio n descriptions here (https://www.workers.coop/wp-c ontent/uploads/2026/05/Session-descriptions-with-m ap-on-back-A4.pdf).\n \n \n \n The programme for W CW is principle six in action! We invited workers. coop members and supporters to participate in prog ramming the days with suggestions for themes\, pee r-learning\, workshops.\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \ n \n \n \n Tickets\n \n \n Event tickets for adult s (18+) cost £75 for non-members and £65 for membe rs incl. VAT. Kids event tickets are a flat price £30 (4+) incl. VAT. Event tickets for those stayin g off site are £100 for non-members (incl. VAT) an d £90 for members (incl. VAT).\n \n \n \n Day tick et for Saturday\n \n \n \n You can book a day only ticket for Saturday. The day ticket doesn't inclu de accommodation and only includes catering on Sat urday. The cost of the day ticket is £75 for non-m embers and £65 for members. When booking\, simply select the 'event ticket for adults' and then when asked about accommodation select 'day ticket only £0.00'. You can contact solidarity@workers.coop w ith any queries.\n \n \n \n The tickets come with a one hour commitment to pitch in during the event . There will be a sign-up sheet at the welcome ten t to take on a task.\n \n \n \n Accommodation is p riced separately depending on options. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Accommodation options\n \n \n There are a range of accommodation options. Prices are s hown as inclusive of VAT.\n \n \n \n \n Camping ( per adult) - £30\n Campervans (per adult) - £30\n Bell tent (per tent\, sleeps 5) - £120\n Bed in shared dorm (per adult) - £100\n Private dorm ro om (per room\, sleeps 3) - £240\n Family dorm roo m (per room\, sleeps 5) - £150\n \n \n There are m ixed dorms and gender-specific dorms\, we have boo ked the Farmhouse and Lodge (https://www.thornbrid geoutdoors.co.uk/facilities/indoor-accommodation/) .\n \n \n \n Camping is around the Bell tents/teep ees\, you can read more about camping facilities h ere (https://www.thornbridgeoutdoors.co.uk/facilit ies/camping/).\n \n \n \n If sharing a bell tent\, private or family dorm room with others\, only on e person needs to book and pay for that room.\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Bursaries\n \n \n There are around 15 bursary spaces\, with bursarie s ranging from covering ticket only to the maximum amount (£65 - £200)\, depending on need. All burs ary options include meals. We can't guarantee that everyone who applies for a busary will get one bu t will prioritise according to need as best we can . The deadline to apply has now passed.\n \n \n \n Bursaries are prioritised around the following fa ctors:\n \n \n \n \n Early career co-operators / new and emerging co-ops\n Co-operator without a s ecure or regular source of income\n Co-operator i n low-pay sector\n Co-operator with circumstances that impact financial stability (dependents\, dis ability\, migration status)\n Migrant co-operator /worker\n \n \n Thanks to the generous support of Solidfund (https://www.google.com/url?sa=t&source= web&rct=j&opi=89978449&url=https://www.solidfund.c oop/&ved=2ahUKEwjb4o6t6oGUAxUoV0EAHYm5PV8QFnoECA0Q AQ&usg=AOvVaw1EbVVMPA9CkkaxB8YmcBfh) for funding t he bursary spaces.\n \n \n \n Under 30 co-operator s\n \n \n \n If you are aged 30 or under\, Young C ooperators Network offer free travel bursaries. Th ese are for anyone attending an event that's part of the co-operative movement\, including Worker Co -op Weekend. We encourage those who are eligible t o apply here (https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1F AIpQLSd7OXdGnYbr5hxbUE-7ibVjW3CULBbQ2NEYu06SR12gWq lNOg/viewform). \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Kids\n \n \n There will be childcare during Worker Co-op We ekend for children aged 4-12. To bring along child ren aged 4-18 please book a kids ticket. Children 3 and under don't need any ticket.\n \n \n \n The childcare provision will cover the main programme sessions (i.e. parents are responsible during brea ks/meal times). \n \n \n \n There will be a kid's programme similar to last year with group activiti es and games. \n \n \n \n We are working with prof essional childcare organisers to make sure that we have everything we need in place. The organisers will be in touch with parents ahead of the Weekend . \n \n \n \n There are different accommodation op tions for your kids\, such as camping\, booking a family teepee\, or booking a family dorm room that you can also share with others. \n \n \n \n Pleas e contact solidarity[at]workers.coop with any ques tions about childcare or bringing along your kids. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Food and drink\n \n \n Fo od will all be vegan (shout out to Veggies (https ://www.veggies.org.uk/)who will be doing the cater ing!). Please email us in the case of any allergie s.\n \n \n \n Veggies will need helpers so be on h and around mealtimes to help with food prep and cl ear-up!