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<title>Community Shops Fortnight 15th – 29th June </title>
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<pubDate>Mon, 13 May 2013 15:39:00 GMT</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[ Celebratory packs available!Building on the success of last year, which saw communities across the UK proudly celebrating the achievements of their community shops, we are... ]]></description>
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<title>Do you live in the West Lindsey District and have a community enterprise idea you want to bring to life?</title>
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<pubDate>Thu, 09 May 2013 12:08:00 GMT</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[ If you have identified a community facility at risk of closure or an opportunity to develop a new community service we have the funding and... ]]></description>
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<title>Oxfordshire village celebrates the opening of new co-operative pub after raising hundreds of thousands of pounds</title>
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<pubDate>Wed, 08 May 2013 09:10:00 GMT</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[ Villagers in Great Milton, Oxfordshire have celebrated the takeover of their last remaining village pub as a co-operative, the 18th in the UK. Around 300... ]]></description>
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<title>Community shop awards shortlist announced</title>
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<pubDate>Thu, 02 May 2013 14:35:00 GMT</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[ Plunkett Foundation has announced the shortlist for their national Community Shop Awards. The nominees will now go on to compete for the title in their... ]]></description>
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<title>Plunkett seeks press &#x26; communications positions</title>
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<pubDate>Thu, 25 Apr 2013 10:35:00 GMT</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[ Plunkett Foundation is looking to recruit a Press &amp; Communications Manager on a full-time, permanent basis to join its central team in Woodstock, Oxfordshire. It... ]]></description>
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<title>Join us for our national networking event and AGM</title>
<link>http://www.plunkett.co.uk/newsandmedia/news-item.cfm/newsid/679</link>
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<pubDate>Mon, 22 Apr 2013 12:12:00 GMT</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[ We would like to invite you to join us on Wednesday 26th June at Bicester Hotel in Oxfordshire for this year's national networking event.The day... ]]></description>
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<title>Celebrations as 15th co-operative pub opens doors in rural Oxfordshire</title>
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<pubDate>Thu, 04 Apr 2013 15:14:00 GMT</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[ The sector is celebrating this week as the 15th pub to be saved as a co-operative opened its doors in Marsh Baldon, a rural village... ]]></description>
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<title>ONE week left to apply for community shop awards! </title>
<link>http://www.plunkett.co.uk/newsandmedia/news-item.cfm/newsid/677</link>
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<pubDate>Thu, 04 Apr 2013 10:46:00 GMT</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[ With only one week left to apply for the Community Shop Awards, Plunkett Foundation is urging all those still wishing to apply to submit their... ]]></description>
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<title>Plunkett Foundation celebrates record year for rural community enterprise</title>
<link>http://www.plunkett.co.uk/newsandmedia/news-item.cfm/newsid/676</link>
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<pubDate>Thu, 28 Mar 2013 13:57:00 GMT</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[ More rural communities than ever before are exploring community ownership as a way of saving shops and pubs, according to rural charity the Plunkett Foundation.The... ]]></description>
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<title>New report explores role of community shops in reducing rural isolation</title>
<link>http://www.plunkett.co.uk/newsandmedia/news-item.cfm/newsid/675</link>
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<pubDate>Fri, 22 Mar 2013 10:16:00 GMT</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[ The Plunkett Foundation has today launched a new report into the role of community shops in reducing isolation for rural people.The report, commissioned by the... ]]></description>
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<title>New support launched to help communities save local pub as a co-operative</title>
<link>http://www.plunkett.co.uk/newsandmedia/news-item.cfm/newsid/674</link>
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<pubDate>Mon, 11 Mar 2013 09:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[ The Plunkett Foundation is today launching a new advice line, funded by the Department for Communities and Local Government, to help the growing number of... ]]></description>
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<title>Press Release: HRH The Prince of Wales to officially open Gloucestershire community shop</title>
<link>http://www.plunkett.co.uk/newsandmedia/news-item.cfm/newsid/673</link>
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<pubDate>Tue, 19 Feb 2013 10:28:00 GMT</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[ Friday 22nd February 2013Uley Community Stores, StroudVillagers in Uley, near Stroud, are set to welcome HRH The Prince of Wales next week who will officially... ]]></description>
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<title>Melinda Messenger opens Beech Hill Village Shop</title>
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<pubDate>Fri, 08 Feb 2013 16:46:00 GMT</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[ Residents of Beech Hill near Reading celebrated the opening of the their brand new community shop at the weekend, which is housed in their historic... ]]></description>
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<title>Plunkett Foundation launches first ever Community Shop Awards</title>
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<pubDate>Thu, 31 Jan 2013 17:25:00 GMT</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[ Charity urges all 303 shops to come forward to celebrate their achievementThe Plunkett Foundation has embarked on a search for the best examples of community... ]]></description>
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<title>Plunkett Foundation welcomes recognition of the role of social enterprise in the Government Woodland and Forestry Statement</title>
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<pubDate>Thu, 31 Jan 2013 17:21:00 GMT</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[ The Plunkett Foundation has welcomed the recognition by the Government of the growing potential for social enterprise to support community involvement in local woodland management... ]]></description>
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<title>Itteringham community shop makes the headlines as it celebrates over 350 years trading from the same premises</title>
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<pubDate>Fri, 18 Jan 2013 09:34:00 GMT</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[ Normal 0 false false false MicrosoftInternetExplorer4 Itteringham Community Shop in Norfolk has been enjoying a surge in publicity recently as it celebrates over 350 years... ]]></description>
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<title>Plunkett Foundation announces merger of activities with Community Retailing Network to extend services in Scotland</title>
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<pubDate>Wed, 02 Jan 2013 10:11:00 GMT</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[ Plunkett Foundation has announced today it will be extending its services by merging with the Scotland based Community Retailing Network (CRN) to give Scotland’s rural... ]]></description>
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<title>UK horticulture set to benefit from new partnership</title>
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<pubDate>Fri, 21 Dec 2012 09:27:00 GMT</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[ We are delighted to announce a new partnership with LSA Charitable Trust that will see us working together to help the development of co-operative approaches... ]]></description>
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<title>Press Release: 300th community shop opens in Kent!</title>
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<pubDate>Mon, 17 Dec 2012 12:31:00 GMT</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[ The 300th community-owned shop has opened in Kent, marking a significant increase in community-owned rural services across the UK.Cobham Community Shop opened its doors on... ]]></description>
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<title>Essex villagers take ownership of threatened pub - ten years after saving village shop </title>
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<pubDate>Mon, 17 Dec 2012 09:54:00 GMT</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[ Villagers in Toppesfield, North Essex, are celebrating the tenth anniversary of saving their village shop in a unique way - by taking ownership of their... ]]></description>
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<title>Community shops sweep the floor yet again at Rural Oscars!</title>
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<pubDate>Tue, 04 Dec 2012 14:39:00 GMT</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[ Community shops represent 40% of finalists in category at Countryside Alliance AwardsFinalists for the 2012 Countryside Alliance Awards – dubbed the ‘Rural Oscars’ in the... ]]></description>
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<title>Christmas comes early for rural communities!</title>
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<pubDate>Mon, 03 Dec 2012 10:05:00 GMT</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[ New support launched to revive rural areas through enterpriseRural communities across the UK are set to benefit from a new injection of funding, launched today,... ]]></description>
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<title>PRESS RELEASE: New funding to revive rural communities</title>
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<pubDate>Mon, 19 Nov 2012 11:55:00 GMT</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[ 19 NOVEMBER 2012 New funding to help communities take control through enterprise Rural communities across the UK are set to benefit from a new injection... ]]></description>
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<title>Dunsany Declaration feeds into ICA’s Blueprint for a Co-operative Decade</title>
<link>http://www.plunkett.co.uk/newsandmedia/news-item.cfm/newsid/652</link>
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<pubDate>Thu, 01 Nov 2012 15:56:00 GMT</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[ Declaration launch event sees FAO Director-General stand poised to deliver action plan with world co-op leaders On Wednesday 31st October the Dunsany Declaration was officially... ]]></description>
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<title>New guide to help communities follow in Fordhall Farm’s footsteps</title>
<link>http://www.plunkett.co.uk/newsandmedia/news-item.cfm/newsid/651</link>
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<pubDate>Tue, 30 Oct 2012 11:44:00 GMT</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[ Making Local Food Work has published a new guide for communities looking to set up and run a community-owned farm.The guide was written by Charlotte... ]]></description>
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<title>Plunkett Foundation voted finalist in top national awards</title>
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<pubDate>Mon, 29 Oct 2012 11:34:00 GMT</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[ Plunkett named top social enterprise supporter in EnglandPlunkett Foundation has been named the top social enterprise supporter in England in the Social Enterprise Awards, run... ]]></description>
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<title>Foundation celebrates founder Sir Horace Plunkett's birthday</title>
<link>http://www.plunkett.co.uk/newsandmedia/news-item.cfm/newsid/647</link>
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<pubDate>Wed, 24 Oct 2012 10:09:00 GMT</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[ Plunkett Foundation is celebrating the birthday of its founder, Sir Horace Plunkett, who would have been 158 years old today.Sir Horace was the pioneer of... ]]></description>
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<title>Co-operatives key to feeding a growing population</title>
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<pubDate>Tue, 16 Oct 2012 05:41:00 GMT</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[ Co-operatives are critically important to feed a growing population in an era of increasing global resource scarcity and unequal distribution.  This is the message of... ]]></description>
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<title>Sold out event sees launch of new support to help enterprises collaborate</title>
<link>http://www.plunkett.co.uk/newsandmedia/news-item.cfm/newsid/640</link>
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<pubDate>Wed, 03 Oct 2012 09:17:00 GMT</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[ Brand new support for groups looking to form local food systems was launched at a sold-out event last week in Manchester.The event, organised by Plunkett... ]]></description>
