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A targeted\, intentional networking session to identify new business opportunities through refer rals hosted by Principle 6 and Space4. This is an in-person event in Space4\, London.
\n \nBo ok tickets here.
\nHave you ever been introd uced to someone who completely changed the traject ory of your business? Perhaps they were the key to securing a new contract or owned the ideal locati on for your business. This structured networking s ession is designed to make these transformative co nnections through ethical word-of-mouth referrals.
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- \n The pitch: prepare for the session by thinking about the profile of a person who coul d give you the new business you need - next month\ , next year\, or game-changing.\n \n
- \n Referrals round: think about everyone in your own network of suppliers\, customers or f riends who buys goods and services\n \
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- \n Communal tea and biscuits: Exchang e contacts and discuss collaborations.\n \n
The Wor ker Co-op Weekend is taking place 5-7 June 2026 at Thornbridge Outdoors\, a rural venue in the heart of the Peak District.
\n \nWe have started planning the logistics for the event\, including sourcing delicious food from worker co-ops\, formi ng a kid'\;s programme and liaising with the fo lk who did our childcare last year\, and thinking about bursary proposals and \;sponsorship oppo rtunities.
\n \nAs the programme is member- led we particularly need input from members to foc us on programme design and content\, to create a p rogramme that reflects current activities and dema nds. workers.coop will facilitate monthly organisi ng meetings where members can come together to hel p shape the event. \;
\n \nHere is the programme submission doc.
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li>Meeting time: 11am-12pm\n
- Meeting onl ine link: Zoom l ink \n
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DESCRIPTION:The Worker Co-op Weekend is taking place 5-7 June 2026 at Thornbridge Outdoors\, a rural venue in th e heart of the Peak District.\n \n \n \n We have s tarted planning the logistics for the event\, incl uding sourcing delicious food from worker co-ops\, forming a kid's programme and liaising with the f olk who did our childcare last year\, and thinking about bursary proposals and sponsorship opportuni ties.\n \n \n \n As the programme is member-led we particularly need input from members to focus on programme design and content\, to create a program me that reflects current activities and demands. w orkers.coop will facilitate monthly organising mee tings where members can come together to help shap e the event. \n \n \n \n Here is the programme sub mission doc (http://docs.google.com/document/d/1H6 pwRPVRR7Axw4bFSyGRoJtlt6QZTTgg8dWSTMD-jXU/edit?tab =t.0).\n \n \n \n \n Meeting time: 11am-12pm\n M eeting online link: Zoom link (https://us06web.zoo m.us/j/7041066136?pwd=ejRMSlo5aHNHempWdnkyT1UvMWx6 QT09)\n \n \n \n \n \n CATEGORIES:Meeting CALSCALE:GREGORIAN DTSTAMP;TZID=Europe/London:20260511T110000 DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260511T110000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260511T120000 URL:https://www.workers.coop/civicrm/event/info/?reset=1&id=240 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:CiviCRM_EventID_244_603a36f372268e532cbe59df859b1817@www.workers.coop SUMMARY:Communications group meeting X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:We meet monthly on the third Monday of each month\, at 3. 30-5pm. Our members include workers from Unicorn\, Principle 6\, Creative Co-op\, Media Co-op and Ag ile\, so we'\;re a mixed bunch with broad exper ience.
\n \nPurpose:
\n \nTo shape and deliver both strategic and ope rational communications on behalf of \;workers .coop. To ensure we have a compelling and consiste nt narrative and brand. To promote both our new fe deration but also play a leading role in how we ta lk about worker co-operation and any future campai gns. To make the system of worker control accessib le to new audiences and generations of workers.
\n \nMeeting info:
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- Meet ing link \n
Welcomin g new members
\n \nThe Communicati ons working group welcomes new members. You don 9\;t have to be experienced in Comms-related work\ , but we are looking for a minimum commitment to a ttend the working group meetings and be actively i nvolved in the group. The current commitment is 1. 5 hour meeting every month\, and a few emails. If you'\;d like to find out more\, get in touch wi th solidarity[at]workers[dot]coop.
