An extensive programme of repair works costing more than £200,000 following a failed raid on the cash machine has been completed at the Co-op in Donington.
The store re-opened again last Friday with children from the Cowley Donington Endowed Primary School and Malcolm Mills, the landlord of the Black Bull public house which hosted a Co-op pop-up shop in its car park, joining Co-op colleagues to cut the ribbon and re-launch the store for the community.
Store manager Chris Pashley said: “We are delighted to re-open the store and to welcome the community back into their Co-op.
We would really like to thank the community, councillors and local authority for all of their support. The reaction and feedback from the community has been fantastic.”
The extensive repairs, costing in excess of £200,000, included essential structural work, repairs to the roof, new shop frontage, entrance and signs plus internal refitting including flooring, refrigeration and suspended ceiling, before readying the store for its re-opening.
The Donington store will deliver a funding boost for community groups through its membership scheme.
Members receive a five per cent reward on purchases of own-branded products and services, with a further one per cent going directly to good causes in the area to make a difference in the community.
Area manager Simon Taylor added: “As an organisation the Co-op is moving forward with a clear purpose and momentum and we are delighted to be able to return to serving the Donington community.”
