This week in the Plunkett Weekly News (download pdf):
Plunkett Foundation news:
Archers community-owned shop to open on June 2
New report says community food enterprises up to the challenge of climate change
Co-operatives and Social Enterprise news:
Social enterprises and co-operatives shortlisted for Observer Ethical Awards
Supporters Direct Annual Conference: ‘Join the Debate’ – 12 to 13 June 2010, London
New partnership offers support for affordable homes in Somerset and Dorset
Farming and Food news:
Buying groups unite for dairy farmers
First Milk appoint new Chief Executive
EU farm leaders call for more co-op power
Rural Development news:
Broadband boost for remote villages
RCAN Fieldworks Conference 2010, 8th-9th June, York
Environmental technology shaping tomorrow’s world
International news:
C-operatives Europe rescheduled regional assembly – now 31 May in Brussels
International Co-operative Alliance calls for greater gender equality
Canada – Co-op Atlantic announces local food video contest