Across the UK, tens of thousands of people have celebrated the first ever Co-operatives Fortnight, which ran from 19 June to 3 July. From events to early day motions, Twitter and tastings, members and supporters of co-operatives have got together to promote the co-operative alternative.
Over the course of Co-operatives Fortnight, an incredible range of activities took place, including:
• Over 150 events in every region and devolved nation in the UK
• Over 3,000 stores promoting the Fortnight nation-wide
• Over 4,000 people watching the Co-operatives Fortnight film
• Thousands getting involved through online social networks
• 13 co-operative schools being established
• Two parliamentary motions being passed: one in Westminster, one in Edinburgh
• The first formula for co-operation being revealed
• And Co-operatives UK announcing that the co-operative economy has grown to £33.5 billion.
http://www.thereisanalternative.coop/events/fortnight
