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Asda, London Road, Saint Albans (2025)

12/07/2025

Former Lioness Carly Telford is urging customers to pop into their in-store Asda Pharmacy to have a free blood pressure check during this summer's football after research found that the excitement of watching matches could be pushing up our blood pressure!

Carly, whose parents both used to work at our Stanley store, said: “As a goalkeeper, I’ve faced plenty of high-pressure moments on the pitch – my heart racing when the game’s on the line. It can feel the same for fans too; we’re a nation passionate about football. This tournament is the perfect reminder that keeping an eye on your blood pressure is vital, so I’m proud to support this Asda Pharmacy initiative and encourage everyone to pop in for a quick, free check-up.”

11/07/2025

Asda customer Christine had been lying on the floor of her home for two hours after breaking her pelvis in a fall, but kept her spirits up with the knowledge her regular delivery driver Steve from our Dunfermline store would be calling round soon.

Christine cried out when she heard Steve approaching the front door. He called 999 and made sure Christine was as comfortable as possible, before making her a drink, unpacking her shopping and moving her garden furniture to clear a path for the ambulance crew. Steve said: "She told me she’d fallen an hour or two earlier and hadn’t been able to get up or reach her phone to call for help, but she knew she was due to get her Asda delivery and that I’d be on my way."

Christine said: "I wasn’t sure how long I would be stuck there, but just kept thinking ‘Asda’s coming soon, Asda’s coming soon’, and it gave me some hope. It was just a wee miracle when Steve arrived with my shopping. And you know, I’m doing alright – I’m managing to get around the house, but it’ll take a long time to fully heal. I’m just so thankful he arrived when he did, he was so good, and the flowers from everyone at Asda were just lovely."

Steve, who called in to check on Christine after she left hospital, said: "I used to be RAF cabin crew, so it’s instinct for me to care for and look after people around me or people in trouble. I didn’t think anything of it, it’s just what anyone should do in these situations.”

08/07/2025

Throughout July community champions from Asda stores across the UK will be teaming up with local groups to clean up their communities and help people to come together and take pride in where they live.

One of our colleagues taking part is Shiona, from our Forfar store, who's joining forces with the team from Gallowshade Community Hall to organise a community clean up and litter pick.

Shiona said: “We’re really proud to be take an active role in cleaning up our area, and making the most of the place we live. It is a great opportunity for us to give something back to our local community, and it’s amazing what a positive difference a few hours, some teamwork and a few bin bags can make. Everyone who gets stuck in usually has a bit of fun while we’re at it."

06/07/2025

Five-year-old Alfie was beaming when he had VIP tour of our Belvedere store where his Nanny Cheryl and Auntie Katie both work – and now every day after he finishes school he puts on his name badge and lanyard and clocks in to work at his toy Asda at home.

Alfie has a rare genetic condition called microdeletion syndrome which causes global development delay. He has trouble communicating verbally and uses sign language. He regularly visits the store with Cheryl and grandad Derek, and after the store's community champion Kuia heard how much he loves everything to do with Asda, she invited him in for a special behind the scene tour.

Cheryl said: "He absolutely loved his special visit, and smiled all the way round. He got to make a pizza, sat in a van and got to say hello over the Tannoy. Colleagues were interacting with him and gave him things to scan on the checkouts, which he loved. We couldn't get him off. When we left he gave Kuia a big hug in the car park to say thank you. Every time he comes home from school now, the lanyard comes on and he buzzes the door like he's clocking in. He's really sweet. He loves the Asda T-shirt too."

Kuia said: "Alfie is such a lovely little boy and smiled all the way round."

04/07/2025

"You brighten our day with your kindness" – that's what the mum of a five-year-old autistic boy said about checkouts colleague Howard from our Barry store.

She got in touch with us to say how special Howard had made them feel while doing their shopping with us recently. She said: "My little lad is autistic, doesn't cope well at all shopping and I always get quite anxious doing the big food shop as having him in the trolley too long can be very overwhelming for him and he can be fine one minute and the next he can have a meltdown. Howard is so lovely to myself and to my son and he remembers our names since the first time we saw him. He doesn't make me feel rushed at all when the shopping's going on the conveyor belt, always chatty to myself and my little boy and he really makes us feel at ease whilst doing the shop. He is a fantastic member of staff and he should be recognised for how great his people skills. He has absolutely fantastic customer service."

Howard said: "The comments from the lady were lovely. I just talk to the little boy, make him feel involved, and make him comfortable. Distraction techniques work wonders. I love my job and I love meeting people, I'm a very people-oriented person. I like to chat to people and build a rapport with them. My aim is to make everyone special. A smile costs nothing and you never get a second chance to make a first impression. I just do what I do the way I do it because it's the way I'd like to be served myself."

