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Rookhope Crafters Receive Community Connect Funding

Huge congratulations to all three of the fantastic community groups We’re so proud to support the incredible work you’re doing across our local communities and beyond Your dedication is truly inspiring, and we can’t wait to see the positive changes you’ll continue to bring! This round of Community Connect Funding for the Lakes and Dales […]

COUNTY DURHAM CRAFTERS ENCOURAGE OTHER GOOD CAUSES TO APPLY FOR TRANSFORMATIVE FUNDING

Rookhope crafters

The Rookhope Art, Craft, and Rag Rug Group, based in Rookhope Village Hall, are proving that size doesn’t matter when it comes to making a difference. The group, led by two local residents, provides a warm, welcoming space for residents to connect, chat, and explore various crafting techniques such as printing, sewing, felting, and weaving. […]

RSPCA Named New Charity of the Year

Lakes & Dales Co-operative have announced that the RSPCA will be the community retailer’s new Charity of the Year partner. The partnership between Lakes & Dales, which has nine convenience stores in Cumbria, Durham and Northumberland, and the animal welfare charity aims to not only raise funding, but also to increase awareness of the vital […]

Lakes and Dales Co-op Raise £315,000 For Samaritans

Lakes & Dales Co-op helped to raise £315,000 for Samaritans during a year-long fundraising drive by the community retailer – funding 63,000 calls for the charity. Employees, members and customers from Lakes & Dales Co-op, Scotmid, Semichem,  and Scotmid Funerals took part in different activities over the past 12 months in a bid to raise money […]