Supermarket launch draws queues for prize giveaway

The first 100 lucky customers to enter the Butts Street store received golden envelopes revealing prizes. And with people having queued for hours, the first person through the doors was Karen McRobert from Annan, picking up a 32" TV. Other prizes up for grab included sat-navs and DAB radios.

In addition to the opening day 'golden ticket' giveaway, Aldi will be offering samples of Scottish products for customers to try both today and tomorrow, with participating suppliers including Quality Meat Scotland, Arla and Halls. Annan's 1st Dumfriesshire Scout Group were on hand to carry out the official ribbon cutting at the store, and were presented by a cheque from Aldi for £250. The store occupies a two-acre site which was previously home to Co-operative Foods store. And it has created about 25 new jobs, providing a range of opportunities for local people. [caption id="attachment_11535" align="alignnone" width="680"]

GOLDEN BOY . . . Aldi Annan manager Lee Richardson showing off the golden tickets[/caption] [caption id="attachment_11534" align="alignnone" width="680"]

OPEN FOR BUSINESS . . . Aldi Annan’s manager Lee Richardson was joined by Annan Scouts Jenna Pearson, Aidan Swallow and Alex McGlasson to officially open the new store yesterday[/caption] [caption id="attachment_11536" align="alignnone" width="680"]

TV WINNER . . . Karen McRobert from Annan was first in the queue, winning a 32" TV[/caption] [caption id="attachment_11533" align="alignnone" width="680"]

CHEQUE CHEER . . . 1st Dumfriesshire Scout Group receive a cheque for £250 from Aldi
*** Local Caption *** CHEQUE CHEER . . . 1st Dumfriesshire Scout Group receive a cheque for £250 from Aldi[/caption]