Lakes and Dales Co-operative is now CardiacSmart

Lakes and Dales Co-operative has made Cumbria a safer place by becoming CardiacSmart with the North West Ambulance Service NHS Trust (NWAS). The aim of the CardiacSmart award is to recognise local businesses for their dedication to raising awareness of heart health, basic life support and defibrillators. Lakes and Dales Co-operative gained its Silver CardiacSmart […]

Showtime for Balloch Primary School after Scotmid grant

A primary school in Balloch has become the proud owner of a new sound system thanks to a Scotmid community grant. The grant of £400 was awarded by Scotmid’s North Regional Committee as part of the organisation’s community grant scheme. The new speaker, which is portable, is set to benefit both the school and the […]

Life-saving defibrillator for Laurencekirk

A public access defibrillator has been installed in Scotmid Laurencekirk to help save lives in the local community, as part of a national partnership between Scotmid Co-operative and the Scottish Ambulance Service. Scotmid has also donated £200 to local charity, Stars in the Sky, who are fundraising to provide additional defibrillators in halls and venues […]

Scotmid gives Newmains Gala Day a helping hand

Newmains Gala Day has been given a boost after receiving a community grant from Scotmid Co-operative. The grant of £150 was awarded by Scotmid’s West Regional Committee, and will be used to pay for a horse and carriage to transport children along the parade route through the village. Mary Gilfillan from Newmains Gala said: “I […]

Lesmahagow Highland Games gets a big lift from Scotmid

Lesmahagow Highland Games has been given a big lift from Scotmid Co-operative, after receiving a £250 community grant. The grant was awarded by Scotmid’s West Regional Committee to cover the cost of entry fees, ensuring the event remains free to the local community. The Highland Games will be held on 21 June in Glebe Park […]