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Polesworth Toddler Group volunteers are celebrating after being handed their biggest grant in 30 years which will prevent them having to reduce their sessions through lack of funds.
Generous shoppers have given up their dividends to help fund a support centre at a North Warwickshire school for pupils experiencing family problems, bereavement and other issues.
Staff at a Tamworth pre-school say they are overwhelmed by the generosity of shoppers who have raised £1,305 for the group by giving up the rewards earned on their purchases.
Tamworth Co-operative Society handed out a record £37,000 to local groups during 2018 and will start giving away more cash in the spring when 13 good causes will benefit from its Community Dividend Fund.
Churchgoers who packed out St Editha’s for Tamworth Co-op’s Christmas memorial service raised a record £993 in a collection held on the night.
Hundreds of people lit candles and bowed their heads in silent reflection of lost loved ones at Tamworth Co-operative Society’s annual Christmas Memorial Service at St Editha’s Church.
The funeral takes place on Tuesday, December 11 of a former Tamworth mayor and alderman of the town who has died at the age of 87.
The 5p charge for plastic shopping bags has resulted in a bonanza for local charities and schools as they share in a handout of around £26,000 from Tamworth Co-operative Society.