Bees are Buzzing in Penrith thanks to Lakes and Dales Co-operative
Lakes and Dales Co-operative has helped create a new buzz in Penrith, after donating two bee hives and funding for a colony of bees to the Penrith Beekeepers Association. The Association celebrated the opening of its branch apiary on Saturday 10th May. The Penrith Beekeepers’ apiary will be used to train beginners and more established […]
Celebration time for Penrith Preschool Nursery after boost from Lakes and Dales Co-operative
Celebrations to mark the 50th anniversary of Penrith Preschool Nursery have received a welcome boost from Lakes and Dales Co-operative (formerly Penrith Co-operative). Lakes and Dales Co-operative has donated vouchers to help with the 50th anniversary celebrations and will also be proudly displaying plates decorated by the preschool and nursery pupils as part of a […]
Lakes and Dales Co-operative donates life-saving defibrillators to Penrith Mountain Rescue
Lakes and Dales Co-operative has donated two life-saving defibrillators to Penrith Mountain Rescue, to help people needing assistance in the mountains and local community. The new equipment means that the charity will now have a defibrillator in all three of its rescue vehicles when responding to callouts. A defibrillator is a life-saving machine that gives […]
Hot stuff as fiery pie competition comes to Scotmid
Food challenge champions are being invited to try one of the world’s hottest pies, as part of a touring competition coming to selected Scotmid stores in February. The Stuart’s Fiery Pie, made by award winning Scottish baker Stuart’s of Buckhaven, contains phaal curry, which is the hottest curry available to buy. The pie also contains […]
Scotmid Co-operative and Prostate Cancer UK smash £150k fundraising target within six months
Record fundraising feat coincides with launch of new Men United v Prostate Cancer campaign Scotmid Co-operative and Prostate Cancer UK have announced that they have achieved their £150,000 fundraising target just six months into their charity partnership year. News of the record breaking fundraising feat coincides with the launch of Prostate Cancer UK’s new campaign […]