The Ayrshire village of Fenwick has been staking its claim today as the location for the world's first co-operative movement, established by charter by the Fenwick Weavers some 250 years ago.
The BBC has the story at http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-scotland-glasgow-west-12733078
(With thanks to @SueWilesauthor on Twitter)
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