Celebrating 150 Years of Co-operation in Nottingham
The 30th May 1863 saw the opening of the first co-operative society in Nottingham set up on the principles of the Rochdale Pioneers.
We will be celebrating the past, present and future of co-operatives and their members’ work, ideas and ideals with a series of events in June and July 2013.
These include a film screening, a historical walk and the publication of an exciting new book, adding new and fascinating facets to the rich and turbulent history of the people of Nottingham.
For more DETAILS ON THE BOOK, please see:
http://acityoflight.wordpress.com/book/
EVENTS ARRANGED for Co-operatives Fortnight:
Exhibitions (free):
Nottinghamshire Archives, Castle Meadow Road,
Nottingham Local Studies Library, Angel Row.
Book Launch (free):
A City of Light: Socialism, Chartism and Co-operation – Nottingham 1844
(with People’s Histreh, Nottingham Radical History Group).
Saturday 22nd June, 2-4pm at the Sparrows Nest, St. Anns. Limited spaces only, please book online at acityoflight@phonecoop.coop
See also http://nottingham.indymedia.org/events/5731
Historic Walk (free):
Secular Origins of Co-operation (with Nottingham Secular Society and Nottingham Women's History Group). Estimated duration 2 hours.
Sunday 23rd June, meet at 2pm outside Boots, Upper Parliament Street.
See also http://nottingham.indymedia.org/events/5733
Book Signing:
A City of Light… at the Ex-Libris stall.
Saturday 29th June, Lowdham Book Festival, Lowdham Village.
Book and Together information stall:
At the Co-operative store re-opening, Lowdham.
Thursday 4th July. See in store for details.
Film and Discussion:
European Confederation of Worker Co-operatives' film Together, plus talk and discussions with Andy Woodcock, co-operative business adviser.
Saturday 6th July, 11am-1pm at Broadway Cinema, Broad Street. Followed by Atmosphere Glee Choir on the Broadway terrace 1-2pm. Tickets £3 from Broadway Box Office.
See also http://nottingham.indymedia.org/events/5734
Author Talk (free):
A City of Light… with Christopher Richardson.
Saturday 13th July, 2-3.30pm, Local Studies Library, Angel Row.
All events wheelchair accessible.
See also http://nottingham.indymedia.org/events/5735
For more information please see the flyer promoting all events:
http://acityoflight.files.wordpress.com/2013/05/lenton_sesquicentennial_promo_lq.pdf
See also https://nottingham.indymedia.org/articles/5736
acityoflight.wordpress.com
acityoflight@phonecoop.coop
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