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<title>Could your enterprise benefit from free specialist support?</title>
<link>http://www.plunkett.co.uk/newsandmedia/news-item.cfm/newsid/638</link>
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<pubDate>Mon, 24 Sep 2012 11:23:00 GMT</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[ As part of the continuation of support being provided through Making Local Food Work, Plunkett Foundation has launched a new wave of specialist support to... ]]></description>
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<title>Plunkett welcomes Rural Statement and calls on Defra to work in partnership for the benefit of rural communities</title>
<link>http://www.plunkett.co.uk/newsandmedia/news-item.cfm/newsid/635</link>
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<pubDate>Mon, 24 Sep 2012 10:15:00 GMT</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[ The Department for the Environment, Food and Rural Affairs (Defra) has published its Rural Statement, billed as ‘a contract to give rural communities the power... ]]></description>
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<title>Did you hear us on Radio 4’s Farming Today?</title>
<link>http://www.plunkett.co.uk/newsandmedia/news-item.cfm/newsid/632</link>
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<pubDate>Mon, 03 Sep 2012 11:06:00 GMT</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[ All last week BBC Radio 4 has been looking at co-operation within the food and farming industry on its Farming Today programme. If you missed... ]]></description>
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<title>Campaign launched to raise awareness of benefits of collaboration within farming community</title>
<link>http://www.plunkett.co.uk/newsandmedia/news-item.cfm/newsid/628</link>
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<pubDate>Tue, 21 Aug 2012 11:24:00 GMT</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[ New research has been published that finds an increasing number of farmers want to work more collaboratively with community groups and local businesses but need... ]]></description>
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<title>The Rural Broadband Debate: Rural communities must be inspired by high speed possibilities, warns new report</title>
<link>http://www.plunkett.co.uk/newsandmedia/news-item.cfm/newsid/627</link>
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<pubDate>Mon, 30 Jul 2012 08:35:00 GMT</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[ More must be done to inspire rural community initiatives to deliver superfast broadband services themselves, warns Plunkett Foundation and Carnegie UK Trust. The issue of high... ]]></description>
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<title>First ever Community Shops Fortnight a resounding success!</title>
<link>http://www.plunkett.co.uk/newsandmedia/news-item.cfm/newsid/626</link>
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<pubDate>Thu, 19 Jul 2012 15:46:00 GMT</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[ We would like to say a huge thank you to everyone who helped to make the first ever Community Shops Fortnight a success! We have... ]]></description>
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<title>Plunkett celebrates 20 years of community shops support</title>
<link>http://www.plunkett.co.uk/newsandmedia/news-item.cfm/newsid/625</link>
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<pubDate>Thu, 19 Jul 2012 14:58:00 GMT</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[ Plunkett Foundation celebrated twenty years of a dedicated support service to communities looking to save their village shop through community ownership last weekend at a... ]]></description>
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<title>Plunkett Foundation's impact in 2011</title>
<link>http://www.plunkett.co.uk/newsandmedia/news-item.cfm/newsid/624</link>
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<pubDate>Thu, 05 Jul 2012 11:44:00 GMT</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[ How we helped to improve rural livelihoods through co-operative and social enterpriseTo coincide with its Annual General Meeting held on Thursday 21st June Plunkett Foundation... ]]></description>
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<title>Community shops thriving while large retailers' growth stalls, says new Plunkett report</title>
<link>http://www.plunkett.co.uk/newsandmedia/news-item.cfm/newsid/622</link>
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<pubDate>Mon, 25 Jun 2012 12:01:00 GMT</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[ Community-owned shops reported record sales for 2011 despite larger retailers reporting a stalling of growth, a new report from Plunkett Foundation finds.Better Business, launched today,... ]]></description>
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<title>Oxfordshire cycle ride to celebrate the county's community shops</title>
<link>http://www.plunkett.co.uk/newsandmedia/news-item.cfm/newsid/621</link>
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<pubDate>Wed, 20 Jun 2012 17:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[ Plunkett Foundation staff launch first ever Community Shops Fortnight by cycling round the countyStaff at the Woodstock-based charity Plunkett Foundation are preparing to launch the... ]]></description>
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<title>Plunkett helps to deliver new project to see investment in development of community facilities in Lincolnshire </title>
<link>http://www.plunkett.co.uk/newsandmedia/news-item.cfm/newsid/614</link>
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<pubDate>Fri, 27 Apr 2012 15:07:00 GMT</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[  A £1.2 MILLION investment has been announced by West Lindsey District Council to encourage local people to develop community enterprises. The Community Asset Fund is... ]]></description>
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<title>WIN £250 for your community enterprise by telling us how you act in a crisis! </title>
<link>http://www.plunkett.co.uk/newsandmedia/news-item.cfm/newsid/611</link>
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<pubDate>Thu, 05 Apr 2012 14:46:00 GMT</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[ How is your community best placed to serve itself in times of crisis and what makes you so good at doing it?Plunkett Foundation is looking... ]]></description>
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<title>Big Lottery Fund announces additional £4m funding for communities through Village SOS</title>
<link>http://www.plunkett.co.uk/newsandmedia/news-item.cfm/newsid/608</link>
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<pubDate>Mon, 02 Apr 2012 13:53:00 GMT</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[ Rural villages across the UK are being offered grants of up to £50,000 to breathe new life into their areas as part of a £4m... ]]></description>
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<title>New Lottery funding helps secure future for community food</title>
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<pubDate>Mon, 26 Mar 2012 14:19:00 GMT</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[ Big Lottery Fund announces continued support at Making Local Food Work conferenceThe Big Lottery Fund yesterday announced it will continue to support the community food... ]]></description>
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<title>Local People, Local Food: A One Day Plunkett Event</title>
<link>http://www.plunkett.co.uk/newsandmedia/news-item.cfm/newsid/606</link>
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<pubDate>Thu, 22 Mar 2012 15:02:00 GMT</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[ Plunkett Foundation is set to host a one-day event aimed at local food retailers to help them increase their customer reach. The event, Local People,... ]]></description>
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<title>Sell-out Village SOS conference a resounding success</title>
<link>http://www.plunkett.co.uk/newsandmedia/news-item.cfm/newsid/603</link>
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<pubDate>Mon, 05 Mar 2012 11:12:00 GMT</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[ &quot;Very enthused and full of HUGE ideas!!&quot;Last week marked a significant milestone for Plunkett Foundation with the delivery of the Village SOS National Conference, our... ]]></description>
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<title>Plunkett Foundation receives new tranche of funding to safeguard rural communities</title>
<link>http://www.plunkett.co.uk/newsandmedia/news-item.cfm/newsid/602</link>
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<pubDate>Tue, 28 Feb 2012 10:24:00 GMT</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[ Plunkett named in The Prince’s Countryside Fund awards which sees £422,000 to 15 new rural projectsThe Plunkett Foundation is delighted to announce it has been... ]]></description>
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<title>TV's Matt Baker adds name to landmark event for rural community enterprises</title>
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<pubDate>Mon, 13 Feb 2012 10:18:00 GMT</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[ Matt Baker joins experts as they gather to support rural communities to inspire innovative business ideas to rejuvenate rural villagesMonday 27th FebruaryMacdonald Burlington Hotel, BirminghamTV... ]]></description>
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<title>Landmark event to fuel rural community enterprises</title>
<link>http://www.plunkett.co.uk/newsandmedia/news-item.cfm/newsid/597</link>
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<pubDate>Wed, 25 Jan 2012 11:46:00 GMT</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[   Experts gather to support rural communities to inspire innovative business ideas to rejuvenate rural villagesA free landmark event to help rural communities save vital services... ]]></description>
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<title>First ever review of rural social enterprise highlights key role in maintaining and developing rural services and assets</title>
<link>http://www.plunkett.co.uk/newsandmedia/news-item.cfm/newsid/595</link>
<guid>http://www.plunkett.co.uk/newsandmedia/news-item.cfm/newsid/595</guid>
<pubDate>Tue, 17 Jan 2012 15:37:00 GMT</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[ Social enterprises are increasingly being developed by rural communities to take control of the issues affecting them, states new report from Plunkett Foundation commissioned by... ]]></description>
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<title>Community shops prove resilient despite current downturn</title>
<link>http://www.plunkett.co.uk/newsandmedia/news-item.cfm/newsid/594</link>
<guid>http://www.plunkett.co.uk/newsandmedia/news-item.cfm/newsid/594</guid>
<pubDate>Fri, 13 Jan 2012 09:52:00 GMT</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[ New report into sector’s 2011 performance from Plunkett FoundationSt Tudy Community Shop, one of the 19 to open in 2011Community-owned shops are continuing to prove... ]]></description>
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<title>Merry Christmas and Happy New Co-operative Year from the Plunkett Foundation</title>
<link>http://www.plunkett.co.uk/newsandmedia/news-item.cfm/newsid/593</link>
<guid>http://www.plunkett.co.uk/newsandmedia/news-item.cfm/newsid/593</guid>
<pubDate>Tue, 20 Dec 2011 09:11:00 GMT</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[ It is always a pleasure to wish Plunkett website visitors a Happy New Year, but is even more special to do so when we know... ]]></description>
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<title>Building a Mutual Post Office - Plunkett Foundation Consultation Response</title>
<link>http://www.plunkett.co.uk/newsandmedia/news-item.cfm/newsid/592</link>
<guid>http://www.plunkett.co.uk/newsandmedia/news-item.cfm/newsid/592</guid>
<pubDate>Thu, 15 Dec 2011 12:47:00 GMT</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[ The Plunkett Foundation is responding to this Department for Business, Innovation &amp; Skills consultation on Building a Mutual Post Office for two main reasons:1. As the... ]]></description>
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<title>Social Enterprise heavyweights to descend on London</title>
<link>http://www.plunkett.co.uk/newsandmedia/news-item.cfm/newsid/587</link>
<guid>http://www.plunkett.co.uk/newsandmedia/news-item.cfm/newsid/587</guid>
<pubDate>Fri, 09 Dec 2011 11:10:00 GMT</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[ The Big Lottery Fund’s Chief Executive, Peter Wanless, will join forces with Plunkett’s Peter Couchman and Locality’s Steve Wyler for the finale of this year’s... ]]></description>
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<title>Simply Start Up - a practical guide for community-owned enterprirses</title>
<link>http://www.plunkett.co.uk/newsandmedia/news-item.cfm/newsid/585</link>
<guid>http://www.plunkett.co.uk/newsandmedia/news-item.cfm/newsid/585</guid>
<pubDate>Fri, 09 Dec 2011 10:58:00 GMT</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[ A new guide for anyone involved in the creation of an enterprise that will be owned by, run by, and supported by the community in... ]]></description>
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<title>Save the date! Making Local Food Work national conference</title>
<link>http://www.plunkett.co.uk/newsandmedia/news-item.cfm/newsid/581</link>
<guid>http://www.plunkett.co.uk/newsandmedia/news-item.cfm/newsid/581</guid>
<pubDate>Mon, 14 Nov 2011 08:58:00 GMT</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[ The Making Local Food Work national conference has been announced! As the Making Local Food Work programme draws to a close next year, this will... ]]></description>
