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. […]
Zoo is flying high with donation from Scotmid
A West Lothian Zoo that was devastated by fire in April has received a £1,000 donation from Scotmid stores in the local area. Owner of the Five Sisters Zoo, Brian Curran, and head keeper Lynn McKeckney were presented with the cheque today (22 May 2013) by Kevin Coventry, Alan Fitzpatrick and Stephen Bryce – managers […]