Events at the Co-op
Upcoming one-off events
Autumn Cleaning Bee at the Co-op! 1 March 2020 3pm-6pm
Come along and help out at our quarterly cleaning bee! This time round we’re focusing on our back dock. See the Facebook event here.
ASEN Film Night: Ningla A-Na: 3 March 2020 6:30pm
The Australian Student Environment Network (ASEN) Are holding a film night – dinner and popcorn included!
Ningla A-Na: Hungry for our Land (1972) is a documentary about the events surrounding the establishment of the Aboriginal tent embassy on the lawns of Parliament House in Canberra. It incorporates interviews and original footage from one of the most symbolic land rights struggles in our history. There will be discussion following the film.
Tomato A-Go-Go! 15 March 2020 11am
We’re holding a tomato fiesta on March 15 at 11am! Learn how to make pasta, passata and bocconcini cheese as well as learning how to save tomato seeds for next season. Finish off with a lovely long-table lunch devouring everything you’ve just made. Yum! Book your tickets on Eventbrite here!
Regular Events at the Co-op
Thursday night dinners
Every Thursday night during the ANU semester, the Co-op opens its doors for a fun and relaxed dinner. Our legendary cook Mitch will make whatever strikes his fancy and you can enjoy locally-made beer from Capital Brewing Co, cider from 3 Sons Cider and member-made dessert too! More often than not, there’s live music to boot. Drinks and snacks from 6:30pm, dinner from 7:30pm. Check out our rolling Facebook event for Thursday Night Dinners here.
Global Feast Saturday Lunches
Our Global Feast Saturday lunches are a little bit special – showcasing cultural foods from our wonderful South Sudanese, Ethiopian and Tamil cooks. These meals are vegetarian with vegan and gluten-free options. Lunch is served from 12pm and is $8 for working members, $9 for non-working members and concession, and $11 for the general public.
Weekly Yoga with Jess
The wonderful Jess from Anjali Yogi Studio holds a yoga class on Tuesdays from 6:30pm at the Co-op. $10 entry for Food Co-op members.
Monthly Acoustic Soup
Acoustic Soup is the Co-op’s monthly live music and dinner event. It runs every month during the ANU semester. If you would like to perform or volunteer at our next Acoustic Soup, send an email to Michael at acousticsoup@cbrfoodcoop.org.au or join our Acoustic Soup Facebook group here.
Half-yearly markets
We hold a fabulous market twice a year at the Co-op. A sale of 10% off everything in the shop, plus lots of local stallholders, crafty workshops, fun raffle prizes, live music and – of course! – delicious food.
2020 market dates:
Midwinter Market 21 June 2020
Christmas Market 13 December 2020
If you would like to get involved with our next market please email our Events Coordinator Jannah at events@cbrfoodcoop.org.au
Co-op open days
Every first Saturday of each month, we have a Co-op Open Day and Member Induction. This is an opportunity for people new to the Co-op to get a tour, an introduction to shopping here, learn a bit about our history, and learn about various volunteering opportunities available to members. Check out the rolling Facebook event here.
When: First Saturday of each month, 10:30am-12pm.
Co-op board meetings
The Co-op board meets every second Monday of the month at 5:30pm. All Co-op members are welcome and encouraged to attend and have a say in the direction of our Co-op.
