CEO, Don Morris, said: “The Society decided to rebrand our local store in Coleford using the international Co-op marque and we are delighted with the result.

“Radstock Co-operative Society has served the local area for over one hundred and fifty years and it is essential we continue to demonstrate that we are a truly local, independent business whilst ensuring everyone recognises we are part of a much wider International Co-operative movement.”

Pupils from the nearby Bishop Henderson School were invited to carry out the official ‘cutting-of the-ribbon’ duty to formally declare the store open for business on Thursday, 12th May.

Coleford’s Store Manager, Graham Perry, presented a cheque of £150 to the school on behalf of Radstock Co-operative Society to mark the continued successes of our relationship with the local community.