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Scotsman
5 days ago
- Sport
- Scotsman
Aldi Scotland awards £6,500 to sports clubs across North East, Highlands and Islands
Aldi Scotland has invested £6,500 in seven local sports clubs across the North East, Highlands and Islands as part of its annual Scottish Sport Fund initiative. Sign up to our daily newsletter – Regular news stories and round-ups from around Scotland direct to your inbox Sign up Thank you for signing up! Did you know with a Digital Subscription to The Scotsman, you can get unlimited access to the website including our premium content, as well as benefiting from fewer ads, loyalty rewards and much more. Learn More Sorry, there seem to be some issues. Please try again later. Submitting... The fund reinforces the supermarket's dedication to building a healthier Scotland by supporting the work of community sports clubs. Applications open throughout the year in different regions across Scotland, calling on local teams to apply for funding up to £2,500. Inverness Hurricanes Ice Hockey Club was awarded £2,500 – the highest funding available. Advertisement Hide Ad Advertisement Hide Ad Founded in 1987 and re-established in 2016, Inverness Hurricanes Ice Hockey Club is a recreational club open to adults aged 18 to 65. The club provides a welcoming and inclusive environment for players of all skill levels, including those new to the sport. With members ranging in age from 19 to 56, the club plays home games at Inverness Ice Centre and travels across Scotland for away matches. Inverness Hurricanes received £2,500 funding as part of Aldi's initiative (photo credit- Mackie Sports Photography) The club plans to use the funding from Aldi Scotland to purchase protective equipment in a variety of sizes for both male and female players. This will allow newcomers to try the sport without the financial burden of buying their own gear, supporting those in the local community to get involved in ice hockey. Elsewhere in the region, Wolfpax Riders and Moray Junior Ice Hockey Clubreceived £1,000. Aberdeen University Camanachd, Cullen FC, St George's Community Centre SCIO and Kemnay Football Club all received £500 each. Aldi Scotland introduced its Scottish Sport Fund in 2016 to support individuals of all ages and abilities to get involved in physical activity in their local communities. The past decade has seen Aldi Scotland support over 650 clubs across Scotland, giving away almost £500,000, with the fund improving community access to sport across the country. Advertisement Hide Ad Advertisement Hide Ad Ruairidh Nicolson, Inverness Hurricanes Ice Hockey Club said: 'We are so grateful to have received such generous funding from Aldi Scotland. 'This funding will allow us to purchase protective equipment so that new players can try ice hockey without the upfront cost of buying their own gear. This will help us grow our club and make the sport more accessible to everyone in our community.' Graham Nicolson, Group Buying Director at Aldi Scotland, said: 'Since launching in 2016, the Scottish Sport Fund has supported a diverse range of clubs with vital funding to invest in much-needed equipment and resources.
Edinburgh Reporter
02-06-2025
- Business
- Edinburgh Reporter
Aldi supermarket sweep for CHAS is on all week
Aldi Scotland's Supermarket Sweep is back for another year so that customers in Edinburgh have the chance to raise funds for Children's Hospices Across Scotland (CHAS). The supermarket challenge could add some excitement to the weekly shopping trip. As well as fundraising, people in Edinburgh have the opportunity of taking home their favourite items from Aldi's store in Leith. Launched in 2016, the supermarket challenge offers shoppers the chance to take part in a five-minute trolley dash, allowing them to gather as many Aldi favourites as they can within the timeframe. Once the time is up, the lucky shopper gets to take home the trolley full of goodies, while Aldi matches the cash value of the goods as a donation. Each year across Scotland CHAS supports more than 500 babies, children and young people with life-shortening conditions and their families. In 2025 every penny raised through Aldi's Supermarket Sweep will go directly to CHAS, with £10,000 pledged in support. Edinburgh residents can apply for the Supermarket Sweep from Monday 2 June to Sunday 8 June. Graham Nicolson, Group Buying Director, Aldi Scotland, said: 'Our annual Supermarket Sweeps hold a special place in the Aldi calendar, donating over £50,000 to local charities since 2016. We're very much looking forward to its return for another year and giving one lucky Edinburgh resident the chance to enjoy a truly unique supermarket experience. 'CHAS is a charity very close to our hearts, which provides a truly invaluable lifeline for families across Scotland, offering specialist care and unwavering support during the most difficult moments imaginable. This year, Aldi Scotland's Supermarket Sweep will be travelling all over Scotland, giving Aldi customers nationally a brilliant opportunity to raise funds for CHAS while shining a light on the incredible work the charity does.' Entry is free and customers can apply in-store or by emailing [email protected] Entrants must be available to take part in the sweep after stores close at 10pm on their chosen date. Entrants must be over 18 years old to take part, and alcohol products are not included in the sweep. Like this: Like Related
Glasgow Times
24-05-2025
- Business
- Glasgow Times
Aldi competition offering year's supply of free beer
The campaign is part of the retailer's Best Home Bar Competition, which was first launched in 2023, and this year the criteria is expanding. Whether it's a vast collection of craft beers, a comprehensive knowledge of brews, or even a home bar, Aldi Scotland is determined to find the country's biggest beer lover. Read more: Glasgow bar serving 'limited-edition' cocktails for World Bee Day (Image: Supplied) The winner will receive a 12-month supply of Aldi's craft beer range. The initiative comes as Aldi experiences one of its busiest retail periods for craft beers, with a 24 per cent increase in beer sales between April and May last year. Graham Nicolson, group buying director at Aldi Scotland, said: "The creativity and passion of Scotland's beer lovers never cease to amaze us. "Over the years we've seen some impressive home bars, but we expect there are even more extravagant builds out there. "That said, we don't want to limit the search to home bars only and invite anyone with an enthusiasm for beer to share their story." Entries are currently open to find the individual who best exemplifies a love of the popular beverage. (Image: Supplied) Read more: Iconic cult classic heading Glasgow with live orchestra performance Judges are looking for applicants who best exhibit the 'wow factor' and will value creative and original submissions. The winner will be able to collect a selection of beers from Aldi's summer beer range, which includes brews from William Bros, Fierce Beer, and Loch Lomond Brewery. To enter, all applicants have to do is email their submissions, including photos or videos, to scottishcompetition@ The competition is open to anyone aged 18 or over who lives in Scotland. Entries must be submitted by June 6 with the winner due to be selected by June 27.