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<title>Plunkett supports winning projects</title>
<link>http://www.plunkett.co.uk/newsandmedia/news-item.cfm/newsid/578</link>
<guid>http://www.plunkett.co.uk/newsandmedia/news-item.cfm/newsid/578</guid>
<pubDate>Fri, 21 Oct 2011 17:44:00 GMT</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[ No fewer than six enterprises that have been supported by Plunkett Foundation have either won or been nominated in top national awards designed to highlight... ]]></description>
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<title>Village SOS Roadshow gets off to a flying start!</title>
<link>http://www.plunkett.co.uk/newsandmedia/news-item.cfm/newsid/577</link>
<guid>http://www.plunkett.co.uk/newsandmedia/news-item.cfm/newsid/577</guid>
<pubDate>Fri, 21 Oct 2011 09:30:00 GMT</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[ Village SOS in Yorkshire – second event a huge successThe second of the Village SOS Roadshow events was held in Doncaster on Wednesday 19th October... ]]></description>
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<title>Tickets now available for Community Shops Networking event in the South West</title>
<link>http://www.plunkett.co.uk/newsandmedia/news-item.cfm/newsid/576</link>
<guid>http://www.plunkett.co.uk/newsandmedia/news-item.cfm/newsid/576</guid>
<pubDate>Mon, 03 Oct 2011 15:26:00 GMT</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[  Thursday 10th NovemberDillington House, Ilminster, Somerset.Hosted by the Plunkett Foundation in partnership with Somerset Rural Community Council, we are delighted to present this Community Shops... ]]></description>
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<title>Free national events series to help rural communities</title>
<link>http://www.plunkett.co.uk/newsandmedia/news-item.cfm/newsid/575</link>
<guid>http://www.plunkett.co.uk/newsandmedia/news-item.cfm/newsid/575</guid>
<pubDate>Fri, 23 Sep 2011 09:52:00 GMT</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[ Village SOS Roadshow series launches in BristolMonday 10th OctoberThe Watershed, BristolFREE eventThe Big Lottery Fund is set to launch a series of events that will see... ]]></description>
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<title>Colne Valley declares food independence</title>
<link>http://www.plunkett.co.uk/newsandmedia/news-item.cfm/newsid/574</link>
<guid>http://www.plunkett.co.uk/newsandmedia/news-item.cfm/newsid/574</guid>
<pubDate>Tue, 13 Sep 2011 14:22:00 GMT</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[ Event takes Colne Valley a step closer to self-sufficiency On Monday 12th September, an event was held that saw business, community and public sector organisations... ]]></description>
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<title>Funding still available to set up community shops in North Norfolk</title>
<link>http://www.plunkett.co.uk/newsandmedia/news-item.cfm/newsid/572</link>
<guid>http://www.plunkett.co.uk/newsandmedia/news-item.cfm/newsid/572</guid>
<pubDate>Mon, 12 Sep 2011 15:20:00 GMT</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[ A project that sees £110,000 available for communities to set up and run their own shops is calling for applications.The project sees Plunkett Foundation joining... ]]></description>
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<title>Communities lead the way in shaping government policy</title>
<link>http://www.plunkett.co.uk/newsandmedia/news-item.cfm/newsid/571</link>
<guid>http://www.plunkett.co.uk/newsandmedia/news-item.cfm/newsid/571</guid>
<pubDate>Fri, 02 Sep 2011 17:07:00 GMT</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[ Westminster event highlights vital contribution of Community Food Enterprises (CFEs) in delivering and shaping government agendasAn event was held yesterday to highlight the key role... ]]></description>
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<title>New support for communities across UK to reverse rural decline through enterprise</title>
<link>http://www.plunkett.co.uk/newsandmedia/news-item.cfm/newsid/565</link>
<guid>http://www.plunkett.co.uk/newsandmedia/news-item.cfm/newsid/565</guid>
<pubDate>Wed, 10 Aug 2011 00:01:00 GMT</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[ Village SOS Active campaign will see national advice line &amp; expert support rolled out to rural communities A new campaign is set to be launched to... ]]></description>
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<title>Plunkett Community Shop Network goes from strength to strength</title>
<link>http://www.plunkett.co.uk/newsandmedia/news-item.cfm/newsid/561</link>
<guid>http://www.plunkett.co.uk/newsandmedia/news-item.cfm/newsid/561</guid>
<pubDate>Mon, 01 Aug 2011 11:07:00 GMT</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[ The Plunkett Community Shop Network, a national membership scheme to unite community-owned shops across the country, is going from strength to strength, with the 32nd... ]]></description>
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<title>Local pubs can be saved by communities forming co-operatives, says Rory Stewart MP</title>
<link>http://www.plunkett.co.uk/newsandmedia/news-item.cfm/newsid/549</link>
<guid>http://www.plunkett.co.uk/newsandmedia/news-item.cfm/newsid/549</guid>
<pubDate>Thu, 07 Jul 2011 17:40:00 GMT</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[ Helping communities to set up and run co-operative pubs is key to saving rural pubs.  This was the message from Rory Stewart MP at an... ]]></description>
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<title>Praise for Plunkett Foundation in the Guardian</title>
<link>http://www.plunkett.co.uk/newsandmedia/news-item.cfm/newsid/542</link>
<guid>http://www.plunkett.co.uk/newsandmedia/news-item.cfm/newsid/542</guid>
<pubDate>Mon, 20 Jun 2011 10:21:00 GMT</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[ The Plunkett Foundation has received praise in national newspaper the Guardian this week. The editorial 'In praise of the Plunkett Foundation' raises awareness of our... ]]></description>
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<title>Co-operative archivist awarded Plunkett Foundation Fellowship</title>
<link>http://www.plunkett.co.uk/newsandmedia/news-item.cfm/newsid/533</link>
<guid>http://www.plunkett.co.uk/newsandmedia/news-item.cfm/newsid/533</guid>
<pubDate>Mon, 13 Jun 2011 16:17:00 GMT</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[ A former journalist who dedicated 10 years of her life to clarifying the influence of one of Ireland’s leading political figures has been awarded a... ]]></description>
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<title>Join us at Jamie Oliver's Big Feastival!</title>
<link>http://www.plunkett.co.uk/newsandmedia/news-item.cfm/newsid/523</link>
<guid>http://www.plunkett.co.uk/newsandmedia/news-item.cfm/newsid/523</guid>
<pubDate>Mon, 06 Jun 2011 09:24:00 GMT</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[ The Making Local Food Work team from t!he Plunkett Foundation will be exhibiting at the food and music event of the year, The Big Feastival,... ]]></description>
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<title>Plunkett Foundation on BBC Breakfast news</title>
<link>http://www.plunkett.co.uk/newsandmedia/news-item.cfm/newsid/519</link>
<guid>http://www.plunkett.co.uk/newsandmedia/news-item.cfm/newsid/519</guid>
<pubDate>Tue, 31 May 2011 10:39:00 GMT</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[ The Plunkett Foundation and Plymtree Community Shop were featured on the BBC's national breakfast news yesterday, Monday 30 May. The piece highlighted the value of... ]]></description>
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<title>First co-operative pub in Yorkshire celebrates its first successful year</title>
<link>http://www.plunkett.co.uk/newsandmedia/news-item.cfm/newsid/517</link>
<guid>http://www.plunkett.co.uk/newsandmedia/news-item.cfm/newsid/517</guid>
<pubDate>Thu, 26 May 2011 10:36:00 GMT</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[ The first Co-operative Pub in Yorkshire (and the third in the country!) is celebrating its first successful year trading in its annual report, which has just... ]]></description>
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<title>Measuring the impact of community food enterprises</title>
<link>http://www.plunkett.co.uk/newsandmedia/news-item.cfm/newsid/516</link>
<guid>http://www.plunkett.co.uk/newsandmedia/news-item.cfm/newsid/516</guid>
<pubDate>Tue, 24 May 2011 09:38:00 GMT</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[ National drive launched to measure the real social and economic impact of the UK’s community food enterprisesA national drive has been launched in an attempt... ]]></description>
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<title>New project to help communities in north Norfolk</title>
<link>http://www.plunkett.co.uk/newsandmedia/news-item.cfm/newsid/512</link>
<guid>http://www.plunkett.co.uk/newsandmedia/news-item.cfm/newsid/512</guid>
<pubDate>Mon, 09 May 2011 09:45:00 GMT</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[ The Plunkett Foundation has joined forces with Victory Housing Trust and the Esmee Fairbairn Foundation to deliver a project in north Norfolk that will see... ]]></description>
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<title>Plunkett Foundation's Annual Seminar 2011 - Localism: shifting rural powers</title>
<link>http://www.plunkett.co.uk/newsandmedia/news-item.cfm/newsid/511</link>
<guid>http://www.plunkett.co.uk/newsandmedia/news-item.cfm/newsid/511</guid>
<pubDate>Mon, 09 May 2011 09:36:00 GMT</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[   We are now taking bookings for our 2011 Annual Seminar, Localism: shifting rural powers, which is set to take place on Wednesday 8th June... ]]></description>
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<title>Hampshire villagers raise £300K for new community shop premises</title>
<link>http://www.plunkett.co.uk/newsandmedia/news-item.cfm/newsid/510</link>
<guid>http://www.plunkett.co.uk/newsandmedia/news-item.cfm/newsid/510</guid>
<pubDate>Wed, 04 May 2011 17:01:00 GMT</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[ Woodgreen Community Shop celebrates new premises opening with party for whole communitySaturday 14th May 2011 11:30am: Opening Ceremony – 6pm: Hog Roast, BBQ, beer tent... ]]></description>
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<title>Rooting community food in an enterprising future - an invitation to join the debate</title>
<link>http://www.plunkett.co.uk/newsandmedia/news-item.cfm/newsid/505</link>
<guid>http://www.plunkett.co.uk/newsandmedia/news-item.cfm/newsid/505</guid>
<pubDate>Fri, 08 Apr 2011 10:31:00 GMT</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[ Local food has made national headlines recently with the news that a third of British adults will be growing their own vegetables this summer in... ]]></description>
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<title>Fifth co-operative pub in the country to officially open today</title>
<link>http://www.plunkett.co.uk/newsandmedia/news-item.cfm/newsid/504</link>
<guid>http://www.plunkett.co.uk/newsandmedia/news-item.cfm/newsid/504</guid>
<pubDate>Mon, 04 Apr 2011 11:53:00 GMT</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[ The Fox and Hounds Inn in Ennerdale Bridge, Cumbria, is set to enjoy its official opening today – and become the fifth pub in the... ]]></description>
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<title>Community shop sector celebrates as Yarpole scoops top national win</title>
<link>http://www.plunkett.co.uk/newsandmedia/news-item.cfm/newsid/503</link>
<guid>http://www.plunkett.co.uk/newsandmedia/news-item.cfm/newsid/503</guid>
<pubDate>Thu, 31 Mar 2011 10:48:00 GMT</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[ Yarpole Community Shop – the first ever custom-built shop to open in a church – named Best Village Shop at Countryside Alliance Awards A community-owned... ]]></description>
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<title>Co-operation is ‘the beautiful idea’ needed for human progress, says new report</title>
<link>http://www.plunkett.co.uk/newsandmedia/news-item.cfm/newsid/499</link>
<guid>http://www.plunkett.co.uk/newsandmedia/news-item.cfm/newsid/499</guid>
<pubDate>Thu, 17 Mar 2011 19:13:00 GMT</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[ Co-operatives and mutuals need to be recognised as ‘the beautiful idea’ that is the key to human progress.  This is the message from a new... ]]></description>
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<title>Regional Community Shops Networking Event proves great success!</title>
<link>http://www.plunkett.co.uk/newsandmedia/news-item.cfm/newsid/498</link>
<guid>http://www.plunkett.co.uk/newsandmedia/news-item.cfm/newsid/498</guid>
<pubDate>Wed, 16 Mar 2011 16:47:00 GMT</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[ The Plunkett Foundation hosted its Regional Networking Event for community-owned shops at Eynsham Hall yesterday and launched its brand new membership scheme to 130 delegates representing almost 60... ]]></description>
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<title>Peopleton Community Shop on Countryfile!</title>
<link>http://www.plunkett.co.uk/newsandmedia/news-item.cfm/newsid/491</link>
<guid>http://www.plunkett.co.uk/newsandmedia/news-item.cfm/newsid/491</guid>
<pubDate>Mon, 28 Feb 2011 10:24:00 GMT</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[ It’s been an exciting week for community-owned shops, with Hudswell’s The Little Shop opening creating a media frenzy everywhere from local radio stations to BBC... ]]></description>
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<title>Record win for community-owned shops at Countryside Alliance Awards</title>
<link>http://www.plunkett.co.uk/newsandmedia/news-item.cfm/newsid/490</link>