DESCRIPTION:We meet monthly on the third Monday of each month\ , at 3.30-5pm. Our members include workers from Un icorn\, Principle 6\, Creative Co-op\, Media Co-op and Agile\, so we're a mixed bunch with broad exp erience.\n \n \n \n Purpose:\n \n \n \n To shape a nd deliver both strategic and operational communic ations on behalf of workers.coop. To ensure we hav e a compelling and consistent narrative and brand. To promote both our new federation but also play a leading role in how we talk about worker co-oper ation and any future campaigns. To make the system of worker control accessible to new audiences and generations of workers.\n \n \n \n Meeting info:\ n \n \n \n \n Meeting link (https://us06web.zoom. us/j/7041066136?pwd=ejRMSlo5aHNHempWdnkyT1UvMWx6QT 09)\n \n \n Welcoming new members\n \n \n \n The C ommunications working group welcomes new members. You don't have to be experienced in Comms-related work\, but we are looking for a minimum commitment to attend the working group meetings and be activ ely involved in the group. The current commitment is 1.5 hour meeting every month\, and a few emails . If you'd like to find out more\, get in touch wi th solidarity[at]workers[dot]coop.\n \n CATEGORIES:Meeting CALSCALE:GREGORIAN DTSTAMP;TZID=Europe/London:20260518T153000 DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260518T153000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260518T170000 URL:https://www.workers.coop/civicrm/event/info/?reset=1&id=244 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:CiviCRM_EventID_246_603a36f372268e532cbe59df859b1817@www.workers.coop SUMMARY:Co-op Support & Development group meeting X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:As one of two main strategic groups of workers.coop\, the Co-op Support and Development gr oup oversees specialist co-op support\, services\, training &\; networking to help grow more work er co-ops. This group was previously named the 9\;Member Learning'\; working group. \;
\n \nThis group meets every 3rd Thursday of th e month.
\n \nHow to join:
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- \;Zoom M eeting link \n
- Meeting time: 14:00-15 :30 \n
Purpose:
\n To be a member led space creating and del
ivering our co-operative support and development m
ission:
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- Providing access to c oop support services and specialist training \ n
- Providing networking opportunities \n
- Supporting coops to identify and develop new t rading and development opportunities \n
- P roviding opportunities for those interested in coo peratives to connect to and learn from existing wo rk coops \n
- Providing guidance and suppor t for starting\, converting to or growing working coops \n
Domains:
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- Responsible for creating o ur co-operative support and development strategy a nd work plan based on the overall strategy and bud get set by workers.coop \n
- Oversee the de livery of this strategy and work plan through comm issioning projects \n
- Create a safe and g enuinely egalitarian culture and space for support ers and worker members to explore\, decide and ove rsee our strategy and delivery of work. \n \n \n
- Cam pervans (per adult) - £\;30 \n
- Bell tent \;(per tent\, sleeps 5) - £\;120 \n
- Bed in shared dorm (per adult) - £\; 100 \n
- Private dorm room (per room\, slee ps 3) - £\;240 \n
- Family dorm room ( per room\, sleeps 5) - £\;150 \n
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DESCRIPTION:As one of two main strategic groups of workers.coo p\, the Co-op Support and Development group overse es specialist co-op support\, services\, training & networking to help grow more worker co-ops. This group was previously named the 'Member Learning' working group. \n \n \n \n This group meets every 3rd Thursday of the month.\n \n \n \n How to join: \n \n \n \n \n Zoom Meeting link (https://tinyur l.com/wdotcoopzoom)\n Meeting time: 14:00-15:30\n \n \n Purpose:\n \n To be a member led space crea ting and delivering our co-operative support and d evelopment mission:\n \n \n \n \n Providing acces s to coop support services and specialist training \n Providing networking opportunities\n Supporti ng coops to identify and develop new trading and d evelopment opportunities\n Providing opportunitie s for those interested in cooperatives to connect to and learn from existing work coops\n Providing guidance and support for starting\, converting to or growing working coops\n \n \n Domains:\n \n \n \n \n Responsible for creating our co-operative support and development strategy and work plan bas ed on the overall strategy and budget set by worke rs.coop\n Oversee the delivery of this strategy a nd work plan through commissioning projects\n Cre ate a safe and genuinely egalitarian culture and s pace for supporters and worker members to explore\ , decide and oversee our strategy and delivery of work.\n \n \n \n \n CATEGORIES:Meeting CALSCALE:GREGORIAN DTSTAMP;TZID=Europe/London:20260521T140000 DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260521T140000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260521T153000 URL:https://www.workers.coop/civicrm/event/info/?reset=1&id=246 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:CiviCRM_EventID_195_603a36f372268e532cbe59df859b1817@www.workers.coop SUMMARY:\\Worker Co-op Weekend 2026 X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html: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.
\n \nWe expect the programme to include opportunity for business netw orking\, peer learning\, regional and sector meet- ups\, alongside open space and the chance for co-o p development advisors to connect.
