News in Honiton

This week, Honiton Nub News speaks to Cllr Jake Bonetta about his work with Foodsave, love of Honiton and his pride at what Foodsave has achieved. .

Honiton Carers meet regularly at the Thelma Hulbert Gallery for a Creative Session, and these sessions are paid for by The Co-op .

Foodsave was established in November 2020, and since then it has given away over 60,000 items. .

Three local causes in Honiton received much needed funds in November thanks to the Co-op's annual Local Community Fund campaign.

Each year, Co-op stores ask local people to nominate deserving community causes. When Co-op Members buy selected Co-op branded products and services, 2p for every pound spent goes into their Co-op Membership account and Co-op gives the same to support community organisations and local causes.

This Christmas, the Co-op is helping to reduce food waste across the nation.

It has committed to doubling environmental charity Hubbub's network of Community Fridges as part of its 'Christmas Together with Food' campaign for 2021.

The pandemic has affected the mental wellbeing of millions, and World Mental Health Day in October raised awareness of mental health issues across the globe.

In Honiton, the Co-op is supporting the mental wellbeing of the local community by providing vital funds to local cause TRIP Community Transport.

Co-operate is an online community centre bringing people in Honiton together to make good things happen. Whether you want to find things to do, volunteer, join a group or set up your own – it's for people who care about their community and want to join forces to get things done.

Co-operate helps build stronger communities where people are more connected. There are over 20,000 people, including 11,000 groups, sharing ways to get involved and support each other. Created with local communities, by local communities and for local communities.

Honiton Nub News aims to support our community, promoting shops, businesses, charities, clubs and sports groups. We will be profiling some of these businesses and organisations regularly in a feature called 'Up Close in Honiton'

First, we're chatting to Gary McLoughlin, manager at Co-op's Honiton store, who says it's great to work for a company that shares his own values and principles. Which could be why he's stayed for so long – Gary started working for the Co-op 30 years ago.

Honiton Nub News is entering into the next stage of our partnership with your local Co-op in order to bring you more of the community news and events that matter to you.

The partnership will continue to bring you updates on Honiton's fantastic local causes, Co-op colleagues, community events and competitions for all the family.

Earlier this year, the Co-op asked the people of Honiton to share their lockdown stories highlighting the power of community.

When coronavirus arrived in the UK, our spirit was put to the test. But here in Honiton, we stood up and showed the world how to spread some kindness.