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Delighted Amington tots get a ‘play’ cheque

Tots at a pre-school established more than 40 years ago are in line for some exciting new play equipment, thanks to the Tamworth Co-operative Society. The group has been awarded nearly £300 from the Tamworth Co-op’s Community Dividend Fund.

Co-op cash boosts drop-in centres for vulnerable people

An important Christian charity which reaches out to the most vulnerable people in the area has received cash from the Tamworth Co-op. The Starfish Project was set up eight years ago as an initiative of Tamworth Covenanting Churches. In addition to operating a café in the crypt of St Editha’s Church, the project runs drop-in centres at St Andrew’s Methodist Church in Leyfields, St Martin’s Church in Stonydelph and the Sacred Heart Church in Glascote Heath.

Vicar praises Tamworth Co-op for its vital role with fete

The Vicar of Amington vicar has praised the Tamworth Co-operative Society for paying for essential costs at this year’s village fete. The event has become an increasing popular part of Amington’s calendar since 2007, but was not staged last year because the date clashed with Tamworth’s Olympic torch parade.

Stanton pupils given task of spending Tamworth Co-op cash

Pupils at a village school have had a lot of thinking to do – they’ve been tasked with the job of deciding how to spend a £254 windfall. The money was presented to Stanton Primary School by Tamworth Co-operative Society and came from its Community Dividend Fund which helps…

Pupils get a magical experience thanks to Tamworth Co-op

Whittington Primary School is setting up a ‘magic room’ for pupils after receiving a cash gift from the Tamworth Co-op. Head teacher Sally Wilmot says the room will be a special place for pupils to experience with magic, music, mood lighting and aromatherapy all helping to create a calming atmosphere.

Tamworth Co-op helps school to equip its new kitchen

Staff at a Lichfield school have been clinking their coffee cups to a local business which helped them put the final touches to their new impressive community café. Saxon Hill School recently completed a £250,000 improvement programme in its dining room which includes a newly opened café area. And money from the Tamworth Co-op’s Community Dividend Fund was used to equip the kitchen, including a set of new crockery.