\n \nYou will be able to learn about the UK federation of worker co-ops and hear where the federation is at\ , meet new members\, and connect with members from the five forming worker co-ops on the new acceler ator programme\, Own The Future.
\n \nWe ex pect sessions on the history and future of the wor ker co-op movement\, international solidarity\, an d how worker co-ops connect with wider social\, en vironmental and political movements. For Own The F uture participants\, there&rsquo\;ll be additional sessions.
\n \nThere will be time for rela xing\, with movement-based activities\, music and campfires\, and opportunities to explore the site& rsquo\;s beautiful natural setting or go wild swim ming.
\n \nWe&rsquo\;ll be building on what we&rsquo\;ve done to make the Worker Co-op Weeken d accessible\, we expect bursaries\, there will be childcare\, and we hope another minibus service. Get in touch if you can help out with driving.
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\n \nProgramme
\n \ nThis year'\;s theme\, in connectio n with our Own the Future new co-op accelerator pr ogramme\, is '\;early-career'\; co-operation .
\n \nThe programme for WCW is pr inciple six in action! We invite workers.coop memb ers and supporters to participate in programming t he days with suggestions for themes\, peer-learnin g\, workshops.
\n \nTo help focus ideas for sessions\, workers.coop is proposing session stre ams organised around our strategic groups - Moveme nt Building and Co-op Support and Development\, as well as setting aside time for the new Own The Fu ture accelerator content and CoTech members.
\n \nWe have a budget to pay for any materials b ut not for commissioning speakers or external gues ts\, this event is by us and for us and we'\;ve priced tickets as low as possible to cover costs. We encourage you to put forward the sessions that you would like to share with the movement. \; Please submit a session \;here. \;< /p>\n \n
The programme is member-created\, with individuals and worker co-ops proposing and runni ng sessions. \;Anyone can propose a session. I n the past these have ranged from workshops\, form al learning\, networking\, training\, icebreakers\ , activities\, music\, games. \;
\n \nI deas are welcome on any topic\, whether practical learning\, improving the performance of your worke r co-op\, or political education.
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\n \nEvent tickets for adults (1 8+) cost £\;75 for non-members and £\;65 for members incl. VAT. \;Kids event tickets a re a flat price £\;30 (4+) incl. VAT.
\n \ nYou can book a day only ticket for Saturday.< /p>\n \n
The ticket comes with a one hour commi tment to pitch in during the event. There will be a sign-up sheet at the welcome tent to take on a t ask.
\n \nAccommodation is priced separatel y depending on options. \;
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\n \nAccommodation options
\n \nT here are a range of accommodation options. Prices are shown as inclusive of VAT.
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There are mixed dorms and gender-specific do rms.
\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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\n \nBursaries
\n \nThere will be a Solidfund member proposal for 15 bursaries\, we wi ll update if that proposal is passed and how to ap ply in due course.
\n \nYoung Cooperators N etwork offer free travel bursaries to young people 30 and under. We encourage those who are eligible to apply here.
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Kids
\n \nThere will be child care during Worker Co-op Weekend for children aged 4-12. To bring along children aged 4-18 please bo ok a kids ticket. Children 3 and under don'\;t need any ticket.
\n \nThe childcare provisi on will cover the main programme sessions (i.e. pa rents are responsible during breaks/meal times).&n bsp\;
\n \nThere will be a kid'\;s progr amme similar to last year with group activities an d games. \;
\n \nWe are working with pr ofessional childcare organisers to make sure that we have everything we need in place. The organiser s will be in touch with parents ahead of the Weeke nd. \;
\n \nThere are different accommo dation options for your kids\, such as camping\, b ooking a family teepee\, or booking a family dorm room that you can also share with others. \;\n \n
Please contact solidarity[at]workers.co op with any questions about childcare or bringing along your kids.
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\n \nFood and drink
\n \nFood will all be vegan (shout out to Veggies who will be doing the catering!). P lease email us in the case of any allergies.
\n \nVeggies will need helpers so be on hand aro
und mealtimes to help with food prep and clear-up!
For kids\ , Veggies are doing a littler/simpler version of t he adult meal for kids\, that will be vegan. If yo ur child needs something different\, there&rsquo\; s space to store and prepare food in the kitchens on-site.
\n \nWe will confirm the bar offer ing soon\, this will likely be selling cans from T hornbridge Brewery and soft drinks\, or you can BY OB.