<guid>http://www.plunkett.co.uk/newsandmedia/news-item.cfm/newsid/490</guid>
<pubDate>Mon, 21 Feb 2011 13:52:00 GMT</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[ Community-owned shops become winners in FIVE regions, joining the running for national awards in MarchThe community-owned shop sector is celebrating a record win at this year’s... ]]></description>
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<title>Are you passionate about rural communities?</title>
<link>http://www.plunkett.co.uk/newsandmedia/news-item.cfm/newsid/489</link>
<guid>http://www.plunkett.co.uk/newsandmedia/news-item.cfm/newsid/489</guid>
<pubDate>Fri, 18 Feb 2011 10:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[ Communities AssistantSalary: £19,000 - £21,500 Location: Woodstock, OxfordshireThe Plunkett Foundation has been changing lives in rural communities since 1919. We work as strategic partners with... ]]></description>
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<title>Smallest community-owned shop in the country opened by celebrity chef Rosemary Shrager</title>
<link>http://www.plunkett.co.uk/newsandmedia/news-item.cfm/newsid/488</link>
<guid>http://www.plunkett.co.uk/newsandmedia/news-item.cfm/newsid/488</guid>
<pubDate>Wed, 16 Feb 2011 12:26:00 GMT</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[ A community-owned shop in Yorkshire which is thought to be the smallest of its kind in the country enjoyed its official opening last weekend by local... ]]></description>
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<title>Community shop wins Daily Telegraph's 'Best Village Shop in Britain' Award</title>
<link>http://www.plunkett.co.uk/newsandmedia/news-item.cfm/newsid/487</link>
<guid>http://www.plunkett.co.uk/newsandmedia/news-item.cfm/newsid/487</guid>
<pubDate>Mon, 14 Feb 2011 11:55:00 GMT</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[ A community-owned shop has beaten off stiff competition to be awarded the sought-after title of Daily Telegraph Best Corner/Village Shop in Britain. At an awards... ]]></description>
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<title>Press Statement: A Real Community Right to Buy is needed to stop communities losing their local pub and shop</title>
<link>http://www.plunkett.co.uk/newsandmedia/news-item.cfm/newsid/481</link>
<guid>http://www.plunkett.co.uk/newsandmedia/news-item.cfm/newsid/481</guid>
<pubDate>Fri, 04 Feb 2011 16:49:00 GMT</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[ The Government is being urged to strengthen its proposals to ensure a real Community Right to Buy is given to communities to help them save... ]]></description>
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<title>Plunkett Foundation to unveil new national benefits package</title>
<link>http://www.plunkett.co.uk/newsandmedia/news-item.cfm/newsid/473</link>
<guid>http://www.plunkett.co.uk/newsandmedia/news-item.cfm/newsid/473</guid>
<pubDate>Mon, 31 Jan 2011 09:27:00 GMT</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[ The Plunkett Foundation is to announce the details of a new national benefits package for community-owned shops at its regional networking event in March. The... ]]></description>
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<title>Community-owned shops show the way to build the Big Society, says new report</title>
<link>http://www.plunkett.co.uk/newsandmedia/news-item.cfm/newsid/472</link>
<guid>http://www.plunkett.co.uk/newsandmedia/news-item.cfm/newsid/472</guid>
<pubDate>Mon, 24 Jan 2011 11:05:00 GMT</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[ The most comprehensive survey into the health of the community-owned shop sector ever to be undertaken sees its results being made public this week by... ]]></description>
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<title>Oxfordshire community shops report huge increase in sales in snowy December...</title>
<link>http://www.plunkett.co.uk/newsandmedia/news-item.cfm/newsid/464</link>
<guid>http://www.plunkett.co.uk/newsandmedia/news-item.cfm/newsid/464</guid>
<pubDate>Thu, 13 Jan 2011 15:49:00 GMT</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[ …as snow costs supermarket Tesco an estimated £50millionCommunity-owned shops across Oxfordshire enjoyed record sales in December thanks to the snowy weather conditions, with some shops... ]]></description>
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<title>Happy New Year from the Plunkett Foundation</title>
<link>http://www.plunkett.co.uk/newsandmedia/news-item.cfm/newsid/463</link>
<guid>http://www.plunkett.co.uk/newsandmedia/news-item.cfm/newsid/463</guid>
<pubDate>Tue, 04 Jan 2011 09:56:00 GMT</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[ The Plunkett Foundation would like to wish everyone a very happy new year and every success for 2011. The last year saw twenty-two rural communities joining those... ]]></description>
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<title>Plunkett welcomes Community Right to Buy proposals but calls for more rights for rural communities</title>
<link>http://www.plunkett.co.uk/newsandmedia/news-item.cfm/newsid/462</link>
<guid>http://www.plunkett.co.uk/newsandmedia/news-item.cfm/newsid/462</guid>
<pubDate>Tue, 14 Dec 2010 16:17:00 GMT</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[ The Plunkett Foundation has welcomed the Government’s commitment to the Community Right to Buy as part of the Localism Bill but has warned that three... ]]></description>
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<title>New guidelines for setting up community-owned shops in churches</title>
<link>http://www.plunkett.co.uk/newsandmedia/news-item.cfm/newsid/461</link>
<guid>http://www.plunkett.co.uk/newsandmedia/news-item.cfm/newsid/461</guid>
<pubDate>Tue, 14 Dec 2010 13:46:00 GMT</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[ A new set of guidelines have been launched today providing advice on setting up community-owned shops in churches.The Plunkett Foundation has offered its expertise in... ]]></description>
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<title>Big Society at risk of ignoring potential of enterprising rural communities</title>
<link>http://www.plunkett.co.uk/newsandmedia/news-item.cfm/newsid/458</link>
<guid>http://www.plunkett.co.uk/newsandmedia/news-item.cfm/newsid/458</guid>
<pubDate>Thu, 25 Nov 2010 17:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[ The Big Society should not ignore the potential of enterprising rural communities.  This was the message from rural campaigners the Plunkett Foundation at Better Business,... ]]></description>
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<title>Event raises profile of Suffolk's local food offering through community-owned shops</title>
<link>http://www.plunkett.co.uk/newsandmedia/news-item.cfm/newsid/447</link>
<guid>http://www.plunkett.co.uk/newsandmedia/news-item.cfm/newsid/447</guid>
<pubDate>Mon, 08 Nov 2010 10:46:00 GMT</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[ The county of Suffolk played host to a fantastic event on Monday 1 November which saw over 70 representatives from the cream of community enterprises... ]]></description>
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<title>Plunkett Foundation welcomes Government commitment to explore a mutual future for the Post Office</title>
<link>http://www.plunkett.co.uk/newsandmedia/news-item.cfm/newsid/446</link>
<guid>http://www.plunkett.co.uk/newsandmedia/news-item.cfm/newsid/446</guid>
<pubDate>Wed, 13 Oct 2010 12:59:00 GMT</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[ Following today's announcement, the Plunkett Foundation has welcomed the Government’s commitment to exploring a mutual future for the Post Office. “Rural communities live in fear... ]]></description>
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<title>Better Business: The Plunkett Foundation's 10th Annual Rural Social Enterprise Conference 2010</title>
<link>http://www.plunkett.co.uk/newsandmedia/news-item.cfm/newsid/443</link>
<guid>http://www.plunkett.co.uk/newsandmedia/news-item.cfm/newsid/443</guid>
<pubDate>Fri, 24 Sep 2010 15:04:00 GMT</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[ Better Business: Have you booked your place? Thursday 25th November 2010, 10am to 4pmTelford International Centre, St Quentin Gate, Telford, Shropshire TF3 4JHThe Plunkett Foundation’s... ]]></description>
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<title>NEW REPORT REVEALS EXTENT OF CONSUMER CONCERN FOR FAIR FOOD</title>
<link>http://www.plunkett.co.uk/newsandmedia/news-item.cfm/newsid/439</link>
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<pubDate>Tue, 14 Sep 2010 12:13:00 GMT</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[ Two thirds of consumers agree fairness in food is of growing importance, new research revealsNew research published this month has confirmed fair food is well and truly... ]]></description>
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<title>Calling Communities: Making Local Food Work launches new project to investigate Local Food Systems</title>
<link>http://www.plunkett.co.uk/newsandmedia/news-item.cfm/newsid/438</link>
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<pubDate>Mon, 13 Sep 2010 11:12:00 GMT</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[ Making Local Food Work is delighted to announce the launch of a new project to investigate the practicalities that make local food systems work. The project... ]]></description>
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<title>Co-operative movement steps in to support 82 communities left stranded by pubs support programme cut</title>
<link>http://www.plunkett.co.uk/newsandmedia/news-item.cfm/newsid/432</link>
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<pubDate>Fri, 10 Sep 2010 09:59:00 GMT</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[ Representatives from a range of co-operative organisations have agreed to step in to provide support to the communities left stranded by the government pub saving... ]]></description>
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<title>Support for community food enterprises benefits over 1.4m people</title>
<link>http://www.plunkett.co.uk/newsandmedia/news-item.cfm/newsid/424</link>
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<pubDate>Fri, 27 Aug 2010 14:52:00 GMT</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[ A shining example of how communities are taking control of their futures came this week with the announcement that the Making Local Food Work programme,... ]]></description>
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<title>Farmers' markets groups share skills to improve performance</title>
<link>http://www.plunkett.co.uk/newsandmedia/news-item.cfm/newsid/423</link>
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<pubDate>Fri, 27 Aug 2010 14:51:00 GMT</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[ Herefordshire Farmers’ Market Group has been taking advantage of a scheme offered through the Plunkett Foundation’s Making Local Food Work programme which facilitates the sharing... ]]></description>
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<title>PRESS RELEASE: Communities left stranded as Government turns its back on Pub saving programme</title>
<link>http://www.plunkett.co.uk/newsandmedia/news-item.cfm/newsid/415</link>
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<pubDate>Mon, 09 Aug 2010 10:03:00 GMT</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[ A race against time has begun to help communities wanting to save their local pub after the Government turned its back on offering support to... ]]></description>
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<title>Peter Cleasby announced as new Chair of the Plunkett Foundation</title>
<link>http://www.plunkett.co.uk/newsandmedia/news-item.cfm/newsid/414</link>
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<pubDate>Thu, 29 Jul 2010 13:47:00 GMT</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[ Peter Cleasby has been elected as the new Chair of the Plunkett Foundation.  Peter succeeds Susan Knox OBE in the role.Peter Cleasby joined the Plunkett... ]]></description>
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<title>Plunkett Foundation's Annual Review 2010 launched</title>
<link>http://www.plunkett.co.uk/newsandmedia/news-item.cfm/newsid/404</link>
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<pubDate>Wed, 16 Jun 2010 12:02:00 GMT</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[ 'Never before have the solutions that the Plunkett Foundation supports attracted so much attention in a single year.'Plunkett Foundation Annual Review 2010 (pdf)Introduction by Peter... ]]></description>
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<title>Distinguished Co-operators Awarded Plunkett Foundation Fellowships</title>
<link>http://www.plunkett.co.uk/newsandmedia/news-item.cfm/newsid/403</link>
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<pubDate>Thu, 10 Jun 2010 11:48:00 GMT</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[ Two distinguished co-operators have been awarded Fellowships by the Plunkett Foundation at their annual seminar and AGM in Oxford on 9 June.   Edgar Parnell, former... ]]></description>
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<title>Julie Walters opens landmark community-owned shop</title>
<link>http://www.plunkett.co.uk/newsandmedia/news-item.cfm/newsid/402</link>
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<pubDate>Mon, 07 Jun 2010 09:52:00 GMT</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[ Kirdford community-owned village shop in Sussex was opened by actor Julie Walters on 5th June.  The shop opening, following hot on the heels of the... ]]></description>
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<title>PRESS RELEASE: The Archers Community-Owned Shop opening is the beginning of a rural services revolution</title>
<link>http://www.plunkett.co.uk/newsandmedia/news-item.cfm/newsid/401</link>
