When I was a child there was various Cooperative stores selling food ,furniture and allsorts and giving a dividend. They disappeared over the years but it seems as if more food shops are appearing again. I parked near the one in Whitby and got my divi card (that has certainly changed) so I was pleased to find one on Newlands which you can park near and there is one near the Valley road. The newlands shop is a good size and is well stocked and has some good offers and stuff you cant get elsewhere. The big attraction for a lot of people is the good range of Fair Trade stuff coops sell.
Before christmas the staff dressed up to raise money for charity. read more