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\n \nBedding
\ n \nCampers need to bring their own tent and b edding. Teepees need to bring their own bedding. D orms have bedding. Towels aren&rsquo\;t provided. The site doesn&rsquo\;t have spare bedding so don& rsquo\;t forget them - it can still get quite cold at night.
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\n \nAccess ibility and disability
\n \nPlease let us know when you register about any accessibility req uirements. Most of the site is wheelchair accessib le. There is a step to one of the meeting rooms al though ramps may be provided (we will confirm). De tailed information about the site accessibility ca n be found here. There is indoor dorm accommodatio n set aside for those with access needs\, please e mail for more information.
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\n \nGetting there
\n \nBy public tra nsport the nearest train station is Grindleford (7 miles away)\, on the Sheffield to Manchester line . Or Matlock station (11 miles)\, from which there is a bus that takes you half way (Transpeak bus) followed by a 30 minute walk.
\n \nLocal ta xis are available but due to the rural location it &rsquo\;s necessary to book in advance as the wait can be long\, even if booking an Uber.
\n \n < p>Bike - there will be a group cycling together to the venue on Friday from Sheffield\, get in touch to be connected to them.\n \nFor those co ming by car\, there is an off-site car park we wil l direct you to upon arrival.
\n \nWe will update about a possible minibus service in due cou rse.
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\n \nHelp organis e Worker Co-op Weekend \;
\n \nEvents group - if you'\;d like to help shape and deliv er the Worker Co-op Weekend\, come along to the ne xt organising meeting on \;30th March 11am-12pm.
\n \nVolunt eers during weekend - looking for a group of 6 ded icated volunteers to help with tasks (set up\, pac k down\, general support\, also facilitation and p hotography). If you can commit to a few hours duri ng the event\, sign up here.
\n \nAnd as always\, pitch in during the event &ndash\ ; in the DIY spirit of the Worker Co-op Weekend\, all attendees are asked pitch in an hour of help\, mostly around meal times\, with a sign-up sheet a t the welcome tent.
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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.\n \n \n \n We expect the progra mme to include opportunity for business networking \, peer learning\, regional and sector meet-ups\, alongside open space and the chance for co-op deve lopment advisors to connect.\n \n \n \n You will b e able to learn about the UK federation of worker co-ops and hear where the federation is at\, meet new members\, and connect with members from the fi ve forming worker co-ops on the new accelerator pr ogramme\, Own The Future.\n \n \n \n We expect ses sions on the history and future of the worker co-o p movement\, international solidarity\, and how wo rker co-ops connect with wider social\, environmen tal and political movements. For Own The Future pa rticipants\, there’ll be additional sessions.\n \n \n \n There will be time for relaxing\, with move ment-based activities\, music and campfires\, and opportunities to explore the site’s beautiful natu ral setting or go wild swimming.\n \n \n \n We’ll be building on what we’ve done to make the Worker Co-op Weekend accessible\, we expect bursaries\, t here will be childcare\, and we hope another minib us service. Get in touch if you can help out with driving.\n \n \n \n \n \n \n Programme\n \n \n Th is year's theme\, in connection with our Own the F uture new co-op accelerator programme\, is 'early- career' co-operation.\n \n \n \n The programme for WCW is principle six in action! We invite workers .coop members and supporters to participate in pro gramming the days with suggestions for themes\, pe er-learning\, workshops.\n \n \n \n To help focus ideas for sessions\, workers.coop is proposing ses sion streams organised around our strategic groups - Movement Building and Co-op Support and Develop ment\, as well as setting aside time for the new O wn The Future accelerator content and CoTech membe rs.\n \n \n \n We have a budget to pay for any mat erials but not for commissioning speakers or exter nal guests\, this event is by us and for us and we 've priced tickets as low as possible to cover cos ts. We encourage you to put forward the sessions t hat you would like to share with the movement. Ple ase submit a session here (https://docs.google.com /document/d/1H6pwRPVRR7Axw4bFSyGRoJtlt6QZTTgg8dWST MD-jXU/edit?tab=t.0). \n \n \n \n The programme is member-created\, with individuals and worker co-o ps proposing and running sessions. Anyone can prop ose a session. In the past these have ranged from workshops\, formal learning\, networking\, trainin g\, icebreakers\, activities\, music\, games. \n \ n \n \n Ideas are welcome on any topic\, whether p ractical learning\, improving the performance of y our worker co-op\, or political education.\n \n \n \n Submit your programme session here (https://do cs.google.com/document/d/1H6pwRPVRR7Axw4bFSyGRoJtl t6QZTTgg8dWSTMD-jXU/edit?tab=t.0). \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Tickets\n \n \n Event tickets for adults (18+) cost £75 for non-members and £65 for member s incl. VAT. Kids event tickets are a flat price £ 30 (4+) incl. VAT.