Scotmid raises over a quarter of a million for Maggie’s in record charity year
Scotmid Co-operative today (2 September 2013) announced that it has raised over £260,000 for Maggie’s Centres in its charity partnership year. The figure is the most the organisation has ever raised for a charity of the year and is £110,000 over the original fundraising target. Staff and customers across the organisation’s 350 outlets, which includes […]
High school pipers drum up support at Prestonpans re-launch
Pipers from Preston Lodge High School entertained the crowds at the launch of the new-look Prestonpans Scotmid store today (Friday 2 August) with Forth One breakfast radio host, Arlene Stuart. Scotmid recently awarded a sponsorship to the Preston Lodge High School Pipe Band to pay for new equipment, including a new bass drum, and costumes. […]
Sun shines on Balgreen Primary at Saughtonhall re-launch
Balgreen Primary School has received a £1,000 donation from Scotmid at the re-launch of the new-look Saughtonhall store on 7 June 2013. Primary school pupils Sophie Smith (P6), Paul Smith (P6) and Kyle McPherson (P3) and Forth One breakfast radio host, Arlene Stuart, attended the official re-opening of the store, which has undergone a complete […]
Borrowfield Community Group floored by Scotmid donation
Borrowfield Community Group has become the lucky recipient of a £500 community grant from Scotmid Co-operative. The Group will use the grant towards the refurbishment of Borrowfield Community Hall, particularly a replacement floor, to attract a variety of new users. The hall is used currently by several groups including the popular Friday Night Project for […]
Everest challenge is snow problem for Scotmid staff
Ten staff from Scotmid will be hitting the slopes to take on the world’s tallest mountain on 5th June, in a snowy charity challenge for Maggie’s Cancer Caring Centres. The colleagues will be skiing, snowboarding or bum boarding the height of Mt Everest – 8,848m – at Snow Factor in Braehead in just one day. […]