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<pubDate>Thu, 03 Jun 2010 12:33:00 GMT</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[ After months of anticipation, the villagers of Ambridge in BBC Radio 4’s The Archers have celebrated the opening of their community-owned shop. In setting up... ]]></description>
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<title>PLUNKETT EVENT: Community-Ownership and the Future of Rural Services - 9 June 2010, Oxford</title>
<link>http://www.plunkett.co.uk/newsandmedia/news-item.cfm/newsid/400</link>
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<pubDate>Thu, 20 May 2010 11:58:00 GMT</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[ Date: 09 June 2010 - 10am - 4pmLocation: Oxford University Department for Continuing EducationRewley House1 Wellington SquareOxfordOX1 2JAOverviewDownload booking formThe closure and withdrawal of services... ]]></description>
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<title>Peter Couchman, Chief Executive of the Plunkett Foundation, welcomes new government</title>
<link>http://www.plunkett.co.uk/newsandmedia/news-item.cfm/newsid/392</link>
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<pubDate>Thu, 20 May 2010 11:34:00 GMT</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[ Peter Couchman, Chief Executive of the Plunkett Foundation, said:“There are great expectations for change from the new government.  This combined with the public sector finance... ]]></description>
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<title>Latest Plunkett Weekly News now online for week ending 14.05.2010</title>
<link>http://www.plunkett.co.uk/newsandmedia/news-item.cfm/newsid/391</link>
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<pubDate>Thu, 20 May 2010 11:29:00 GMT</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[ Plunkett Weekly News is the latest news from the Plunkett Foundation and that affecting social enterprise and co-operatives, farming, food and rural development.Download Plunkett Weekly... ]]></description>
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<title>The LankellyChase Foundation to support development of community-owned village shops</title>
<link>http://www.plunkett.co.uk/newsandmedia/news-item.cfm/newsid/389</link>
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<pubDate>Mon, 17 May 2010 16:29:00 GMT</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[ The Plunkett Foundation is pleased to announce that The LankellyChase Foundation is working with the Plunkett Foundation and its partners in supporting the development of... ]]></description>
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<title>Market Overton, a village in Rutland, celebrates the opening of their new community-owned village shop</title>
<link>http://www.plunkett.co.uk/newsandmedia/news-item.cfm/newsid/388</link>
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<pubDate>Mon, 17 May 2010 12:33:00 GMT</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[ Market Overton, a village in Rutland, celebrated the re-opening of their village shop as a community-owned enterprise on Saturday 15 May.The community-owned shop, the latest... ]]></description>
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<title>The Latest Plunkett Weekly News for week ending 7 May 2010</title>
<link>http://www.plunkett.co.uk/newsandmedia/news-item.cfm/newsid/382</link>
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<pubDate>Wed, 12 May 2010 20:30:00 GMT</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[ See the latest Plunkett Weekly News (download pdf.) for: Plunkett NewsPlunkett Perspective on the latest Local Food and Climate Change Report Co-operatives and Social EnterpriseCommunity Groups Set to... ]]></description>
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<title>Plunkett Weekly News for the week ending 30 April 2010</title>
<link>http://www.plunkett.co.uk/newsandmedia/news-item.cfm/newsid/376</link>
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<pubDate>Fri, 07 May 2010 12:55:00 GMT</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[ This week in the Plunkett Weekly News (download pdf):Plunkett Foundation news:Archers community-owned shop to open on June 2New report says community food enterprises up to... ]]></description>
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<title>Archers community-owned shop to open on 2 June</title>
<link>http://www.plunkett.co.uk/newsandmedia/news-item.cfm/newsid/375</link>
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<pubDate>Thu, 06 May 2010 12:21:00 GMT</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[ Ambridge, the fictional home of The Archers, will be celebrating next month with the announcement that their new community-owned shop will open its doors on... ]]></description>
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<title>Community-led food enterprises are up for the challenge of climate change says new report</title>
<link>http://www.plunkett.co.uk/newsandmedia/news-item.cfm/newsid/374</link>
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<pubDate>Wed, 05 May 2010 09:05:00 GMT</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[ Community food enterprises can play a role in helping to tackle the challenge of climate change through empowering local people and communities to take action. ... ]]></description>
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<title>Plunkett and dedicated community-owned shop support programme featured on The Archers again!</title>
<link>http://www.plunkett.co.uk/newsandmedia/news-item.cfm/newsid/373</link>
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<pubDate>Thu, 29 Apr 2010 16:23:00 GMT</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[ The Plunkett Foundation made it's fourth appearance on The Archers last night (Wednesday 28th May).Ambridge, the fictional local for The Archer, is setting up a... ]]></description>
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<title>Support for local communities to set up community-owned pubs announced</title>
<link>http://www.plunkett.co.uk/newsandmedia/news-item.cfm/newsid/358</link>
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<pubDate>Fri, 19 Mar 2010 13:40:00 GMT</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[ PRESS RELEASE: SUPPORT FOR LOCAL COMMUNITIES TO SET UP COMMUNITY-OWNED PUBS ANNOUNCED&#160;A new support programme has been announced to help local communities to set up... ]]></description>
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<title>Online network launch is the start of a new era for community-owned shops</title>
<link>http://www.plunkett.co.uk/newsandmedia/news-item.cfm/newsid/357</link>
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<pubDate>Mon, 15 Mar 2010 17:59:00 GMT</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[ Online network launch is the start of a new era for community-owned shopsThe launch of a new online network has been hailed as the start... ]]></description>
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<title>Feckenham community-owned village shop wins national Best Village Shop Award at the Countryside Alliance Awards</title>
<link>http://www.plunkett.co.uk/newsandmedia/news-item.cfm/newsid/337</link>
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<pubDate>Wed, 03 Feb 2010 18:35:00 GMT</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[ Feckenham Village Shop in Worcestershire, a community-owned shop in supported by the Village CORE Programme has won a national award for the best village shop... ]]></description>
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<title>Rural communities should have the Right to Try set up community-owned enterprises say MPs</title>
<link>http://www.plunkett.co.uk/newsandmedia/news-item.cfm/newsid/336</link>
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<pubDate>Wed, 03 Feb 2010 18:15:00 GMT</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[  Rural communities should have the Right to Try to take control of the issues important to them through community-ownership.  This was the message from Rural... ]]></description>
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<title>Latest Plunkett Perspective blog - Quick off the mark</title>
<link>http://www.plunkett.co.uk/newsandmedia/news-item.cfm/newsid/316</link>
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<pubDate>Thu, 07 Jan 2010 15:41:00 GMT</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[ Congratulations to the Rural Services Network for being so quick of the mark in launching its manifesto on the first working day of the New... ]]></description>
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<title>Communities must be engaged in the future of food, says Making Local Food Work</title>
<link>http://www.plunkett.co.uk/newsandmedia/news-item.cfm/newsid/315</link>
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<pubDate>Tue, 05 Jan 2010 16:08:00 GMT</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[ The Government’s Food 2030 report needs to go a step further by engaging communities in food production and food security according to Making Local Food... ]]></description>
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<title>Merry Christmas from all at the Plunkett Foundation</title>
<link>http://www.plunkett.co.uk/newsandmedia/news-item.cfm/newsid/306</link>
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<pubDate>Tue, 22 Dec 2009 09:43:00 GMT</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[ In 2009 we celebrated 90 years of helping rural people to believe in what they can achieve together.This year we have:Helped rural communities to set... ]]></description>
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<title>PLUNKETT EVENT: Rural Communities - The Right to Try, 27th January, London</title>
<link>http://www.plunkett.co.uk/newsandmedia/news-item.cfm/newsid/305</link>
<guid>http://www.plunkett.co.uk/newsandmedia/news-item.cfm/newsid/305</guid>
<pubDate>Thu, 17 Dec 2009 09:15:00 GMT</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[ Faced with declining or threatened local services, limited job opportunities, not enough affordable housing and looming public expenditure cuts, we need new ways to sustain... ]]></description>
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<title>PRESS RELEASE: Community-owned shop goes ahead on The Archers</title>
<link>http://www.plunkett.co.uk/newsandmedia/news-item.cfm/newsid/289</link>
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<pubDate>Tue, 24 Nov 2009 21:03:00 GMT</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[  Ambridge, the village which the world’s longest running radio soap The Archers is based upon, has chosen community-ownership as the answer to saving the last... ]]></description>
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<title>PRESS RELEASE Rural Community Transport in England to benefit from new Social Enterprise Development Fund</title>
<link>http://www.plunkett.co.uk/newsandmedia/news-item.cfm/newsid/281</link>
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<pubDate>Wed, 18 Nov 2009 14:06:00 GMT</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[ The Community Transport Association (CTA) and the Plunkett Foundation have announced a new three year Social Enterprise Rural Community Transport Development Fund.  The new fund... ]]></description>
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<title>Latest Plunkett Perspective blog - The End of the Beginning</title>
<link>http://www.plunkett.co.uk/newsandmedia/news-item.cfm/newsid/283</link>
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<pubDate>Tue, 17 Nov 2009 10:19:00 GMT</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[ Rural community-owned enterprise is on a roll. A banner headline in the Sunday Telegraph proclaims &quot;The Rise of the Archers Co-operative&quot;. The best part of... ]]></description>
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<title>Plunkett Perspective blog - The Transition to co-operation</title>
<link>http://www.plunkett.co.uk/newsandmedia/news-item.cfm/newsid/282</link>
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<pubDate>Tue, 17 Nov 2009 10:17:00 GMT</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[ Every so often, you get to speak at an event where the energy coming off the audience makes you feel like you're standing in front... ]]></description>
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<title>Latest Plunkett Perspective blog - Mutual Friends</title>
<link>http://www.plunkett.co.uk/newsandmedia/news-item.cfm/newsid/273</link>
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<pubDate>Mon, 09 Nov 2009 16:13:00 GMT</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[ I was delighted that Plunkett's work has been recognised in this year's Mutuals Yearbook, which case studied one of the village stores. The yearbook is... ]]></description>
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<title>Plunkett Weekly News for the week ending 16 October 2009</title>
<link>http://www.plunkett.co.uk/newsandmedia/news-item.cfm/newsid/269</link>
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<pubDate>Wed, 21 Oct 2009 18:24:00 GMT</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[ Plunkett Foundation News 16.10.2009PLUNKETT PERSPECTIVE This week’s Perspective revisits Plunkett’s roots with a trip to Ireland and the Plunkett House; the first home of the... ]]></description>
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<title>(OTS) Campbell Robb to move to shelter</title>
<link>http://www.plunkett.co.uk/newsandmedia/news-item.cfm/newsid/267</link>
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<pubDate>Wed, 21 Oct 2009 16:58:00 GMT</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[ Campbell Robb, Director General of the Office of the Third Sector and Social Exclusion, has announced he will take up a new post as Chief... ]]></description>
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<title>Happy birthday FARMA!</title>
<link>http://www.plunkett.co.uk/newsandmedia/news-item.cfm/newsid/266</link>