01/07/2025

When a customer at our Derby store had trouble picking up a parcel Asda colleague Lesley went out of her way to deliver it to the customer's home herself.

The lady had come into store to pick up an item but unfortunately the parcel gun was having technical difficulties and she wasn't able to wait while the problem was being fixed. Once the machine was back up and running, Lesley located the parcel and noticed that the customer didn't live too far from her own house so decided to deliver it to her personally.

Rosie, the store's community champion, said: "The customer was absolutely blown away, saying she never in her life expected Lesley to personally deliver it to her house and was simply going to go back another day. Well done Lesley, you really are a superstar and a credit to Asda."

29/06/2025

When one of our older customers was having difficulty installing a new microwave that she'd had delivered Michelle from our Portsmouth store went round to her house to get it up and running for her.

The customer is a regular visitor to the store and while they were chatting at the customer service desk where Michelle works she told Michelle that it was too heavy for her to lift.

Michelle said: "For about a week I kept asking her about it and she said it still hadn't been sorted so I said that if it was okay with her, I'd call round to her on the way to work and set it up for her, and that's what I did. It didn't take too long and I went through some of the instructions with her so she knew how to use it. She was over the moon. When she comes in now she tells me what nice meals that she's made with it. It was just the right thing to do. If my nan was in a similar situation I'd hope that someone would do the same for her."

27/06/2025

When a man's car broke down on a hot day and his elderly dog was struggling in the heat, Sue from our Eastleigh store stepped in and drove them both home.

Gemma, the store's George section manager, pictured here with Sue, said: "He'd walked to the store to use a phone to call a taxi as he didn't have a mobile on him. He wanted to get his dog home and out of the heat and then he was going to phone a breakdown service and his son. However, the taxi that came to pick him up couldn't take him because of his dog and he'd been waiting an hour for another one to come.

"We got his dog some water and I spoke to Sue about this lovely man's predicament and she immediately offered to take him home herself. She didn't hesitate. The man lives not too far from the store and she said it would be absolutely no trouble. Sue is a wonderful person. She always treats her customers to amazing service, and on this occasion she gave a little extra.

"Sue is an animal lover too and didn't want them both suffering in the heat any longer. It was only a 10-minute journey, but the man was so grateful to Sue for looking after them and getting them home."

24/06/2025

Colleagues at our Thornaby store have been amazed by the fundraising of six-old-year Lennon who called in with his mum Chloe, dad Luke and grandma Clare to buy £575 worth of groceries and essential supplies for Thornaby Food Bank – the food bank supported all year by the store.

Lennon raised the money by taking part in the Ali Brownlee 2km run in Middlesbrough with dad Luke. The youngster did a similar thing last year and raised £700 for the foodbank. Chloe said: "We are so, so proud of him. Every time there's an advert on the telly he wants to donate. He just wants to help people and is very kind. The team at Asda knew what we were doing and helped and one of the managers even got Lennon a toy for all his fundraising which was cute. We went straight to the food bank after shopping and they were over the moon. Lennon helped to unload the car and helped to bring it all in."

The store's community champion Abbie said: "Lennon is a brilliant lad and so caring. It warmed our hearts to see such a young lad be so loving and kind. Well done Lennon and thank you. This is what community is about."

20/06/2025

When one of our older customers told delivery driver Andrew from our Corby store that she needed to post a birthday card for her great-grandson but wasn't feeling well he immediately offered to do it for her.

The lady's grand-daughter was so grateful to Andrew that she posted on the Facebook group Original Corby Chats Back to thank him, saying: "I would like to put on here how helpful and kind Asda delivery drivers based at Corby are ... After he posted it he called her to let her know that he'd done it. What a wonderful person to do this on what I can imagine is a long work day."

Andrew has now been nominated for an Asda service superstar award for his kindness with senior Asda director Sam Carolan saying: "Andrew’s care and thoughtfulness perfectly reflect the values we strive to promote at Asda — going the extra mile, looking after our customers, and making a real difference in their lives."

17/06/2025

Cafe manager Helen from our Boldon store has been called a "true angel" for making sure two children got their kids' meals when their mum's phone ran out of power and she had no other means of paying.

The mum was in the queue with her children when she realised what had happened. She posted on the Parent Network South Tyneside Facebook group to say: "While waiting, the kids opened their juice and drank half of it (as kids do) by the time I got to the till and realised I couldn’t pay, I genuinely felt like I was going to pass out from the shame. But then came Helen a true angel. She stepped in with the kindest words and said, 'That’s on me.' Just like that. No judgement, no fuss just pure compassion. I managed to get back to the car, charge my phone and pay the amount I owed. Thank you Helen from the bottom of my heart. You turned a stressful moment into one I’ll always remember for your kindness."

