Supermarket chain Co-op opens its doors in Whalley

By The Newsroom
Published 1st Jun 2018, 11:14 BST
Updated 1st Jun 2018, 11:17 BST

Civic dignitaries and special guests gathered for the opening of Whalley's brand-new Co-op.

Whalley stalwart and honorary president of the village's chamber of trade, Joyce Holgate MBE, officially opened the store yesterday morning (Thursday).

Store Manager Simon Douglas cuts the ribbon with (l-r) Mr Stuart Carefoot, Sarah Rainford, Joyce Holgate, Simon Ditchfield, Liz Islam and Co-op staff.placeholder image
Store Manager Simon Douglas cuts the ribbon with (l-r) Mr Stuart Carefoot, Sarah Rainford, Joyce Holgate, Simon Ditchfield, Liz Islam and Co-op staff.

She was joined by Ribble Valley Mayor, Coun. Stuart Carefoot and his mayoress, Sarah Rainford.

The 630,000 investment in the village has given a new lease of life to the former Whalley Arms pub and created 16 new jobs.

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