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<pubDate>Wed, 21 Oct 2009 16:57:00 GMT</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[ FARMA has marked its 30th birthday. FARMA, the Natinal Farmers Retail and Markets Association, represents farmers, growers, producers and farmers' market organisers throughout the UK.... ]]></description>
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<title>(MLFW) Community Supported Agriculture - Northern Training Programme</title>
<link>http://www.plunkett.co.uk/newsandmedia/news-item.cfm/newsid/265</link>
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<pubDate>Wed, 21 Oct 2009 16:51:00 GMT</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[ The Soil Association is we are running a series of Community Supported Agriculture (CSA) training days over the winter months as part of the ‘Making... ]]></description>
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<title>Plunkett Foundation Parish Council Survey 2009 launched</title>
<link>http://www.plunkett.co.uk/newsandmedia/news-item.cfm/newsid/260</link>
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<pubDate>Wed, 21 Oct 2009 09:50:00 GMT</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[ Click Here to take survey The Plunkett Foundation is undertaking a survey of Parish Councils across England and Wales to find out what the level... ]]></description>
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<title>Latest Plunkett Perspective blog - Going Back Home</title>
<link>http://www.plunkett.co.uk/newsandmedia/news-item.cfm/newsid/259</link>
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<pubDate>Mon, 19 Oct 2009 17:51:00 GMT</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[ Plunkett went back to its roots with a visit to Ireland last week. Minister Tony Killeen made the invitation when he spoke at our AGM.... ]]></description>
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<title>Social Enterprise Walton Lea Project receives £20,000 from the Secret Millionaire!</title>
<link>http://www.plunkett.co.uk/newsandmedia/news-item.cfm/newsid/254</link>
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<pubDate>Wed, 14 Oct 2009 21:56:00 GMT</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[ The Walton Lea Project, a social enterprise which has been supported by the Plunkett Foundation through Strengthening Rural Communities across the North West and the... ]]></description>
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<title>PRESS RELEASE – GOVERNMENT BACKS SOCIAL ENTERPRISE MODEL FOR FARMERS’ MARKETS</title>
<link>http://www.plunkett.co.uk/newsandmedia/news-item.cfm/newsid/253</link>
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<pubDate>Wed, 14 Oct 2009 10:11:00 GMT</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[ 14 October 2009Farmers’ markets run by social enterprises should be supported due to the potential benefits they provide to communities say a new Government report... ]]></description>
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<title>Plunkett Weekly News for the week ending 02.10.09</title>
<link>http://www.plunkett.co.uk/newsandmedia/news-item.cfm/newsid/251</link>
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<pubDate>Thu, 08 Oct 2009 12:43:00 GMT</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[ The Plunkett Weekly News is the latest roundup of news from the Plunkett Foundation and news affecting co-operatives, social enterprises, farming, food and rural development.Plunkett... ]]></description>
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<title>Latest Plunkett Perspective blog - Making Local Food Work conference</title>
<link>http://www.plunkett.co.uk/newsandmedia/news-item.cfm/newsid/250</link>
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<pubDate>Wed, 07 Oct 2009 09:02:00 GMT</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[ The second Making Local Food Work conference was held in Bristol last week and what an event it turned out to be. The first had... ]]></description>
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<title>Making Local Food Work - Good Food, Good Governance Training Days</title>
<link>http://www.plunkett.co.uk/newsandmedia/news-item.cfm/newsid/249</link>
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<pubDate>Tue, 06 Oct 2009 11:34:00 GMT</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[ The Co-operativesUK Good Food, Good Governance Team, as a partner in the Plunkett Foundation led Making Local Food Work programme, is organising further interactive training... ]]></description>
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<title>The latest Plunkett Weekly News for the week ending 25.09.2009</title>
<link>http://www.plunkett.co.uk/newsandmedia/news-item.cfm/newsid/244</link>
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<pubDate>Mon, 05 Oct 2009 09:59:00 GMT</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[ The Plunkett Weekly News is a weekly roundup of the latest news from the Plunkett Foundation and news relating to co-operatives, social enterprise, farming and food... ]]></description>
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<title>PRESS RELEASE: Community asset ownership programme levers £20m into the East of England</title>
<link>http://www.plunkett.co.uk/newsandmedia/news-item.cfm/newsid/243</link>
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<pubDate>Fri, 02 Oct 2009 13:22:00 GMT</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[ The Building Community Assets programme levered almost £20m into the East of England following support from the East of England Development Agency an independent evaluation... ]]></description>
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<title>Latest Plunkett Perspective blog: green care and community ownership</title>
<link>http://www.plunkett.co.uk/newsandmedia/news-item.cfm/newsid/242</link>
<guid>http://www.plunkett.co.uk/newsandmedia/news-item.cfm/newsid/242</guid>
<pubDate>Fri, 02 Oct 2009 08:39:00 GMT</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[ Fascinating trip this week to speak at a Green Care conference of academics looking at Green Care and agriculture. Green Care is a very broad... ]]></description>
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<title>Conference News - Making Local Food Work: Community Enterprise and the Future of Food</title>
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<pubDate>Tue, 29 Sep 2009 13:42:00 GMT</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[ Making Local Food Work: Community Enterprise and the Future of Food Conference – 30th September 2009, BristolWe look forward to seeing you at Community Enterprise... ]]></description>
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<title>Plunkett Weekly News for week ending 18.09.2009 now online</title>
<link>http://www.plunkett.co.uk/newsandmedia/news-item.cfm/newsid/232</link>
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<pubDate>Wed, 23 Sep 2009 11:53:00 GMT</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[ The Plunkett Weekly News is a weekly round up of the latest news from the Plunkett Foundation and the latest co-operative social enterprise, farming and... ]]></description>
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<title>Freshford and Limpley Stoke Community-Owned Shop opens!</title>
<link>http://www.plunkett.co.uk/newsandmedia/news-item.cfm/newsid/231</link>
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<pubDate>Wed, 23 Sep 2009 10:44:00 GMT</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[ Two years after the last shop closed, the residents of two small villages near Bath now have a purpose-built, community-owned shop and café building developed... ]]></description>
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<title>Latest Plunkett Perspective blog - Right to Try gets manifesto endorsement</title>
<link>http://www.plunkett.co.uk/newsandmedia/news-item.cfm/newsid/230</link>
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<pubDate>Tue, 22 Sep 2009 14:59:00 GMT</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[ Congratulations to the Co-operative Party for becoming the first political party to adopt Plunkett's Right to Try idea in its manifesto. Whilst the Foundation is... ]]></description>
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<title>Plunkett Weekly News for the week ending 11.09.2009 now online</title>
<link>http://www.plunkett.co.uk/newsandmedia/news-item.cfm/newsid/228</link>
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<pubDate>Wed, 16 Sep 2009 16:58:00 GMT</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[ Below is the latest Plunkett Weekly news for the week ending 11 September 2009 Download (PDF)Plunkett Foundation NewsPLUNKETT PERSPECTIVE This week’s perspective reflects on the... ]]></description>
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<title>News from the Plunkett Foundation's 90th Anniversary Seminar and AGM</title>
<link>http://www.plunkett.co.uk/newsandmedia/news-item.cfm/newsid/227</link>
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<pubDate>Wed, 16 Sep 2009 10:49:00 GMT</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[ The Plunkett Foundation’s 90th anniversary seminar and AGM, held at the Royal Aeronautical Society in London on 09.09.09, was a time to celebrate our past... ]]></description>
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<title>Latest Plunkett Perspective blog - Plunkett AGM</title>
<link>http://www.plunkett.co.uk/newsandmedia/news-item.cfm/newsid/226</link>
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<pubDate>Wed, 16 Sep 2009 09:14:00 GMT</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[ Below is the latest Plunkett Perspective blog from Peter Couchman, Chief Executive of the Plunkett Foundation.Plunkett AGMAnnual General Meetings are often not the most inspiring... ]]></description>
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<title>Latest Plunkett Weekly News for week ending 04.09.2009 now online</title>
<link>http://www.plunkett.co.uk/newsandmedia/news-item.cfm/newsid/220</link>
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<pubDate>Mon, 14 Sep 2009 16:01:00 GMT</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[ The latest Plunkett Weekly News for the week ending 4 September 2009 is now online. Download (pdf)Plunkett Foundation NewsPLUNKETT PERSPECTIVE This week’s perspective looks at the... ]]></description>
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<title>Job Vacancy - Making Local Food Work Project Manager</title>
<link>http://www.plunkett.co.uk/newsandmedia/news-item.cfm/newsid/219</link>
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<pubDate>Thu, 10 Sep 2009 16:09:00 GMT</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[ Job Vacancy at Making Local Food Work - Projects Manager for Community Supported Agriculture and Organic Buying Groups projects.  For further info including a full... ]]></description>
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<title>Latest Plunkett Perepective blog - Back to College</title>
<link>http://www.plunkett.co.uk/newsandmedia/news-item.cfm/newsid/218</link>
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<pubDate>Thu, 10 Sep 2009 08:54:00 GMT</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[ Below is the latest Plunkett Perspective blog from Peter Couchman, Chief Executive of the Plunkett Foundation.Back to College...Last week saw me going back to college.... ]]></description>
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<title>Latest Plunkett Weekly News for the week ending 28.08.2009 now online</title>
<link>http://www.plunkett.co.uk/newsandmedia/news-item.cfm/newsid/216</link>
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<pubDate>Fri, 04 Sep 2009 14:16:00 GMT</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[ The latest Plunkett Weekly News (pdf) for the week ending 04.09.2009 is now online. Plunkett Foundation NewsPLUNKETT PERSPECTIVE This week’s perspective outlines a unique approach to good... ]]></description>
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<title>September Making Local Food Work Newsletter now online</title>
<link>http://www.plunkett.co.uk/newsandmedia/news-item.cfm/newsid/215</link>
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<pubDate>Tue, 01 Sep 2009 13:09:00 GMT</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[ Welcome to the September edition of the MLFW newsletterSeptember is always a busy month for the programme, as we prepare to wind up the year’s... ]]></description>
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<title>Mking Local Food Work: Job Vacancies - Mapping Co-ordinators</title>
<link>http://www.plunkett.co.uk/newsandmedia/news-item.cfm/newsid/214</link>
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<pubDate>Fri, 28 Aug 2009 08:44:00 GMT</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[ The Food Webs and Mapping project of Making Local Food Work is recruiting two Regional Mapping Co-ordinators to manage the mapping of local food webs... ]]></description>
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<title>Latest Plunkett Perspective blog - 24/7 service to order</title>
<link>http://www.plunkett.co.uk/newsandmedia/news-item.cfm/newsid/213</link>
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<pubDate>Fri, 28 Aug 2009 08:33:00 GMT</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[ Below is the latest Plunkett Perspective blog from Peter Couchman, Chief Executive of the Plunkett Foundation.24/7 service to order My favourite shop visit of the week... ]]></description>
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<title>Latest Plunkett Perspective blog - Margaret's message</title>
<link>http://www.plunkett.co.uk/newsandmedia/news-item.cfm/newsid/206</link>
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<pubDate>Wed, 19 Aug 2009 14:37:00 GMT</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[ Here is the latest Plunkett Perspective blog from Peter Couchman, Chief Executive of the Plunkett Foundation.Margaret's Message The Plunkett Foundation has, rightly, been celebrating the legacy... ]]></description>
