I am an enthusiastic supporter of local causes and work four hours a week as a Coop Member Pioneer. Views expressed are my own.

Scotland, United Kingdom
There are some truly awesome quilts on display #IslayQuilters @coopuk #LocalCause 😍 Exhibition 11am to 4pm in #BallygrantHall ends Wednesday 24th July 🤩 ☕️🫖🍰served 👌 @Tom_MPM @CoIslay @SarahJaneMalon2 @gill_chasemore @Poody1976
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Co-op Islay Member Pioneer retweeted
At Co-op, we’re run differently. We’re not owned by a wealthy few, we are owned by our members. And because we're owned by YOU, we can do right by YOU.
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Proud Partners #SideKick bikes bought with support from @coopuk Local Community Fund @Ardbeg #AllIslayFund and @CyclingScotland 🚴🏻‍♂️🤩 #AllAbilityBiking team work makes the dream work 🎉🎉🎉 @CoIslay @Tom_MPM @SarahJaneMalon2 @gill_chasemore #ItsWhatWeDo
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The post from @Wimbookfest reminded me how lucky we are to have @islaybookfest 🙏🏻🤩📚 @CoIslay @SarahJaneMalon2 @gill_chasemore @Tom_MPM #BeingCoop
Once we're gone, we're gone. Festival Founder & Director Fiona Razvi writes for @thebookseller on the importance of literary festivals in our cultural life and community, and calls for support as the sector comes under increasing threat. thebookseller.com/comment/on…
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Today is #Bowmore Sports Day #LocalCommunityFund cause #SideKick will be there showing @coopuk members the difference their amazing support helped to make locally #AccessibilityForAll 🤩🎉🚴🏻‍♂️💙 @CoIslay @SarahJaneMalon2 @Tom_MPM @Poody1976 @gill_chasemore #ItsWhatWeDo
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Are you looking for funding? 👋​ Check to see if your group is eligible to apply for the @coopuk Local Community Fund by 7th July: coop.uk/3VyB8SS
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After partnering with @islayinht for this event disappointed not to have been there in person. Weather looked great 😎 #Seaweed tasting #SwapTogether #Sanaigmore #GBGW @SarahJaneMalon2 @gill_chasemore #ItsWhatWeDo
Great afternoon with #IslayNatureCentre foraging for seaweed for Great Big Green Week on #Islay #Swap your bacon for Dulce your gelatine for Carageen! #GBGW @coopuk @Tom_MPM @IslayCo @Poody1976
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With support from @coopuk #LocalCommunityFund #SideKick took delivery of x2 cycle leader bikes to enable #AllAbility bike rides #Bowmore colleagues put the bikes to the test 😎 @CoIslay @Tom_MPM @SarahJaneMalon2 @Poody1976 @gill_chasemore #ItsWhatWeDo
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It’s nearly time for #GreatBigGreenWeek and @coopuk have teamed up with @islayinht to forage for seaweed #SwapTogether bacon for dulse😋 @CoIslay @Tom_MPM @SarahJaneMalon2 @Poody1976 @gill_chasemore #ItsWhatWeDo
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Thank you for my cards @portellenps 😍 I had a great day meeting your clever, funny and kind kids 🤩 I can’t wait to see your plans come to fruition and your new huts in situ🤞🎉 @coopuk #LocalCommunityFund @CoIslay @Tom_MPM @SarahJaneMalon2 @Poody1976 @gill_chasemore
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It is the last day of @FeisIle 🎶🥃 @coopuk have had a ball partnering with #LocalCommunityFund #SideKick #Islay 😎 We don’t want it to end 🎉🥳 @CoIslay @Tom_MPM @SarahJaneMalon2 @Poody1976 @gill_chasemore
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While @CoIslay was dressed as #SuperMario @IslayCo was flipping 🍔 for Team #SideKick 🤩 Great start to festival week @FeisIle 🙏🏻🎉🥳👏🏻 @Tom_MPM @SarahJaneMalon2 @gill_chasemore
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Pilates is an hour a week just for me 🤗 #Pilates is good for your body and your mind @mentalhealth #MentalHealthAwarenessWeek #MomentsforMovement 💕 Note: like movie stars @coopuk member pioneers have body doubles @CoIslay @Tom_MPM @SarahJaneMalon2 #ItsWhatWeDo
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The sun was shining 😎 and the pupils were on top form @portellenps for their #HealthAndWellbeing Day 🍏🥑🍌#MHAW🙏🏻 for the invite💙 @CoIslay @Tom_MPM @SarahJaneMalon2 #ItsWhatWeDo
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Co-op Islay Member Pioneer retweeted
Be a great visitor – Leave no trace Nobody likes to see litter. As we welcome visitors to #ArgyllandBute please remember to put your rubbish in a bin or take it home. It’s always a good idea to pack a couple of bags to take your litter home with you. #abplace2b
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Death is a normal part of life. We need to be able to talk about it 💙 #DyingMattersAwarenessWeek @CoIslay @Tom_MPM @gill_chasemore
Reaching out isn’t always easy, but it can mean so much. This #DyingMattersAwarenessWeek, be ready to listen if someone wants to talk about someone they miss. @DyingMatters @hospiceuk #DMAW24 #TheWayWeTalkAboutDyingMatters
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Local #Islay @coopuk cause #SideKick made time to speak to @argyllandbute #MAKI area community planning group about the progress they have made towards making Islay & Jura inclusive for all ages🤩 Huge effort all #volunteers 🙏🏻 @CoIslay @SarahJaneMalon2 @Tom_MPM @gill_chasemore
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