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Did you know you can donate the odd pence from your dividend bonus to local groups and charities? Last year, with your donations, you helped raised over £18,000.

This year we’re sharing over £4.1m of dividend with our members, including £1.9m of dividend bonus. It's going to be paid onto your cards on Saturday 30th November.

Create a selection of delicious dishes to accompany your festive feast this Christmas.

Mr Peckington - the festive penguin - is so easy to make and will keep you busy in the run up to Christmas!

Get cosy this festive season with our non-alcoholic mulled apple juice - perfect for the whole family to drink around the fire after a day of Christmas shopping and festive sightseeing.

A tasty starter or side dish, these super simple samosas made with local curry paste from Mr Huda's will make a great addition to your next party.

Be top of the pops with these festive cake pops! They'll brighten up any party table and they make lovely homemade gifts for friends, teachers or visitors too.

Make these cute edible hot chocolate kits - perfect to give as presents this Christmas!

It's almost Christmas, so it's perfectly ok to start eating mince pies right?

Feeling the winter cold? Curl up with a hot cuppa and the latest edition of our members’ magazine, packed with recipes, £6 in dividend vouchers, member offers and much more.