‘How to’ guides

Tips and ideas on finding things to do and starting your own community group or activity.

Photo of a laptop display showing an online yoga class

How to set up an online activity

Woman holding her phone and a Co-op shopping bag with food in

How to be a Co-op food delivery volunteer

Man outside red car with Co-op shopping bag full of shopping

How to volunteer safely

Man in red crew neck shirt with glasses wearing headphones

How to enjoy the arts at home

Person writing in a notebook sitting at a desk with a computer

How to learn new skills

Older man in blue sweater with a lap top and using a tablet

How to find activities for over 50s

2 children chopping vegetables in a kitchen

How to find cooking and baking inspiration

Photo of somebody taking part in a social video event using an iPad

How to attend online activities

People walking in a wood with the sun shining through the trees

How to look after your mental wellbeing

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Your stories

I’m a Co-op colleague at Winchelsea Beach in East Sussex. My wonderful fellow colleagues have been going that extra mile by delivering supplies to people that can’t get out in our community. I’m really proud to be part of this store and Co-op as a whole.
Debbie Ireland

A cadet on a laptop

Computers for cadets

Richard Lloyd's story

Forrest Row Community Fridge

Community fridge keeping the people of Forest Row fed

Sue Young's story

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