AGE CONCERN’S BREAKFAST CLUB GETS THE ‘UGO’ AHEAD

5/19/2011 5:47 AM EST

Age Concern’s new Feel Good Breakfast Club is a new initiative to promote healthy eating in some of the most deprived areas in the borough, with the first group opening in the community centre in Lundwood which is sited opposite the new UGO store.

The event will give members of the community an opportunity to enjoy a healthy breakfast whilst socialising and meeting friends both old and new. They are also looking to develop personal skills for service users with learning difficulties.

To kick the event off which starts on Thursday 2nd June, Age Concern required a small start up fund of £50 to cover the initial food costs. When Arthur Harris, CEO of Haldane Retail Group was approached he was more than happy to be involved. The discount supermarket not only donated £100 but have also provided Age Concern with a staff discount card for use in the new Barnsley store.

Arthur Harris said “When hearing about what Age Concern were doing for the local area I was delighted to help out. We always aim to become part of the community in which we operate and hopefully this can be the start of a long term relationship

“Healthy eating is an important part of our lives and for people to come together in a local community, learn about healthy eating and socialise with new people at the same time can only be a good thing”


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About UGO Stores Limited
UGO Stores Limited is a wholly owned subsidiary of the Grantham-based Haldane Retail Group. The Haldane Retail Group was founded in 2009 and was the the first mid-size supermarket chain to open in the UK for nearly 30 years. The Group now employs over 1300 people and comprises 44 stores in Scotland and England.

The Group purchased 20 former Netto stores in locations across Lincolnshire, Yorkshire and the North East following Asda’s acquisition of the Danish discounter in June 2010. The UGO brand and model were created specifically to build on the key strengths of Netto to offer an inclusive shopping environment with a focus on low prices and exceptional value for money on an extended range of over 3,000 branded groceries and non-food items.

The Haldane Retail Group is a family business based on old fashioned ideas and ethics including a focus on delivering excellent products and unrivaled customer service. The business aims to give long term sustainability for the benefit of its employees and customers alike.

For more information on UGO, visit www.ugoshopping.net