Interim Members Meeting 2026
21 Oct 2026 7:00pm - 9:00pm
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Join us for our Interim Members’ Meeting 2026
21 October 2026 7:00pm – 9:00pm
This is our second Members’ Meeting as OurCoop, bringing together Members from the former Central Co‑op, The Midcounties Co‑operative and Chelmsford Star Co-operative.
At the meeting we will:
- Provide an update on our performance
- Set out our plans and ambitions for the future
- Update you on the progress of our governance review.
- Show how local membership and community activity is making a difference in the communities we serve.
- Open the floor for your questions in a live Q&A
Dudley is our broadcast hub, connecting all seven venues and online attendees into one shared experience. This is your society and it’s your chance to have your say and help shape what comes next.
You can book your place to join us at any of the following locations (or online):
- Black Country Living Museum, Dudley (broadcast venue)
- Essex Cricket Club, Chelmsford
- Derbyshire County Cricket Club, Derby
- Glyme Hall, Chipping Norton
- Leicester Cricket Club, Leicester
- The Rifle Hall, Halesworth
- The Huntsman Inn, Holmfirth
Book your place (Having trouble booking your place? Let us know by clicking here)
Helpful Information
How Can I Join the Event?
This online member event will be hosted on Microsoft Teams, which gives you the opportunity to have an open discussion with our speakers in a face-to-face video call.
When you book your place, we will send you an email with a link to the event. On the day of the event, there are a number of ways you can join us on Microsoft Teams such as:
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Join on your mobile or tablet device - download the app here
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Join on your desktop or laptop computer - download the desktop/laptop app here
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Join on your browser on any device by simply clicking the link on the email you received after registering for the event
*Please make sure you have installed the latest updates on your device and browser to make sure you get the best experience for the event
Top Tips for Microsoft Teams
Here are some top tips to help you make sure you have the best experience when you join our event on Microsoft Teams:
Internet Speed
To make sure that you can watch and get involved in the event without interruption, you'll need to make sure that your internet speed is at least 1MB per second. You can test your internet speed by clicking here.
Location
Before you join the event on Microsoft Teams we recommend that you find a quiet space where you are unlikely to be disturbed, be sure to check your internet speed in this location, as speeds and signal strength can vary depending on how far you are from your router.
Devices & Software
You can use Microsoft Teams on most devices such as mobile phones, tablets, and computers. To find out more about how to get Microsoft Teams on your device please refer to the 'How Can I Join the Event?' information on this page.
Online/In person