Zoo summer school kids go bananas for Fairtrade thanks to Scotmid donation
Children attending Edinburgh Zoo’s Summer School are set to learn about the importance of Fairtrade during their studies on the rainforest, thanks to support from Scotmid Co-operative. Scotmid has donated £800 worth of food vouchers to buy Fairtrade fruit, healthy snacks and drinks for the children to enjoy during their jungle-themed lessons. Around 400 children […]
Larkhall’s young football stars score new strips from Scotmid
Larkhall’s budding football stars have scored new strips to give them the winning edge in their matches, thanks to a donation from Scotmid Co-operative. Scotmid awarded £369 to Larkhall United’s 2005 football team as part of its community grant scheme. Larkhall United AFC is a community based football club and encourages boys and girls to […]
New life-saving defibrillators installed in Ballantrae and New Cumnock
Two new public access defibrillators have been installed in Scotmid Ballantrae and New Cumnock to help save lives in the local community, as part of a national partnership between Scotmid Co-operative and the Scottish Ambulance Service. Store staff have been trained by the Scottish Ambulance Service to use the defibrillator and to perform resuscitation, equipping […]
Bathgate Music Festival will hit the right notes thanks to Scotmid support
A West Lothian music festival that supports the development of local musicians has received a £500 boost from Scotmid Co-operative. The Bathgate Music Festival will be held from 4th to 7th September this year, and organisers are planning a packed calendar of events in local bars, restaurants and venues, including a large outdoor stage in […]
Scotmid staff complete marathon overnight cycle for Prostate Cancer UK
A team of six from Scotmid Co-operative have helped make a difference in the fight against prostate cancer, after taking on the Edinburgh Night Ride on 21 June 2014. The cyclists have raised almost £4,200 so far for Prostate Cancer UK, Scotmid’s official charity of the year. The Scotmid team set off at 8.30pm and […]