The SolidFund Network explains how worker co-ops are coming together to grow the movement. “You probably know Unicorn is a workers’ co-op, but did you know that many of its members are part of a bigger network of worker owners and supporters? It’s called the Worker Co-op Solidarity Fund – or Solidfund, for short. Solidfund… Read More »
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Farewell to Mijke
A long-time and much missed co-op member reflects on her time at Unicorn… “At the end of February, I left Unicorn after nine years of working here. It was probably the hardest decision I have ever made. It certainly took me forever. For three years I had been in a long-distance relationship, which felt like… Read More »
Unicorn’s 1% Fund – Spotlight: AdFree Cities
Imagine a city free from corporate advertising. The AdFree Cities Network share their vision… Did you notice anything different about billboards during the lockdowns? Usually paper-and-paste billboards and bus shelter adverts are changed every couple of weeks, and we get new ads on our high streets pushing Tesco, KFC, Coca-Cola, big cars and fast fashion.… Read More »
2021 Extension & Refurb
Important Announcement…. Unicorn will be closing for 2 weeks at the start of our build project Over 24 years we’ve made countless shop improvements, extensions and modifications whilst managing to continue trading (involving some fairly hilarious behind the scenes scrambles and all-nighters). But in April 2021, for the first time ever, we are closing for… Read More »
Veg News 28th April
Potatoes are usually the only UK crop in our range that can feed us all year round (well, maybe apart from Glebelands’ salad leaves!) After the past few weeks of glorious sunshine, it’s easy to forget the drenching we got during potato harvesting time last year. Many farmers up North struggled to get on the… Read More »
Veg News 5th March
There’s a hint of spring in the air this week and we’re happy to report the longer days are helping some of the UK crops still in the ground to bulk up nicely. Cornish cauliflowers in particular are at their best right now; after a few difficult weeks of stunted growth we now have plenty… Read More »