Scotsman
23-05-2025
- Business
- Scotsman
Aldi announces search for new Scottish products
Grand Productions Scottish producers have a rare chance to Meet the Buyer at this year's Royal Highland Show Sign up to our Scotsman Money newsletter, covering all you need to know to help manage your money. Sign up Thank you for signing up! Did you know with a Digital Subscription to The Scotsman, you can get unlimited access to the website including our premium content, as well as benefiting from fewer ads, loyalty rewards and much more. Learn More Sorry, there seem to be some issues. Please try again later. Submitting... Aldi Scotland is inviting Scottish food and drink producers to pitch new product ideas at this year's Royal Highland Show. The popular supermarket, which has the largest dedicated Scottish Buying Department in the country, has a prominent role at the iconic Edinburgh show taking place from 19 to 22 June. It is offering suppliers a rare chance to get in front of the people who decide what goes on shelves with its Meet the Buyer showcase. Advertisement Hide Ad Advertisement Hide Ad With more than 450 Scottish food and drink products already in Aldi stores, the retailer is actively seeking to expand its offering and is calling on suppliers with an authentic provenance story to get in touch. Marine Products It is specifically looking for suppliers offering sustainable packaging solutions and those which have the capacity to supply all 109 Aldi stores in Scotland, either as a Specialbuy or an ongoing listing. To be eligible for consideration, suppliers must hold SALSA accreditation with BRC certification required for any own label listings". Graham Nicolson, Group Buying Director at Aldi Scotland, said: 'At Aldi Scotland, one of our core purposes is to champion local producers and we are always on the hunt to find new and exciting suppliers with strong Scottish roots. Advertisement Hide Ad Advertisement Hide Ad 'Our unique business model means there are various opportunities for suppliers to get involved with us, either on a limited Specialbuy basis or as a longer-term listing. Suppliers can also join under our owned-brand labels or as a stand-alone product. Aldomak 'Aldi has the largest Scottish buying department of any retailer in the UK, and our team has the expertise and experience to support suppliers to develop their offering for large scale retailing. We look forward to meeting with new suppliers at the Royal Highland Show this June.' Interested producers are invited to apply by contacting Aldi Scotland at scottishsuppliers@ The deadline for enquiries is Friday, May 30, 2025.
Daily Record
21-05-2025
- Business
- Daily Record
Lanarkshire locals in with chance of winning year's supply of free beer thanks to supermarket giant
Aldi Scotland is on the hunt for the nation's biggest beer lover, as it revamps its popular Best Home Bar Competition by expanding the criteria. Lanarkshire locals are in with a chance of winning a year's supply of free beer, thanks to Aldi Scotland. Aldi Scotland is on the hunt for the nation's biggest beer lover, as it revamps its popular Best Home Bar Competition by expanding the criteria. First launched in 2023, the retailer's Best Home Bar has become one of its most famed initiatives, receiving hundreds of entries every year. For 2025, the competition will go one step further, inviting all beer enthusiasts to showcase their passion. Whether it's an extensive collection of craft beers, an encyclopaedic knowledge of brews, or indeed a home bar, Aldi Scotland has set out to find the country's biggest beer lover, and the winner will get a year's supply of beer to commemorate their talents. Entries have now opened with the person who best demonstrates a love and enthusiasm for beer set to receive a 12-month supply of Aldi's craft beer range. In recognition of the many diverse ways people celebrate and appreciate beer, the competition is open to anyone who can demonstrate a true passion for beers, whatever that may be. Judges are looking for the 'wow factor' and will specifically value creative and original submissions. Graham Nicolson, Group Buying Director, Aldi Scotland, said: 'The creativity and passion of Scotland's beer lovers never cease to amaze us. Over the years we've seen some impressive home bars, but we expect there are even more extravagant builds out there. 'That said, we don't want to limit the search to home bars only and invite anyone with an enthusiasm for beer to share their story. 'With longer nights and warmer days, May and June are traditionally our busiest periods for beer sales after Christmas, and we have an excellent line up to share with customers this year. 'At Aldi Scotland we continue to be a champion of home-grown producers and suppliers, and this summer is no different. Many of our beers are crafted right here in Scotland, demonstrating the strength and depth of our brewing industry.' To enter, customers are invited to email their submissions, including photos or videos to scottishcompetition@ Entries are open until June 6. The winner will be selected by June 27. *Don't miss the latest headlines from around Lanarkshire. Sign up to our newsletters here.