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<title>Latest Plunkett Weekly News for the week ending 07.08.2009 is now online</title>
<link>http://www.plunkett.co.uk/newsandmedia/news-item.cfm/newsid/205</link>
<guid>http://www.plunkett.co.uk/newsandmedia/news-item.cfm/newsid/205</guid>
<pubDate>Wed, 12 Aug 2009 13:06:00 GMT</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[ This week in the Plunkett Weekly News (pdf): Plunkett Foundation News-Plunkett Perspective-Follow Making Local Food Work on Twitter-New Online Network for Community-Owned Shops-Making Local Food Work... ]]></description>
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<title>Latest Plunkett Weekly News for week ending 31.07.2009 now online</title>
<link>http://www.plunkett.co.uk/newsandmedia/news-item.cfm/newsid/203</link>
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<pubDate>Wed, 05 Aug 2009 09:33:00 GMT</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[ This week in the Plunkett Weekly News (pdf):Plunkett Foundation News-Plunkett Perspective-Follow Making Local Food Work on Twitter-Making Local Food Work Advisers Required-Making Local Food Work September... ]]></description>
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<title>Latest Plunkett Weekly News for week ending 24.07.2009 now online</title>
<link>http://www.plunkett.co.uk/newsandmedia/news-item.cfm/newsid/196</link>
<guid>http://www.plunkett.co.uk/newsandmedia/news-item.cfm/newsid/196</guid>
<pubDate>Tue, 28 Jul 2009 10:55:00 GMT</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[ This week in the Plunkett Weekly News:Plunkett Foundation News- Latest Plunkett Perspective blog – a better form of retailing- Follow Making Local Food Work on... ]]></description>
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<title>Follow Making Local Food Work on Twitter!</title>
<link>http://www.plunkett.co.uk/newsandmedia/news-item.cfm/newsid/195</link>
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<pubDate>Tue, 28 Jul 2009 09:22:00 GMT</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[ Making Local Food Work now has a Twitter profile. Get the latest tweets from the world of Community Food Enterprise at http://twitter.com/janmlfw  ]]></description>
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<title>Latest Plunkett Perspective Blog - A better form of retailing</title>
<link>http://www.plunkett.co.uk/newsandmedia/news-item.cfm/newsid/194</link>
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<pubDate>Tue, 28 Jul 2009 09:11:00 GMT</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[ Below is the latest Plunkett Perspective blog from Peter Couchman, Chief Executive of the Plunkett Foundation.A better form of retailing We've had quite a few discussions lately about... ]]></description>
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<title>Plunkett Foundation in the news! Saturday Express article 'Open - All Ours!'</title>
<link>http://www.plunkett.co.uk/newsandmedia/news-item.cfm/newsid/193</link>
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<pubDate>Mon, 27 Jul 2009 13:10:00 GMT</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[ This article focused on community-ownership featured excellent examples of rural social enterprises including two community-owned shops and a community-owned farm.To read the article, please follow... ]]></description>
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<title>Latest Plunkett Weekly News now online</title>
<link>http://www.plunkett.co.uk/newsandmedia/news-item.cfm/newsid/186</link>
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<pubDate>Thu, 23 Jul 2009 09:48:00 GMT</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[ Plunkett Weekly News 17.09.2009  Below is a summary of the news for the week ending 17 July. Click on the link above to access the full... ]]></description>
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<title>Latest Plunkett Perspective Blog – Join the dots for social enterprise solutions</title>
<link>http://www.plunkett.co.uk/newsandmedia/news-item.cfm/newsid/185</link>
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<pubDate>Mon, 20 Jul 2009 16:51:00 GMT</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[ Below is the latest Plunkett Perspective blog from Peter Couchman, Chief Executive of the Plunkett Foundation. One of the exciting frustrations of my work is having to... ]]></description>
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<title>Plunkett Foundation’s Communities Taking Control campaign launch is a great success!</title>
<link>http://www.plunkett.co.uk/newsandmedia/news-item.cfm/newsid/184</link>
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<pubDate>Fri, 17 Jul 2009 14:02:00 GMT</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[ The Plunkett Foundation’s Communities Taking Control campaign was launched at the Royal Show last week.  The launch was a great success with many people that... ]]></description>
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<title>Job Vacancy at the Plunkett Foundation: Communications and Media Officer</title>
<link>http://www.plunkett.co.uk/newsandmedia/news-item.cfm/newsid/179</link>
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<pubDate>Mon, 13 Jul 2009 15:55:00 GMT</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[ Plunkett FoundationCommunications and Media Officer£23-25,000Woodstock, OxfordshireNow in its 90th year, the Plunkett Foundation is dedicated to supporting co-operatives and social enterprises in rural communities. Through... ]]></description>
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<title>Making Local Food Work: Advisers required for Community Shops and Local Food Project</title>
<link>http://www.plunkett.co.uk/newsandmedia/news-item.cfm/newsid/178</link>
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<pubDate>Mon, 13 Jul 2009 14:53:00 GMT</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[ Community Shops and Local Food is a project of Making Local Food Work which aims to help community-owned shops and village shops to stock and... ]]></description>
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<title>New campaign to help rural communities to take control of the issues affecting them is launched by the Plunkett Foundation</title>
<link>http://www.plunkett.co.uk/newsandmedia/news-item.cfm/newsid/176</link>
<guid>http://www.plunkett.co.uk/newsandmedia/news-item.cfm/newsid/176</guid>
<pubDate>Mon, 06 Jul 2009 13:09:00 GMT</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[ An innovative new campaign that helps rural communities to take control of the issues affecting them is being launched at the Royal Show this week... ]]></description>
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<title>July Making Local Food Work Newsletter now available</title>
<link>http://www.plunkett.co.uk/newsandmedia/news-item.cfm/newsid/172</link>
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<pubDate>Wed, 01 Jul 2009 15:03:00 GMT</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[ Welcome to the July 2009 Making Local Food Work newsletter. You may be surprised to hear from us so soon after the last quarterly newsletter.... ]]></description>
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<title>Latest Plunkett Perspective blog - A Magic Moment</title>
<link>http://www.plunkett.co.uk/newsandmedia/news-item.cfm/newsid/170</link>
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<pubDate>Tue, 30 Jun 2009 09:10:00 GMT</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[ Below is the latest Plunkett Perspective blog from Peter Couchman, Chief Executive of the Plunkett Foundation. http://plunkettfoundation.blogspot.com/A Magic MomentLast week was an incredibly frantic, but... ]]></description>
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<title>PRESS RELEASE: Support for rural communities looking to set up community-owned shop extended</title>
<link>http://www.plunkett.co.uk/newsandmedia/news-item.cfm/newsid/161</link>
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<pubDate>Fri, 26 Jun 2009 13:42:00 GMT</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[ Further support for rural communities looking to set up and run a community-owned shop is now available following the announcement from the Plunkett Foundation that... ]]></description>
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<title>JOB VACANCY - Project Officer, Northern England: Making Local Food Work Farmers' Markets strand</title>
<link>http://www.plunkett.co.uk/newsandmedia/news-item.cfm/newsid/160</link>
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<pubDate>Fri, 26 Jun 2009 13:35:00 GMT</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[ Project Officer, Northern EnglandPart-time (3 days per week)£23-25k pro rataA £10 million Big Lottery Fund grant has given The Plunkett Foundation’s Making Local Food Work... ]]></description>
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<title>SkillShare Mentoring Programme Launched by Making Local Food Work</title>
<link>http://www.plunkett.co.uk/newsandmedia/news-item.cfm/newsid/146</link>
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<pubDate>Tue, 16 Jun 2009 16:29:00 GMT</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[ Skillshare is a new mentoring programme from the Making Local Food Work Specialist Enterprise Support team and is available to community food businesses in England.... ]]></description>
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<title>Making Local Food Work launches new Facebook group</title>
<link>http://www.plunkett.co.uk/newsandmedia/news-item.cfm/newsid/145</link>
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<pubDate>Tue, 16 Jun 2009 15:49:00 GMT</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[ Making Local Food Work, a Big Lottery funded programme led by the Plunkett Foundation which aims to help communities take control of their food and... ]]></description>
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<title>Latest Plunkett Perspective blog: Dairy Farmers of Britain: A (Sir Horace) Plunkett Perspective</title>
<link>http://www.plunkett.co.uk/newsandmedia/news-item.cfm/newsid/144</link>
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<pubDate>Tue, 09 Jun 2009 09:11:00 GMT</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[ Below is the latest Plunkett Perspective blog from Peter Couchman, Chief Executive of the Plunkett Foundation:Dairy Farmers of Britain: A (Sir Horace) Plunkett PerspectiveOne of... ]]></description>
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<title>Latest Plunkett Perspective Blog - Showing the right things</title>
<link>http://www.plunkett.co.uk/newsandmedia/news-item.cfm/newsid/140</link>
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<pubDate>Fri, 05 Jun 2009 15:58:00 GMT</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[ Below is the latest Plunkett Perspective blog from Peter Couchman, Chief Executive of the Plunkett Foundation .There was much to enjoy on a family trip to the... ]]></description>
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<title>Plunkett Foundation at Forthcoming Events</title>
<link>http://www.plunkett.co.uk/newsandmedia/news-item.cfm/newsid/139</link>
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<pubDate>Fri, 05 Jun 2009 15:55:00 GMT</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[ Between June and July, the Plunkett Foundation and its staff will be involved in four National Events around the country. We hope you can take... ]]></description>
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<title>Ryburgh Community-Owned Rural Shop featured on BBC1’s the One Show for the launch of Village SOS</title>
<link>http://www.plunkett.co.uk/newsandmedia/news-item.cfm/newsid/131</link>
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<pubDate>Mon, 01 Jun 2009 18:53:00 GMT</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[ Ryburgh Village Shop in Norfolk, one of over 200 community-owned rural shops in the UK, has been featured as a shining example of what rural... ]]></description>
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<title>Plunkett Foundation features in United States Department of Agriculture’s Rural Cooperative Magazine!</title>
<link>http://www.plunkett.co.uk/newsandmedia/news-item.cfm/newsid/130</link>
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<pubDate>Fri, 22 May 2009 15:46:00 GMT</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[ The May to June issue of the United States Department of Agriculture’s “Rural Cooperatives” magazine is now available online.  This edition includes a 5 page... ]]></description>
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<title>Latest Plunkett Perspective blog entry - Faith in enterprise</title>
<link>http://www.plunkett.co.uk/newsandmedia/news-item.cfm/newsid/129</link>
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<pubDate>Wed, 20 May 2009 09:20:00 GMT</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[ Blelow is the latest Plunkett Perspective blog entry from Peter Couchman, Chief Executive of the Plunkett Foundation.You can follow the blog at http://plunkettfoundation.blogspot.com/.Faith in enterprise I... ]]></description>
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<title>PRESS RELEASE - Communities see local food as the antidote to Recession</title>
<link>http://www.plunkett.co.uk/newsandmedia/news-item.cfm/newsid/125</link>
<guid>http://www.plunkett.co.uk/newsandmedia/news-item.cfm/newsid/125</guid>
<pubDate>Fri, 15 May 2009 15:18:00 GMT</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[ Communities taking control of their food can save money and eat well in spite of the Recession and global price increases. That’s the message from... ]]></description>
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<title>Latest Plunkett Perspectice blog - If we could bottle it</title>
