Real Voices of Happy Valley

Episode 51 Mark Simmonds 'The Co-op Man' on co-ops and cider

Dave Boardman Season 2 Episode 51

Mark Simmonds has advised many communities on saving community assets like shops, pubs, skate parks and much more, generally by creating community co-operatives. This means investing in your community rather than for profit - though dividends can be paid out. Heptonstall Post Office and the Fox and Goose pub are juts two examples of community assets saved in this way. Mark is also involved in community cider projects and more.