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Daily Record
6 days ago
- Business
- Daily Record
Sostrene Grene reveals opening date of Stirling store - and first 100 shoppers will get freebie
The Danish retailer will open its doors at the Thistles Shopping Centre on Friday, August 8. The first 100 shoppers at Stirling's newest homeware store will be handed a freebie when the store opens next month. Søstrene Grene will throw open its doors at the city's Thistles Shopping Centre on Friday, August 8. The Danish retailer brings its "signature Scandinavian design, ever-changing seasonal collections and calm, curated shopping experience to the heart of Scotland". The outlet stocks homewares, kitchen accessories, furniture, gifts and craft supplies. To celebrate the launch, the first 100 customers through the doors will receive a voucher for a free large, tufted rug worth over £60. Visitors will also receive a canvas tote bag filled with Søstrene Grene goodies and will be able to browse the brand's latest collections whilst enjoying refreshments and live performances by a classical string duo and ballerinas. Stirling marks the company's seventh Scottish store. It comes after the opening of the Livingston store late last year. Mikkel Grene, CEO and co-owner of Søstrene Grene, said: "Opening our seventh store in Scotland, Stirling is a further step towards our expansion goals. We're incredibly proud of and a testament to the strong connection people in Scotland have with our brand. "Stirling's rich history, with historic landmarks makes it a perfect location to share our Scandi-inspired products and calming shopping experience. We're excited to welcome both new and loyal customers to explore what Søstrene Grene has to offer and continue to grow throughout Scotland." UK Partners Norma Jacob and Richard Power run Søstrene Grene shops throughout Northern Ireland, Southern England, Scotland and Wales. Norma Jacob said: "Opening in Stirling means bringing Søstrene Grene's unique blend of simplicity and creativity to a community that truly appreciates both. We're offering more than just products; it's about creating a space where customers can find inspiration and a moment of calm in their busy day. Stirling's character fits perfectly with what we stand for and we're excited to connect with the local community through every visit." Richard Power commented: "We're thrilled to bring Søstrene Grene to Stirling, adding to our growing presence across Scotland. Launching within a town in central Scotland, it will give the opening an extra buzz and we can't wait to welcome both local shoppers and visitors to discover our calm, design-led experience in the heart of this community." Thistles Centre Director, Gary Turnbull, has expressed his enthusiasm for the new addition to the shopping centre, stating: "Søstrene Grene will be a welcome addition to Thistles. The unique blend of Scandinavian design and affordability will bring a homely feel to our range of offerings, and we're sure shoppers will love discovering its charming, ever-changing selection. Excitement has been building as we approach opening day, and we know our shoppers are just as eager as we are to welcome Søstrene Grene to Stirling." The grand unveiling of the new Søstrene Grene store is set to take place at The Thistles Shopping Centre on Friday, August 8, at 9.59am.
BBC News
25-02-2025
- Health
- BBC News
Nominations open for Cornwall's BBC Make a Difference Awards
Nominations for the 2025 BBC Make A Difference Awards (MAD) have opened for Cornwall. The BBC's annual local radio campaign, initiated during the peak of the pandemic, aims to honour the contributions of people within their fundraisers, environmentalists and outstanding neighbours are celebrated, along with community groups making a positive year's Community Project of the Year winners, Parky Blinders, went onto secure funding to run free training courses to expand across the country. Based out of Newquay Boxing Academy, the group runs adapted sessions to help people with Parkinson's disease feel included in exercise and manage the condition. 'Getting bigger and bigger' Founder Richard Power said winning the MAD award was an "amazing" part of a great year for the charity. "It's getting bigger and bigger and since then loads of people have joined the boxing academy," he said."We've expanded our coaching programme, we've created a programme with England Boxing, which is the national governing body for the sport".The £17,000 funding from Parkinson's UK and England Boxing has allowed the group to train more boxing coaches around the country."We're looking at potentially 150 coaches qualified to deliver Parkinson's boxing," Mr Power said. Ann Curtis-Clarke joined the sessions after being diagnosed with Parkinson's told BBC Radio Cornwall that it had changed her attitude towards her condition. "I had always been pretty physically active and all of a sudden I felt a real disability," she said."I turned up at Parky Blinders and I just really loved what they were doing."When I started Parky Blinders I was walking really slowly and now I'm back to walking normal pace, so it filters through to your whole life in a really beneficial way."Each BBC local radio station has 32 finalists, four in each of the eight categories, and their stories are broadcast throughout the are open until Monday 31 March, view the full list of categories here.
