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

I have recently completed a BA (Hons) degree in Graphic Design at Southampton Solent University. I was honoured to have my final project, entitled ‘The Great British Hedgerow’, selected by Total Coverage for the ‘Best in Show’ award. I was given the chance to come and work with the company for two weeks for a look at the design profession.  Total Coverage was very welcoming and gave me a great insight into what they do and how they work. They were very helpful, enabling me to develop my understanding, knowledge and skills. I was especially grateful for the push into new software which I originally had reservations about using. Their sound advice and professional nature provided detailed analysis of my work and how a designer should work with clients. I also enjoyed getting to know the staff and working with them was great. Their friendly nature made me feel comfortable straight away; I want to give them a huge thank you for having me. Finding the time to allow me the chance to come in and really get to know and understand their company. Previous work experience in graphic design offices just didn’t measure up to them!

Thanking them again for their help and support.

Total Coverage has once again enjoyed helping Rights of Women (ROW) to publish a clear, accessible and engaging report. How does the UK measure up on violence against women? Why not have read of the ROW report here http://tinyurl.com/28ss495

In a new report, ‘Protect for the Future’, the charities – led by EveryChild and including ChildHope, Consortium for Street Children, The International Children’s Trust, International HIV/AIDS Alliance, Railway Children, Retrak, Save the Children and War Child – are calling on world leaders to put the right to care and protection alongside the right to survival, health and education in their efforts to improve the lives of millions of the world’s poorest and most disadvantaged children.

Total Coverage has published a design book. Is your organisation featured? If not, maybe you can benefit from our experience !!! Why not give us a call, ping us an email or even send us a brief?
For more information about Total Coverage, what we do… how we do it… and who benefits from effective communication, click through to the main website at the top.

Total Coverage has just delivered new exhibition materials to CDS Co-operatives

CDS Co-operatives is the largest co-operative housing service agency in London and the South of England dedicated to promoting, developing, and servicing housing co-operatives controlled by the people who live in them.

Total Coverage has just delivered the summer edition of Girlguiding Hampshire West newsletter. County Commissioner, Janet Parker says: “Thank you Linda. It looks great!”

Take the time this week to have one of the most important Heart to Hearts you can have and help us raise awareness of the NHS Organ Donor Register.
Most of us are guilty of putting off important conversations with a loved one, so why not spend some valuable time with family and friends during NationaTransplant Week to have a Heart to Heart.
It might be telling someone how important they are to you, reconnecting with an old friend or apologising to a partner, but have you thought about telling your loved ones what your wishes are about organ donation?
Take time this week to have one of the most important Heart to Hearts you can have and help us raise awareness of the NHS Organ Donor Register. You could have a group discussion over a meal, where our downloadable meal pack can provide the necessary information or privately, by sending a message to a friend, colleague or loved one through our ‘secrets’ website.

Co-operatives UK, new website www.uk.coop has just gone live! If you’re interested in co-operation, why not sign up to the homepage to keep in touch with what’s happening? Total Coverage graphic design co-operative has!

Total Coverage Director, Linda Bratcher had a really good time last Friday night at The Art House gallery cafe in Southampton. A Celebration of Co-operation, organised by Linda together with Fay Bowden from The Co-operative Group, was a delightful evening of chat in a relaxed atmosphere with a little Fairtrade wine to  help the evening flow.

Linda says: “It was great to meet so many people from Southampton who are interested in co-operation and are really making a difference by working co-operatively.”

Alongside The Co-operative Group were Total Coverage, whomadeyourpants?, Co-operative and Community Finance, Vandanamu and many other local co-operatives.

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