<link>http://www.plunkett.co.uk/newsandmedia/news-item.cfm/newsid/124</link>
<guid>http://www.plunkett.co.uk/newsandmedia/news-item.cfm/newsid/124</guid>
<pubDate>Thu, 14 May 2009 11:03:00 GMT</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[ This is the latest in a series of blogs from Peter Couchman, Chief Executive of the Plunkett Foundation. If we could bottle itI attended my first shop... ]]></description>
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<title>Mells Community Shop opens and has grand designs for the future!</title>
<link>http://www.plunkett.co.uk/newsandmedia/news-item.cfm/newsid/114</link>
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<pubDate>Mon, 11 May 2009 10:53:00 GMT</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[ The village of Mells in Somerset celebrated the official opening of its community-owned rural shop on 9th May. The shop is a beneficiaries of the Village... ]]></description>
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<title>Plunkett Foundation on Facebook and Twitter</title>
<link>http://www.plunkett.co.uk/newsandmedia/news-item.cfm/newsid/106</link>
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<pubDate>Thu, 07 May 2009 16:53:00 GMT</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[ You can now follow the Plunkett Foundation on Facebook and Twitter.Become a fan of Facebook - http://www.facebook.com/group.php?gid=79687818921&amp;ref=nfFollow Peter Couchman, Chief Executive of the Plunkett Foundation,... ]]></description>
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<title>Plunkett Foundation's work with promoting and supporting community-owned rural shops features in the new Defra Third Sector blog</title>
<link>http://www.plunkett.co.uk/newsandmedia/news-item.cfm/newsid/105</link>
<guid>http://www.plunkett.co.uk/newsandmedia/news-item.cfm/newsid/105</guid>
<pubDate>Thu, 07 May 2009 16:51:00 GMT</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[ View the blog entry online at http://blogs.defra.gov.uk/3rd-sector/2009/05/community-owned-shops-third-sector-steps-in-where-the-private-sector-struggles/The blog can be followed online at http://blogs.defra.gov.uk/3rd-sector/ ]]></description>
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<title>Latest Plunkett Perspective blogs</title>
<link>http://www.plunkett.co.uk/newsandmedia/news-item.cfm/newsid/104</link>
<guid>http://www.plunkett.co.uk/newsandmedia/news-item.cfm/newsid/104</guid>
<pubDate>Thu, 07 May 2009 16:45:00 GMT</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[ Below are the latest additions to the Plunkett Perspective, a new blog by Peter Couchman, Chief Executive of the Plunkett Foundation.  You can follow the... ]]></description>
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<title>Plunkett Foundation in the news</title>
<link>http://www.plunkett.co.uk/newsandmedia/news-item.cfm/newsid/103</link>
<guid>http://www.plunkett.co.uk/newsandmedia/news-item.cfm/newsid/103</guid>
<pubDate>Thu, 07 May 2009 16:43:00 GMT</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[ Times Online - ‘Social enterprises gain by adding experience to the mix’The Plunkett Foundation was featured in a recent Times Online article based on research... ]]></description>
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<title>Plunkett Foundation's Chief Executive launches new blog</title>
<link>http://www.plunkett.co.uk/newsandmedia/news-item.cfm/newsid/97</link>
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<pubDate>Tue, 21 Apr 2009 14:26:00 GMT</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[ Peter Couchman, who joined the Plunkett Foundation on Monday 20th April has set up a new blog, the Plunkett Perspective.Click on the link below to... ]]></description>
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<title>Plunkett Foundation announces new Chief Executive</title>
<link>http://www.plunkett.co.uk/newsandmedia/news-item.cfm/newsid/86</link>
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<pubDate>Wed, 15 Apr 2009 14:43:00 GMT</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[ The Plunkett Foundation is pleased to announce that Peter Couchman will become the organisation’s Chief Executive on 20th April.  His appointment was made by the... ]]></description>
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<title>Changing the food system from the bottom up</title>
<link>http://www.plunkett.co.uk/newsandmedia/news-item.cfm/newsid/87</link>
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<pubDate>Wed, 15 Apr 2009 14:37:00 GMT</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[ Social enterprises rooted in communities can change food systems from the bottom up – this was the message from delegates at Communities Taking Control, the... ]]></description>
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<title>Major Milestone Reached as the 200th Community-owned Rural Shop in the UK Opens for Business</title>
<link>http://www.plunkett.co.uk/newsandmedia/news-item.cfm/newsid/80</link>
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<pubDate>Wed, 01 Apr 2009 10:52:00 GMT</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[ The community of Ide in Devon have a great deal to celebrate this month. Faced with the closure of their only village shop, they’ve just... ]]></description>
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<title>Plunkett Foundation in the news!</title>
<link>http://www.plunkett.co.uk/newsandmedia/news-item.cfm/newsid/74</link>
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<pubDate>Mon, 23 Mar 2009 12:55:00 GMT</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[ This weekend the Plunkett Foundation was featured in two major articles in the Saturday Guardian and Sunday Times.Read them online by following the links below:Sunday... ]]></description>
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<title>Press Release: Communities flock to local food conference </title>
<link>http://www.plunkett.co.uk/newsandmedia/news-item.cfm/newsid/73</link>
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<pubDate>Fri, 20 Mar 2009 16:46:00 GMT</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[ Representatives from communities up and down the country will meet at Birmingham’s Aston University on 30th March for the first Making Local Food Work conference:... ]]></description>
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<title>Community-owned rural shops provide hope in challenging times for retailers</title>
<link>http://www.plunkett.co.uk/newsandmedia/news-item.cfm/newsid/67</link>
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<pubDate>Wed, 11 Mar 2009 19:33:00 GMT</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[ This month sees the opening of an unprecedented number of community-owned rural shops with three opening in March alone. These are among 60 community-owned rural... ]]></description>
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<title>Another success for the Village CORE Programme as Ryburgh Village Stores opens!</title>
<link>http://www.plunkett.co.uk/newsandmedia/news-item.cfm/newsid/62</link>
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<pubDate>Mon, 09 Mar 2009 12:27:00 GMT</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[ On 2nd March, Ryburgh Village Stores was opened in Great Ryburgh, Norfolk by Norman Lamb MP.  Not only does the shop provide a shop, it... ]]></description>
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<title>Berrynarbor Community-Owned Rural Shop in National Awards Success</title>
<link>http://www.plunkett.co.uk/newsandmedia/news-item.cfm/newsid/61</link>
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<pubDate>Thu, 26 Feb 2009 16:15:00 GMT</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[ The Plunkett Foundation is pleased to announce that a community-owned rural shop supported by its hugely successful Village CORE Programme has won a coveted award... ]]></description>
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<title>Making Local Food Work - Announcing Skillshare!</title>
<link>http://www.plunkett.co.uk/newsandmedia/news-item.cfm/newsid/50</link>
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<pubDate>Thu, 12 Feb 2009 15:34:00 GMT</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[ A new mentoring programme from the Making Local Food Work, Specialist Enterprise Support team is available to community food businesses in England.  Food based social... ]]></description>
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<title>Making Local Food Work: Communities taking Control - Conference Fully Booked</title>
<link>http://www.plunkett.co.uk/newsandmedia/news-item.cfm/newsid/49</link>
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<pubDate>Thu, 12 Feb 2009 15:32:00 GMT</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[ The Making Local Food Work conference taking place on 30th March is now fully booked.  Due to the extremely positive reaction and high demand for... ]]></description>
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<title>Making Local Food Work: Communities Taking Control - Monday 30th March 2009 - Aston University Business Centre, Birmingham</title>
<link>http://www.plunkett.co.uk/newsandmedia/news-item.cfm/newsid/43</link>
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<pubDate>Thu, 18 Dec 2008 14:37:00 GMT</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[ Put this date in your diary for the first Making Local Food Work annual conference. Making Local Food Work is an initiative managed by the... ]]></description>
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<title>Fresh Ideas - Rural Social Enterprise launched</title>
<link>http://www.plunkett.co.uk/newsandmedia/news-item.cfm/newsid/32</link>
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<pubDate>Wed, 10 Dec 2008 11:27:00 GMT</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[ Fresh Ideas – Rural Social Enterprise was launched at Enterprise for Empowerment.  Fresh Ideas, the second in a series of publications from the Plunkett Foundation... ]]></description>
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<title>Plunkett Foundation launches two inspiring new films</title>
<link>http://www.plunkett.co.uk/newsandmedia/news-item.cfm/newsid/31</link>
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<pubDate>Wed, 10 Dec 2008 11:26:00 GMT</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[ At Enterprise for Empowerment, the Plunkett Foundation featured the first public viewings of their two inspiring new films.  The first film features the Plunkett Foundation’s... ]]></description>
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<title>Strengthening Rural Communities - Information, Advice and Support Guide launched</title>
<link>http://www.plunkett.co.uk/newsandmedia/news-item.cfm/newsid/30</link>
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<pubDate>Wed, 10 Dec 2008 11:23:00 GMT</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[ David Hunter, Head of Rural Affairs at the Northwest Regional Development Agency, launched the Plunkett Foundation’s new guide, Strengthening Rural Communities – Information, Advice and... ]]></description>
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<title>Blockley Village Shop and Café features on Sky News and in the Guardian</title>
<link>http://www.plunkett.co.uk/newsandmedia/news-item.cfm/newsid/29</link>
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<pubDate>Wed, 10 Dec 2008 11:19:00 GMT</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[ Blockley Village Shop and Café in Gloucestershire opened in May this year.  It is one of over 180 community-owned rural shops in the UK.  Blockley... ]]></description>
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<title>Enterprise for Empowerment - Rural Social Enterprise Conference 2008</title>
<link>http://www.plunkett.co.uk/newsandmedia/news-item.cfm/newsid/28</link>
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<pubDate>Tue, 25 Nov 2008 12:14:00 GMT</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[ Thank you to all those who attended Enterprise for Empowerment, the eighth Plunkett Foundation Rural Social Enterprise Conference.From community transport picking delegates up from Crewe Railway... ]]></description>
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<title>Plunkett Foundation survey of the credit crunch and the current economic turmoil on rural social enterprises</title>
<link>http://www.plunkett.co.uk/newsandmedia/news-item.cfm/newsid/24</link>
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<pubDate>Wed, 19 Nov 2008 10:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[ The Plunkett Foundation would like to know more about the impact of the 'credit crunch' and the current economic turmoil on Rural Social Enterprises. Rural... ]]></description>
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<title>Plunkett Foundation to launch two inspiring new films and a new website to celebrate Social Enterprise Day</title>
<link>http://www.plunkett.co.uk/newsandmedia/news-item.cfm/newsid/23</link>
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<pubDate>Wed, 19 Nov 2008 09:40:00 GMT</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[ Social Enterprise Day is taking place on 20th November as part of Enterprise Week.  To celebrate Social Enterprise Day, the Plunkett Foundation will be launching... ]]></description>
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<title>Six community-owned shops announced as regional finalists of the Countryside Alliance Awards 2008</title>
<link>http://www.plunkett.co.uk/newsandmedia/news-item.cfm/newsid/17</link>
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<pubDate>Wed, 19 Nov 2008 09:19:00 GMT</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[ Regional finalists have this week been announced for the Countryside Alliance Awards 2008.  Six community-owned rural shops have been announced as finalists along with social... ]]></description>
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