Scotmid managers bake up a storm with Breadwinner Bakery
Store managers had the chance to try their hand at baking bread with Edinburgh’s Breadwinner Bakery recently, as part of Scotmid’s commitment to delivering a comprehensive range of bakery products from local suppliers within stores. Sean McVey, who is the master baker and owner of Breadwinner, led the course into the art of making hand […]
Scotmid Co-operative raises £144,000 for Maggie’s
Scotmid Co-operative has announced that employees and customers have raised £144,000 for Maggie’s Centres, just halfway through their charity partnership year. The announcement was made at a special cheque presentation by Scotmid Chief Executive, John Brodie and Society President, Hollis Smallman, to Maggie’s CEO, Laura Lee, at Maggie’s Edinburgh on 1 February 2013. The news […]
New Balerno community cinema gets boost from Scotmid grant
A new community cinema in Balerno has been given a boost after receiving a £2,000 grant from Scotmid Co-operative. Balerno Village Screen, which opened in December last year at Balerno Parish Church, offers free cinema admission to the local community. The cinema is entirely funded by donations and is run by a team of volunteers. […]
Scotmid Co-operative funds hearing equipment
Scotmid Co-operative has awarded a community grant of more than £1,000 to Action on Hearing Loss Scotland, to fund essential equipment for people who are deaf or hard of hearing. The charity will use the grant to loan flashing doorbells, vibrating alarm clocks and other devices to help people manage their hearing loss at home […]