Helen said: "The lady was lovely, but was getting a bit stressed, so I just said to her to take a seat and settle the children and don't worry about paying – you can't have children going hungry, can you?"

15/06/2025

Happy Father's Day to dads everywhere – including Adam, Sean, Mark, Keith and Ed who work alongside their children at our St Leonards-on-Sea store.

Customer trading manager Adam, who's 53, will be celebrating with his 19-year-old twins Alfie and Jack, who work in the warehouse and on ambient. Adam said: "They're both in different departments but I'm always watching them in the background and am there for support if they need it. It's nice having them in the store with me. It's good to have so many dads working at the store with their children – it's a real friendly store."

Porter Sean works alongside his daughter Jess, who works in the store's bakery. He said: "I see a lot more of Jess now that we are working together. It's a great place to work." Section leader Mark, who's been at the store for more than 10 years, works alongside his son Louis and daughter Ruby. Mark said: "My kids joined me at store during the pandemic. I don't treat them any different to any other colleague – we are all equal when we are at work. They are a couple of good kids and they work really hard. I give them a lot of respect, and they give me a lot of respect too."

Store manager Steven said: “It is really nice seeing parents and their children working side by side on the shop floor. Working together offers the opportunity to strengthen both professional and personal bonds, creating a shared experience that is both rare and rewarding. Happy Father's day to all our dads in store.”

10/06/2025

A customer has got in touch to thank Paul and Connor from our Portadown store for helping her eight-year-old autistic niece who got upset after she dropped her hot chocolate on the floor.

The girl and her family were on a car journey from Dublin when they stopped at the store's cafe for a bite to eat. They were picking up a few groceries when the girl accidentally dropped her drink. Food hall manager Paul stopped to check she was OK and told her not to worry, while warehouse colleague Connor cleared up the spill and got her a replacement hot chocolate. Her aunt was so touched that she wrote to the store to say: "Two male staff members came to help as she was quite upset and they were fantastic with her. She was worried about the mess and they told her it was fine and not a problem. A little while later one of the members of staff found us in the store with a replacement hot chocolate for her. They went above and beyond in helping and we are all adjusting to finding out how to handle her emotions as it's all very new to us so I want to thank them. They made sure we had great day by not making a deal of the mess and replacing the drink. It could have really gone the opposite way but their actions really helped. The staff in that store are fantastic."

Paul said: "I'm glad we helped put a smile back on her face."

08/06/2025

There's no place like gnome for Asda customer Mandy who's built up an incredible collection of 72 of our gnomes in the front garden of her home in Kent.

Mandy, who gets her gnomes from our Kings Hill store, only bought her first gnome six years ago, but immediately began to build a collection. She said: "They always look so happy and that's why I like them. The gnomes just make everyone happy and they cheer people up. We have people drive past then reverse and pull over. Then they knock on the door and ask if they can take photos. When I open the door they always say they expect some eccentric old woman to answer! All the delivery drivers who call always ask if they can take a picture too and I've got a school just round the corner so the children always stop and look at them on their way home."

The gnome collection includes Father and Mrs Christmas, a king and queen, a bride and groom, a pirate, a Grenadier Guard, an old sailor, a surfer, a fairy and a fisherman. Mandy's favourites are a gnome enjoying a cocktail and one cooking at the barbecue: "They just make you feel like you're on your summer holidays."

06/06/2025

A customer at our Bodmin store was so taken with the special bond between Asda customer Jack and his six-year-old son Archie that she bought them an Asda gift card and left it at a checkout as a surprise.

Archie – who has a rare genetic condition called Pompe – is a regular visitor to the store where his nan Tasha works on the pizza counter. Customer trading manager Jacqui, who was working that day, said: "The lady loved seeing the interaction between father and son and Archie's cheerfulness and decided to give them a gift. It was a lovely gesture."

The story's been generating lots of love after it was shared to the Bodmin's Voice Facebook group. Tasha, who's worked at the store since it opened 25 years ago, said: "I can't tell you how emotional I was when I was told what this beautiful lady had done. When I was told about what had happened I cried as it was so nice. I hope she realises what a special lady she is and just how appreciated her gesture was."

And Jack said: "I was lost for words and overwhelmed by the kindness. I've put the gift card away for a rainy day. I'm a single parent so I know it will come in handy at some point."

03/06/2025

When she's not serving customers at our Tweedmouth store's bakery Susie is making care home residents smile and relive happy memories with her song and dance act.

