The Glasgow Distillery Company has added hand sanitiser to its production schedule following urgent appeals from The British Red Cross – who picked up a small amount of hand sanitiser yesterday - and other service providers such as the NHS, local care homes, homeless charities and surgeries. So far this week, the distillery has produced 1,500 litres of sanitiser and is set … [Read more...] about The Glasgow Distillery turns from single malt to hand sanitiser
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Glasgow Warriors support Well-Fed Scotland funding drive
Glasgow Warriors may not be able to take to the pitch during the current lockdown, but they are ready to support the local community. Supporters and players at the rugby club have united to support Well-Fed Scotland. Established in Whiteinch in 2017, the social enterprise has set up a Crowdfunder page with a target of £20,000 as they aim to provide food parcels to the most … [Read more...] about Glasgow Warriors support Well-Fed Scotland funding drive
Brewgooder Organise ‘National Round’ for NHS Staff
Social enterprise and beer brand, Brewgooder, is inviting Scots to help them get packs of beer to NHS workers to say thank you. The company, which already donates all of its profits to clean water projects, has created ‘One On Us’ - a platform for people to donate a cost price four-pack of its beer and send a personal message of support to anyone working for the NHS during the … [Read more...] about Brewgooder Organise ‘National Round’ for NHS Staff
McDonald’s, Nando’s, Costa Join Coronavirus Closures
McDonald's will close all 1,270 of its restaurants in the UK by the end of today. Nando's have announced it has closed its 400 restaurants in the UK "until further notice", including branches at St Enoch's Square, Springfield Quay and Sauchiehall Street. A statement from Nando's this morning said: “The safety and security of our customers and team is always our top … [Read more...] about McDonald’s, Nando’s, Costa Join Coronavirus Closures
Lychee Oriental Introduces a new Takeaway Menu and NHS Staff Discount
A reduced menu designed for takeaway been introduced at Lychee Oriental today. The award winning restaurant are turning their attention to getting through the coming weeks in light of the Covid-19 outbreak. Lychee Oriental at Home is a new service where customers can call, order and collect their favourite dishes. Customers will pay on collection at 59 Mitchell St with … [Read more...] about Lychee Oriental Introduces a new Takeaway Menu and NHS Staff Discount