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SPIN over the moon with Tamworth Co-op cheque
A Tamworth charity which caters for young people with special needs is celebrating a £1,522 windfall from the Tamworth Co-op. SPIN (Special People In Need) is a support group formed in 1988 by a group of parents and carers of young people. It has evolved into a youth club with around 150 members
Tamworth Co-op helps Polesworth ATC to reach new heights
The sky’s the limit for a group of Polesworth air cadets after they were handed a cheque for £1,305 from one of Tamworth’s best-known businesses. 1200 (Polesworth) Air Training Corps will use the money from the Tamworth Co-op’s Community Dividend Fund to buy a flight simulator to gain a realistic experience of flying aircraft.
Fond farewell to Tamworth Co-op board director
The Tamworth Co-op’s recent AGM marked the retirement of the longest serving board director, Mrs Audrey Poulten. She had served on the board for more than 32 years and been chairman on four occasions.
Tamworth Co-op and college serve up a treat for CRUSE
Two gourmet meals featuring the best of British food donated by the Tamworth Co-op will boost a bereavement support group’s efforts to re-establish a base in the town.
Tamworth Co-op bonus to stroke support group
A vital support group, which caters for people who have suffered strokes, has received a cash bonus from the Tamworth Co-operative Society. Trevor Baker, chairman and treasurer of Tamworth Stroke Patients and their Carers Group, receives a cheque from Tamworth Co-op’s Ron Constable (right) in front of several members who attend the monthly meetings at the Carnegie Centre.
Tamworth Co-op helps Dogs’ Rehoming
A dog rescue organisation which prides itself on preventing healthy strays from being unnecessarily put to sleep has received a whopping £808 cheque from the Tamworth Co-operative Society. Dun Roamin, of Dosthill, is a not-for-profit organisation which collects stray dogs on behalf of Tamworth District Council and East Staffordshire Borough Council. The animals in its care are vaccinated, kennel cough inoculated, micro chipped and health checked by vets. They are then housed with other dogs at Witherley Boarding Kennels and Cattery. The dogs are kept for an indefinite period of time until they are found suitable new homes.