\n \n \n \n You can book a day o nly ticket for Saturday.\n \n \n \n The ticket com es with a one hour commitment to pitch in during t he event. There will be a sign-up sheet at the wel come tent to take on a task.\n \n \n \n Accommodat ion is priced separately depending on options. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Accommodation options\n \n \ n There are a range of accommodation options. Pric es are shown as inclusive of VAT.\n \n \n \n \n C amping (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 room (per room\, sleeps 3) - £240\n Family dorm room (per room\, sleeps 5) - £150\n \n \n The re are mixed dorms and gender-specific dorms.\n \n \n \n If sharing a bell tent\, private or family dorm room with others\, only one person needs to b ook and pay for that room.\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Bursaries\n \n \n There will be a Sol idfund member proposal for 15 bursaries\, we will update if that proposal is passed and how to apply in due course.\n \n \n \n Young Cooperators Netwo rk offer free travel bursaries to young people 30 and under. We encourage those who are eligible to apply here (https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAI pQLSd7OXdGnYbr5hxbUE-7ibVjW3CULBbQ2NEYu06SR12gWqlN Og/viewform).\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Kids\n \n \n There will be childcare during Worker Co-op Weeke nd for children aged 4-12. To bring along children aged 4-18 please book a kids ticket. Children 3 a nd under don't need any ticket.\n \n \n \n The chi ldcare provision will cover the main programme ses sions (i.e. parents are responsible during breaks/ meal times). \n \n \n \n There will be a kid's pro gramme similar to last year with group activities and games. \n \n \n \n We are working with profess ional childcare organisers to make sure that we ha ve everything we need in place. The organisers wil l be in touch with parents ahead of the Weekend. \ n \n \n \n There are different accommodation optio ns for your kids\, such as camping\, booking a fam ily teepee\, or booking a family dorm room that yo u can also share with others. \n \n \n \n Please c ontact solidarity[at]workers.coop with any questio ns about childcare or bringing along your kids.\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Food and drink\n \n \n Food will all be vegan (shout out to Veggies (https:// www.veggies.org.uk/)who will be doing the catering !). Please email us in the case of any allergies.\ n \n \n \n Veggies will need helpers so be on hand around mealtimes to help with food prep and clear -up!\n \n \n \n For kids\, Veggies are doing a lit tler/simpler version of the adult meal for kids\, that will be vegan. If your child needs something different\, there’s space to store and prepare foo d in the kitchens on-site.\n \n \n \n We will conf irm the bar offering soon\, this will likely be se lling cans from Thornbridge Brewery and soft drink s\, or you can BYOB.\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Beddi ng\n \n \n Campers need to bring their own tent an d bedding. Teepees need to bring their own bedding . Dorms have bedding. Towels aren’t provided. The site doesn’t have spare bedding so don’t forget th em - 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 accessibility requirements. 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). Detailed information about the sit e accessibility can be found here. There is indoor dorm accommodation set aside for those with acces s needs\, please email for more information.\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Getting there\n \n \n By public transport the nearest train station is Grindlefor d (7 miles away)\, on the Sheffield to Manchester line. Or Matlock station (11 miles)\, from which t here is a bus that takes you half way (Transpeak b us) followed by a 30 minute walk.\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 We will update about a possible minibus service in due course.\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Help organise Worker Co-op W eekend \n \n \n Events group - if you'd like to he lp shape and deliver the Worker Co-op Weekend\, co me along to the next organising meeting on 30th Ma rch 11am-12pm (https://www.workers.coop/civicrm/ev ent/info/?reset=1&id=238).\n \n \n \n Volunteers d uring weekend - looking for a group of 6 dedicated volunteers to help with tasks (set up\, pack down \, general support\, also facilitation and photogr aphy). If you can commit to a few hours during the event\, sign up here (https://office.workers.coop /s/3N6WcYoz3FDQQEF).\n \n \n \n And as always\, pi tch in during the event – in the DIY spirit of the Worker Co-op Weekend\, all attendees are asked pi tch 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 \n \n \n \n \n \n CATEGORIES:Conference CALSCALE:GREGORIAN DTSTAMP;TZID=Europe/London:20260605T170000 DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260605T170000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260607T140000 URL:https://www.workers.coop/civicrm/event/info/?reset=1&id=195 END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR