Four land Postcode Lottery windfall Jobs boost as Co-op open new food store
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Four people in Livingston are celebrating after scooping cash in the Postcode Lottery.
The lucky postcode, EH54 5HW, was announced as a Daily Prize winner with People’s Postcode Lottery last Thursday (October 18).
Thanks to the win, the Melbourne Street neighbours have each picked up a £1000 prize for every ticket that they hold.
Offering her congratulations, People’s Postcode Lottery ambassador Judie McCourt said: “I couldn’t be more thrilled for our players in Livingston – I’m sure they’ll have a grand time treating themselves with the windfall. Make sure you’re playing with your postcode and it could be you we’re visiting next.”
A minimum of 32 per cent of ticket sales goes directly to charities and players of People’s Postcode Lottery have raised £350million to date for 4000 good causes across Great Britain and internationally.
A number of local causes have benefitted from the money raised, and the next opportunity to apply for funding will be in January.
The opening of a new food store has created jobs in Livingston.
The Co- op is set to serveup a new food store in Eliburn following a £570,000 investment that will create four new jobs for local people.
The new store, located on Follyburn Place, opened on Thursday ( October 18) and replaces the current shop on the same road.
The new store will help local good causes – including Jak’s Den, Station Playgroup and West Lothian Diabetes – through the Co- op’s membership scheme.
Members receive a five per cent reward on the purchase of own- brand products and services, with the Co- op donating a further one per cent to local good causes.
St e v e n B e l l , C o - o p store manager, said: “We are delighted to have the opportunity to carry out such a significant investment in Eliburn, which will help us to better serve the local community.”
Graeme Cranston, area manager for the Co-op, said: “The Co-op is moving forward with a clear purpose and momentum.
“We are investing in our people, stores, products and prices and have the ambition for our stores to be at the heart of local life, bringing communities together and offering our great quality products when and where shoppers need them.
“We also want customers to know that they can become a co-owner and member of their Co-op. And that we are also giving back to the community.
“Our members make a difference locally – by swiping their membership card when shopping, they are raising funding for organisations in the area who contribute to improving local life.”