Your Thumbs Up Round Up 17/10
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Published 17 Oct 2021 in Colleagues
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Colleagues took to the skies for Gloucestershire Young Carers - Well done! ☁
After many months of cancellations, 6 colleagues from Food stores across the Forest of Dean region finally managed to complete their courageous skydive for the Gloucestershire Young Carers.
On 10th October they helped raise in excess of £3,200 for their Regional Community charity partner. Taking place at Salisbury airfield, the team reached heights of 13,500ft before parachuting down to the ground. This was all in aid of the charity who they work with and for children and young people aged 8 to 24 who have caring responsibilities at home. A big well done and congratulations to all of the colleagues who took part. 😊👏👍
Sally Gillespie from Gloucestershire Young Carers said: “We are blown away by the generosity and braveness of The Midcounties Co-operative colleagues who got involved in the skydive, but also to those who have donated to the fundraiser too. The donations will go such a long way to helping all those that we work with, and we really are touched by the kindness everyone has shown.”
An incredible achievement by our colleagues, check out some of the pictures below. 👏😊
Pre-jump preparation (yikes!)
Post skydive (phew!)
Your Latest Thumbs Up 👍
Last Sunday my Dad, myself and Jane who works in Botley Food store took part in a 10-mile walk in Oxford for World Mental Health Day.
It is so important to spread awareness and start those important conversations surrounding Mental health.
On Thursday morning, my fundraising page will be closing down but if you would like to donate then visit here even if it's £1. Click here.
An entry from Steve at Botley Food, let's keep raising awareness for Mental Health, keep it up Steve!😊👏👍
Jeanette Crane celebrating 20 years of service in Wem Food, congratulations and enjoy Jeanette! 👍👏😊
Maureen Hill celebrating 10 years of service in Bidford Food, congratulations and well done Maureen!😊👏👍
Maureen was delighted to have received this, couldn’t believe it has been 10 years as time has flown by, moved up from Ireland to London to Bidford and the team/village have welcomed her warmly. Maureen is a bit of a partier and often organises the store Xmas meal and other social events. An asset to the team, enjoy Maureen!
This week Jason Timms, Sector Manager, gave Clive Boyland his 10 Year service award alongside Graham Rowley Area Manager giving Dawn Stokes her 5-year service award. Congratulations to both Clive and Dawn, enjoy! 👍👏😊
Well done to our Franche Road colleagues on donating toys for good causes, Summerdyne Nursing Home sent in a thank you message for your incredible work!👏👍😊
Happy 5 years of service to Kerry Bull at Stafford Travel, congratulations on all of your hard work. Enjoy Kerry!
A massive well done and thank you to the amazing kitchen team Richard and Jo from Co-op Childcare Sussex who has just got another 5-star food hygiene rating! Well done !
What is Thumbs Up?👍
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