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Glasgow Times
08-07-2025
- Business
- Glasgow Times
Glasgow roads will be closed for 'exclusive event'
Checkout Scotland 2025 will take place at the Barras Art & Design (BAaD) on August 28. Run by GroceryAid, the event is an 'exclusive music event' where independent retailing businesses, wholesalers, national supports, and home-grown brands meet up to celebrate the work of Scotland's grocery and convenience industry. READ MORE: Busy road near Glasgow's Silverburn to be closed for big event READ MORE: 'Avoid area' warning as busy Glasgow road to be closed from today We previously reported how Callum Beattie and Peter Andre will perform at the trade-only festival this year. However, ahead of the event, Glasgow City Council has warned drivers that two roads in the city's East End will be shut during it. From 3pm on August 27 until 12pm on August 29, drivers won't be able to stop, load, or unload their vehicles on Moncur Street between Bain Street and Kent Street, and Gibson Street between Moncur Street and Gallowgate. Meanwhile, from 8am on August 28 until 12pm on August 29, road users will be banned from driving on Moncur Street between Bain Street and Kent Street, and Gibson Street between Moncur Street and Gallowgate.
Glasgow Times
05-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Glasgow Times
Callum Beattie and Peter Andre to headline Checkout Scotland
The Scottish Committee of GroceryAid confirmed Callum Beattie and Peter Andre will perform at the trade-only festival on August 28 at the Barras Art & Design. The event, which is already seeing tickets sell quickly, will host more than 600 retail industry colleagues for a night of music, while raising awareness and funds for GroceryAid, a charity supporting individuals in the grocery industry. Read more: Retired professor nears end of 5,000-mile UK trek that began in Glasgow Callum, a Scottish chart-topping singer-songwriter, will perform just weeks before his anticipated show at the 12,000-capacity OVO Hydro. Peter, a global music and TV star, will join him as a joint headline act at the festival.
Belfast Telegraph
05-06-2025
- Business
- Belfast Telegraph
Grocery industry professionals to attend GroceryAid Grocers Ball 2025
There will be fine dining, entertainment and live music, as well as prizes to be won, all in aid of GroceryAid, which helps people in the grocery sector who have fallen on hard times. And the winners of the Belfast Telegraph Grocer Marketing Awards will also be announced at the event at Belfast's Culloden Hotel & Spa on Friday June 13. Desi Derby, Grocers Ball chairman, said: 'The Grocers Ball has become a highlight event in the local grocery calendar. "The sub-committee and I are really looking forward to the event which promises an evening of great food, entertainment, prizes and craic. "And in doing so we'll raise vital funds to support local grocery colleagues through a range of emotional, practical and financial services.' Sponsors include title sponsor Freixenet Copestick – available at Drinks Inc. Country manager Shane McNally said: "We're thrilled to continue our support for such an important event and charity in GroceryAid. "The work the charity does to support colleagues across our industry is more vital than ever. "As economic challenges persist, events like these remain invaluable. We're proud this partnership has raised essential funds that directly contribute to supporting thousands of people every year.' Other Gold sponsors include Coca Cola Hellenic, DFDS, Henderson's, Hinch Distillery, Hovis, Isle of Man Creamery, Kerry Foods, Pilgrim Foods, Moet Hennessy, Musgrave, Sainsbury's, SHS, Tesco and Travel Department. All funds raised from the Grocers Ball will directly support GroceryAid in the efforts to provide year-round services, including financial, emotional and practical support. The charity said that in 2024, it raised £135,000 to support people employed in the grocery sector who were overcoming difficulties in their lives. It said that over the year, it provided £163,000 in financial support to those on the breadline as a result of running out of sick pay, becoming homeless and not being able to afford the essentials of life. It also provided school essentials grants. GroceryAid told sponsors: 'This magnificent achievement wouldn't have been possible without all your support.' Tickets are now on sale for the Grocers Ball on June 13 through Davy Neill, who can be reached at
