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Scotsman
2 days ago
- Business
- Scotsman
New Edinburgh Scotmid open 7 days a week returns to Fountainbridge
Scotmid's latest Edinburgh store has opened in Fountainbridge - just along the street from the company's original headquarters that opened in 1859. Sign up to our daily newsletter Sign up Thank you for signing up! Did you know with a Digital Subscription to Edinburgh News, 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... On July 17, the new store Dundee Street shop welcomed its first customers to the store which, will be open seven days a week between 7am and 10pm. The grand opening saw the first 50 visitors relieve goodie bags, with three lucky shoppers winning a 43" Samsung Smart TV, Apple Airpods and a X Box after finding a hidden golden ticket in the shop. The 4,000 sq ft store marks Scotmid's return to the heart of the Fountainbridge community, where their journey began 166 years ago with the establishment of the St. Cuthbert's Co-operative Society in Ponton Street. Advertisement Hide Ad Advertisement Hide Ad Edinburgh's latest Scotmid shop opened at 112 Dundee Street in Fountainbridge on Thursday, July 17 | Scotmid Karen Scott, Scotmid chief executive, said: 'This new store marks a milestone for Scotmid. Not only does it serve the needs of a vibrant community but also reconnects Scotmid with its roots as Fountainbridge was where we originated in 1859. We're delighted to invest in Fountainbridge and offer fresh choice, value, and convenience.' To celebrate the occasion Scotmid hosted an event in partnership with Re-Union Canal Boats, a local social enterprise, where guests enjoyed a relaxing canal cruise through Fountainbridge, celebrating Scotmid's past and future in the area. Re-Union reinvests all profits into local community initiatives that improve the area for everyone. Located at 112 Dundee Street, the shop has created 26 jobs and offers an 'enhanced food-to-go' offering including a Costa Coffee, hot breakfasts, freshly prepared baguettes, Tanpopo sushi and rice boxes , salad bowls, Saltire Patisserie artisan bakes, Chopstix Express noodle bar and Big Al's burgers.
BBC News
17-06-2025
- Business
- BBC News
Inner city Liverpool riding school 'won't give up' despite funding shortfall
A riding school that provides discount pony lessons to inner city children "means everything" to the young people involved, its boss has said. Park Palace Ponies in Dingle, Liverpool, will close on 28 June if it does not raise the nearly £300,000 it needs to secure funding for three have now been given redundancy notices but chairwoman Pamela Allen said they "won't give up without a fight".A fundraising campaign earlier this year raised £4,000, which covered public liability insurance and a riding school licence. The school offers riding lessons to children between the ages of five and is funded by the lessons and had also been relying on donations from a benefactor since it was made a charity last September, but the Good Samaritan can no longer afford to support the school amid rising school previously said it had applied for grants. 'Community purpose' Ms Allen said: "This has been a heartbreaking time."But we're not giving up without a fight. "This space means everything to our young people and our wider community. This is our city." Set up in 2017, the charity has won several awards for its work, including a Queen's Award for Voluntary Karen Scott said: "This is about more than horses. "This is about saving a community space that brings joy, purpose, and unity." Listen to the best of BBC Radio Merseyside on Sounds and follow BBC Merseyside on Facebook, X, and Instagram. You can also send story ideas via Whatsapp to 0808 100 2230.
Yahoo
02-06-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
Foundation for Opioid Response Efforts Announces New Funding Opportunity for Community-Based Organizations Addressing Opioid Use Disorder
New York, June 02, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The Foundation for Opioid Response Efforts (FORE) is announcing a new Request for Proposals (RFP) to support community-based organizations (CBOs) working to reduce opioid use disorder (OUD) and overdose mortality in local communities. FORE will hold an informational webinar on June 5, 2025, at 2:00 p.m. ET to discuss the RFP and answer questions. Interested organizations can . This RFP expands FORE's Community-Driven Responses to OUD and Overdose Mortality Program, providing new funding to help CBOs: Enhance operational effectiveness, including administration, finance, human resources, and technology, to strengthen long-term sustainability and diversify funding. Improve communications to raise awareness and attract attention and resources. Strengthen and evaluate programming to expand access to evidence-based OUD services for individuals and families. Foster cross-sector collaborations with partners in education, business, courts, and healthcare to deepen community engagement and expand services. FORE invites eligible organizations to apply for up to $75,000 per year for two years (up to $150,000 total). Applicants must be a U.S.-based 501(c)(3) or have a 501(c)(3) fiscal sponsor, have been in operation for at least two years, and have an annual operating budget between $150,000 and $7 million. Complete details and application instructions are available on FORE's Grants & Funding page. Applications must be submitted through FORE's grants management system by 11:59 p.m. PT on July 2, 2025. 'Community-based organizations are uniquely positioned to identify and respond to local needs, yet they often face barriers to securing the flexible funding they need to strengthen operations and sustain programming,' said Dr. Karen Scott, President of FORE. 'By supporting their capacity, we help ensure communities have access to effective prevention, treatment, harm reduction, and recovery services tailored to their needs.' Since 2023, FORE has supported 22 community-based organizations through capacity-building grants and remains committed to advancing community-driven, evidence-based solutions to the opioid crisis. About FOREFounded in 2018, FORE is a national 501(c)(3) grant-making foundation dedicated to addressing the nation's opioid crisis. Through strategic grantmaking, convening stakeholders, and developing informational resources, FORE supports patient-centered, innovative solutions that drive long-term change. To date, FORE has awarded 118 grants totaling $47.5 million to 101 organizations. Follow us on X (Twitter) and LinkedIn for updates. CONTACT: Myrna Manners Foundation for Opioid Response Efforts 718-986-7255 mmanners@ in retrieving data Sign in to access your portfolio Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data
