Scotmid helps fund new foodbank in Hamilton
A new foodbank in Hamilton that will provide an emergency supply of food to people in need is to receive six months of support from Scotmid Co-operative. Scotmid will be donating £150 in vouchers to the Hamilton District Foodbank each month when the initiative launches on 3 December 2013. Nicola Simpson, who is setting up […]
Tea time for store manager to celebrate Senior Club donation
Burrelton and Woodside Senior Club celebrated a recent donation from the Scotmid Community Grant fund by inviting Scotmid Coupar Angus Store Manager, Fraser Rolley, for afternoon tea. The grant, awarded by Scotmid’s North Regional Committee, is to help the club throw a Christmas party and buy all members a small Christmas gift, with any leftover […]
Moustachioed men and women of Scotmid raise over £7,000 for Movember
The moustache-growing efforts of Scotmid Co-operative staff during the month formerly know as November have raised over £7,000 for Movember and Prostate Cancer UK. Over 80 male staff across the Scotmid family of businesses sprouted new facial hair during Movember and held a number of moustache-themed events to raise funds. These included dress up days […]
First Lakes and Dales Co-operative store opens in Lazonby after Penrith and Scotmid merger
Eager shoppers turned out for the grand opening of the new-look Lakes and Dales Co-operative store in Lazonby today (29 November 2013), following the recent merger between Penrith and Scotmid Co-operative Societies. Pupils from the Lazonby C of E School joined former staff member Jane Watt, who worked at the store for 30 years, at […]
Badminton Team’s Boost from Scotmid
Mackie Academy Badminton team has become the lucky recipient of a £600 community grant from Scotmid Co-operative. The team will be heading to Chinese Taipei in May 2014 to compete in the International School Sports Federation World Games and the grant awarded by Scotmid’s North Regional Committee, is to assist with the purchase of kit […]