Local Community Police officers will host a drop-in session at Asda Café in Clydeview Shopping Centre, Blantyre, on Wednesday, April 29, 2026, from 6pm to 8pm. Residents are encouraged to attend, share concerns, seek advice, or simply chat. All are welcome to participate in this community engagement opportunity.
During Easter weekend, Asda Blantyre unveiled a vibrant post box topper created by the Crochet Geeks, a local group of fourteen women. The “Springtime at Asda” display features hand-crocheted bees and flowers, celebrating community spirit. This initiative showcases Asda’s commitment to local engagements and charitable projects, including support for various community needs.
Craig Brown, a local delivery driver for Asda Blantyre, received praise for his exceptional kindness towards a pregnant customer. He helped her by bringing in and unpacking her shopping. The customer’s husband recognized Craig’s efforts through feedback, highlighting his dedication and team spirit. Craig humbly stated it was a standard act of service.
Asda is reintroducing its £1 ‘winter warmer’ meal deal for individuals over 60 to alleviate financial pressures during winter. Offering soup, bread, and unlimited tea or coffee, the initiative aims to combat loneliness among seniors, with last year’s success showcasing its importance. The deal is available until the end of February.
Teams from Asda Blantyre and Hamilton collaborated with local volunteers for a clean-up near David Livingstone’s birthplace, collecting bags of litter to enhance green spaces. This effort highlighted community pride and prompted discussions about future joint initiatives to protect and beautify local environments, benefiting everyone involved.
Asda has been named the UK’s lowest-priced major supermarket by ‘The Grocer’ at the ‘Grocer Golds’ awards, marking a return to its previous pricing dominance. Over the past year, Asda secured 22 pricing wins in comparisons with major competitors, emphasizing its commitment to value through initiatives like “That’s Asda Price.”
Blantyre ASDA closed at 9pm tonight. This for essential maintenance work and will reopen at approximate 6am, tomorrow Wednesday 16th July.
Asda has announced enhanced family-friendly policies for its 140,000 colleagues, providing increased support during significant life events. Key updates include extended maternity and adoption leave to 26 weeks, doubled paternity leave, new kinship carer leave, and support for pregnancy loss. These improvements reflect Asda’s commitment to an inclusive workplace.