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 […]

The right recipe: New community health project launched in Mayfield and Easthouses

A new community healthy eating project that features recipes from Mayfield and Easthouses residents was officially launched today (17 January 2014) by Scotmid Co-operative and Midlothian Council at Scotmid’s Mayfield store. The ‘Mmmm Mayfield and Easthouses Eat Well Campaign’, which is funded by Scotmid Co-operative, is designed to encourage local people to cook healthier meals […]

Community Grant Takes Scouts to New Heights

Laurencekirk Scout Group, the charity which manages the town’s Beaver, Cub and Scouts, has become a recipient of a Scotmid community grant.  The grant of £500, awarded by Scotmid’s North Regional Committee, has been used to install a climbing wall as part of the of the Group’s Scout Hut refurbishment. Avril Nicoll, Chairperson of the […]

Scotmid gives early Christmas present to Dundee Fiveways Centre

Dundee’s Fiveways Centre received an early Christmas present today with the presentation of a £500 Scotmid Community Grant.  Cathy Kelly, Manager at Scotmid’s Clepington Road branch, joined in the festive fun at the centre’s Christmas lunch and made the presentation to board members, volunteers and clients. The grant, awarded by Scotmid’s North Regional Committee, is […]