Scotmid lends a hand to baby sling library in Dumfries

A Dumfries community group that loans baby slings and baby carriers to parents has received a £500 grant from Scotmid Co-operative. Slinging Around, a sling library and parent support group, plans to use the funding to buy more baby slings to meet the demand for its services in the local area. The not-for-profit group allows […]

Scotmid cooks up support for The Calman Trust

A Highlands charity that helps young people who are at risk of homelessness or unemployment has received new support from Scotmid Co-operative. The Calman Trust has been awarded £400 as part of Scotmid’s community grant scheme, which will be used to run cooking classes and buy ingredients. The classes will teach young people essential cooking […]

Craigroyston club kitted out in style thanks to Scotmid donation

Craigroyston’s under 12s football team has been kitted out in style with new football strips, thanks to a community grant from Scotmid Co-operative. The £500 grant was awarded by Scotmid’s East Regional Committee and will also help the club to buy new equipment including kit bags, footballs, nets and water bottles. Craigroyston Community Youth Football […]

Uddingston club is bowled over by Scotmid’s help

Uddingston Tennis and Bowling Club has received a donation from Scotmid Co-operative, to encourage more people in the local area to try out the sports. The community grant of £200 will be used for fun days for the local community, raffle prizes and tournaments. John McLaren from Uddingston Tennis and Bowling Club made the community […]

Scotmid gives a Gala Week boost to Polbeth

Polbeth’s gala celebrations have been given a helping hand by Scotmid Co-operative, after receiving a £150 community grant. The gala committee have a whole week of fun activities planned for the local community, including a bingo night and fancy dress football, culminating in the main gala day on Saturday 28 June 2014. Scotmid’s donation will […]