\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n For kids\, Veggies are doing a littler/simpler version of the adult m eal for kids\, that will be vegan. If your child n eeds something different\, there’s space to store and prepare food in the kitchens on-site.\n \n \n \n We will confirm the bar offering soon\, or you can BYOB.\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Bedding\n \n \n Campers need to bring their own tent and bedding. Teepees need to bring their own bedding. Dorms hav e bedding. Towels aren’t provided. The site doesn’ t have spare bedding so don’t forget them - it can still get quite cold at night.\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Accessibility and disability\n \n \n Please let us know when you register about any accessibil ity requirements.\n \n \n \n Most of the site is w heelchair accessible. There is a step to one of th e meeting rooms although ramps may be provided (we will confirm).\n \n \n \n Detailed information ab out the site accessibility can be found here.\n \n \n \n There is indoor dorm accommodation set asid e for those with access needs\, please email for m ore information.\n \n \n \n We will have buddies f or newcomers\, those who are new to this event or who would feel more comfortable knowing that there is an allocated person they can call on or go to throughout the weekend. Details will be shared abo ut buddies at the welcome tent\, or get in touch b eforehand for more information - we want to make t his event as accessible as possible\, so please ge t in touch if there's anything we can do to welcom e everyone.\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Getting there\ n \n \n By public transport the nearest train stat ion is Grindleford (7 miles away)\, on the Sheffie ld to Manchester line. Or Matlock station (11 mile s)\, from which there is a bus that takes you half way (Transpeak bus) followed by a 30 minute walk. \n \n \n \n There will be a Grindleford train stat ion pick up at 6.30pm on Friday evening with a min ibus that has roughly 15 spaces. \n \n \n \n Local taxis are available but due to the rural location it’s necessary to book in advance as the wait can be long\, even if booking an Uber.\n \n \n \n Bik e - there will be a group cycling together to the venue on Friday from Sheffield\, get in touch to b e connected to them.\n \n \n \n For those coming b y car\, there is an off-site car park we will dire ct you to upon arrival.\n \n \n \n Minibus from Lo ndon and back organised by our member Sion Whellen s - thank you Sion! You can reserve a seat when yo u book your ticket. Tickets are £20\, and sales wi ll help us fund a similar offer from Scotland. If you are applying for a bursary to cover your trans port costs and are London based\, free spaces on t he bus may be available.\n \n Minibus Pickup and d ropoff: 26 Victoria Park Square\, Bethnal Green\, London E2 9PG (close to Bethnal Green underground - red pin on the map below).\n \n Depart: 12.00 on Friday 5th June (please be there at 11.45) - ride time approx 4 hours including a rest stop.\n \n R eturn: 16.00 (tbc) on Sunday 7th June\, arrive app rox 20.00\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Help organise Wor ker Co-op Weekend \n \n \n Events group - if you'd like to help shape and deliver the Worker Co-op W eekend\, come along to the next organising meeting workers.coop/events (http://workers.coop/events). \n \n \n \n Volunteers during weekend - looking f or a group of 6 dedicated volunteers to help with tasks (set up\, pack down\, general support\, also facilitation and photography). If you can commit to a few hours during the event\, sign up here (ht tps://office.workers.coop/s/3N6WcYoz3FDQQEF).\n \n \n \n And as always\, pitch in during the event – in the DIY spirit of the Worker Co-op Weekend\, a ll attendees are asked pitch in an hour of help\, mostly around meal times\, with a sign-up sheet at the welcome tent.\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \ n \n \n \n \n \n Thanks for the generous support of DotCooperation towards this event. .coop (https ://store.domains.coop/) is the Internet domain for co-ops around the globe. Join the online home of cooperatives with the .coop and .creditunion domai n names. You will be able to find out more about a .coop domain name at the Worker Co-op Weekend.\n \n \n \n Thanks also to Suma Wholefoods (https://w ww.suma.coop/who-we-are/our-co-op/) and Leading Li ves (https://www.google.com/url?sa=t&source=web&rc t=j&opi=89978449&url=https://leadinglives.org.uk/& ved=2ahUKEwintcP__ZCUAxV3UkEAHR6dCR4QFnoECCAQAQ&us g=AOvVaw0iicdJc6Er4JTvDu1WdxTi) for their sponsors hip for the event.\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n CATEGORIES:Conference CALSCALE:GREGORIAN DTSTAMP;TZID=Europe/London:20260605T170000 DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260605T170000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260607T170000 URL:https://www.workers.coop/civicrm/event/info/?reset=1&id=195 END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR