The Stocks and Shares Challenge offers teams the chance to act as market traders; analysing company data It's all about honing mathematical, critical thinking, listening and teamwork skills in a safe and fun

We're delighted to update you on what's been happening this month at COG:

We're delighted to update you on what's been happening this month at COG:

Bringing together the information and technology to connect our many organisations is an ongoing challenge. We are seeking volunteers for a number of roles. Including: Member Engagement: helping members access the site, post their information and share their news. - 3 people required Story telling: What are the success stories our community groups bring to the town? Help us find our and support our members - maximum 5 people required Volunteers and Staffing: Help our members advertise their roles and help new volunteers find a space which is right for them - 2 people required Spreading the Word: for this site to become an integral part of our community we need to make everyone aware of it. We need help with social media, creating and putting up posters, connecting to people who can help us and PR. - unlimited opportunities Raising Funds: To enable us to keep going we need a small amount of money to continue. To grow and serve our community properly we need to be able to bid for funding. - unlimited opportunities Helping with Events: We plan to be present at as many local events as possible this year. This role will be helping us set up, engage with the public and attend the meetings of our members - unlimited opportunities

All Community Groups, and Local Charities are invited to join us for our Monthly Meeting on 11th July 2024 at 1.30 pm. It will be held at Wellspring Methodist Church on Chapel Street. This meeting will focus on improving group communications, creating a Plastic Free Town and the development of the new 7 element news sheet. Hope to see you there!

Several members of the team contacted COGNews to share their delight this great result for our town.

If you're thinking of joining you can use the refer a friend program with COG and both organisations

You may be eligible to join in your own right or via COG.

This Thursday is our monthly in-person members meeting. It is open to anyone who runs a not for profit activity or service in the Cheadle area. The aim of the meeting is to help us understand and support the work of other groups, to deliver better services for Cheadle area. This month’s meeting will take place in the Methodist church on Chapel Street at 1.30 pm. If existing members have agenda items to add please contact Lori or Bernie. Hope to see you there!

Amanda the assistant manager spoke to cog news regarding the struggle they have in getting helpers.

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8lrQBGwuJQ2M0KuGDinQXTHoj5KWP2K4YvPRwaAmb3EALw_wcB&gclsrc=aw.ds And if you want to chat anything through we could organise a COG