Businesses in the borough have been taking part in an information fortnight about the benefits of co-operatives.

Co-operatives Fortnight 2013 is national campaign to celebrate co-operative businesses up and down the country.

One company taking part in the two weeks of action will be Voluntary Action Harrow, who will be hosting an information event on Wednesday July 3, from 4pm at The Lodge, in Pinner Road, Harrow.

The free event will be an Introduction to Co-op Development to give people the chance to learn more about how to start their own co-operative business.

This interested in attending the event can book a place by calling 020 8861 5894.