Scotmid to sponsor final Who Wants to be a Millionaire series
Scotmid has announced a new sponsorship of the last ever Who Wants to be a Millionaire series, which is due to launch tonight (28th January 2014) with three final episodes on STV. Sir Chris Hoy, comedian Kevin Bridges and Countdown’s Rachel Riley are among the celebrities who will appear as guest contestants. Who Wants to […]
Top crust awards for Scotmid bakery partners at World Scotch Pie Championships
Five of Scotmid’s local bakery partners have scooped top crust honours in the 15th World Scotch Pie Championships, held on 15 January 2014 in Dunfermline’s Carnegie Conference Centre. Prize winners included Ashers Bakery of Nairn, Stuart’s of Buckhaven, Goodfellows of Dundee, Stephen’s of Dunfermline, and Aulds of Greenock – all of which have bakery counters […]
Scotmid helps spread healthy eating message in Scotland
Scotmid is to pilot a new scheme with Healthier Scotland to encourage people to make healthier eating choices. The trial will see fruit and vegetables displayed where customers might be more tempted to buy them on impulse, instead of confectionary and snacks. Fresh produce will be clearly signposted to promote the Scottish Government’s Healthier Scotland […]
New Lakes and Dales Co-operative store opens in Keswick
Shoppers in Keswick came together for the opening of the new-look Lakes and Dales Co-operative store in the town today (17 December 2013), following a modern refurbishment. Pupils from the Braithwaite Church of England Primary School were joined by Fairtrade Town Crier, Bob Bryden, and long term customer, Karen Brocklebank, to officially open the store. […]
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 […]