Susie takes her Trip Down Memory Lane routine to a number of care homes in the Tweedmouth and Coldsteam area, including the one where her 88-year-old dad, Bob, is a resident. She said: "I absolutely love singing to the residents, it's just so rewarding. I take the residents back to the Sixties mainly. I do Lulu, Cilla Black, Sandie Shaw, The Beatles and Roy Orbison. I always end with We'll Meet Again though."

Stacey, activities and well-being co-ordinator at Birchill care home, which is one of the homes Susie visits, said: "There's nothing but good things to say about Susie. She's a beautiful woman as well as an entertainer. She's just amazing, remarkable. She comes to us once a month and if I have an event on she comes. On the second time she came she knew everybody's name which was so personal and so lovely."

01/06/2025

Home delivery driver Drew came to the rescue when 94-year-old customer Mr Wilcox slipped on the floor, banging his head and badly hurting his leg.

Drew, who'd only started working at our Derby store a couple of weeks before, was bringing in Mr Wilcox's shopping when he slipped on a rug and fell before Drew could catch him. Drew phoned for an ambulance, looked after Mr Wilcox until it arrived, and called his daughter to let her know what was happening. Drew even put his shopping away for him.

Drew said: "I just did what anybody else would do to be honest. I was talking to him while we waited for an ambulance and kept him calm and told him that I wasn't going to leave him. He was apologising but I said he had nothing to apologise for. His speech then started to get a bit slurred which made me think that he'd banged his head too when he went down. I was pleased when the ambulance crew came and they said to be that I'd done a good job."

Mr Wilcox's daughter Janet said: "I'd like to thank Drew for the way he looked after my dad when he fell, reassured me over the phone and waited with him until the ambulance arrived. I am eternally grateful. My dad is recovering nicely."

31/05/2025

Celebrate your father figure with our 4-for-3 beer deal this Father’s Day because lessons like that deserve a toast. 🍻

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31/05/2025

When 21-year-old Jak from our Coalville supermarket spotted that two girls were struggling to pay for the sweets and chocolates they were getting with a bank card he immediately thought about how he hoped someone would help his own little sister in that situation and decided to pay for them himself.

Jak, who's in his final year studying International Business at Loughborough University, said: "I was just walking past the checkouts and saw these girls, aged about ten or eleven. Their bank card wasn't working and neither was their phone app. They had no cash on them and their parents weren't with them. I just said I'd pay for the shopping for them and they were very grateful. It was only about £5 so I didn't mind. One of their dads came in the next day to thank me and offered to pay me back, but I just said it was fine. I have a younger sister, Connie, who's 12 and I'd like to think that someone would help her if she found herself in a similar situation."

Jak, who started working at the store in August, has now been nominated for an Asda service superstar award for his kindness.

30/05/2025

As part of our 60th birthday celebrations, our community champions have been celebrating the local heroes who make a difference to the local area by presenting them with an Asda community diamond award.

They've been saying thank you to hundreds of community diamonds across the UK from a cross-section of the local charities, groups and good causes they support. Our Reddish store's community champion Laura picked out lead volunteer Bernard from The Heaton Norris Community Centre in Stockport as a recipient of a community diamond award for all his tireless work.

Laura said: "Bernard is an unsung hero, constantly going the extra mile, visiting people in hospital, making sure if he has not seen an elderly person or family, checking in on them, taking food parcels, or bringing them to the community centre for support. No matter what is thrown at him, and the challenges he faces, he has an incredible smile and warm welcome for everyone. I could wax lyrical about Bernard's infectious commitment to making a real impact and changed so many lives for the better."

27/05/2025

Twenty-three-year-old Zoe, who works part-time in the pharmacy at our Gloucester store while she studies nursing at University of Gloucestershire, used her caring skills to the full to look after a customer who was having epileptic seizures.

The man, who's in his 20s and uses a wheelchair, suspected he was about to have a seizure, so Zoe made sure he took his medication, put a screen up to give him some privacy, checked all the information on his medical ID, timed his seizures and stayed by his side until he recovered.

Zoe said: "I was concerned about him. It can be quite worrying knowing that at any moment you could be in a highly vulnerable situation and have no control over what may happen. All I wanted to do was make him feel safe and know that if he did have a seizure someone familiar would be with him."

Pharmacist Claire pictured here with Zoe, said: "When she helped the gentleman she made him feel safe by constantly asking questions, making sure the surrounding area was safe and importantly protecting his dignity by getting a screen in place. Zoe is what proud to be Asda is all about." Zoe has now been nominated for an Asda service superstar award.

26/05/2025

To celebrate our 60th birthday, our community champions have been saying thank you to the local heroes and good causes who make a difference in our communities by surprising them with grants from the Asda Foundation.

One of the groups receiving £1,000 is Inverness-based charity Spokes For Folks which provides trike and adapted bike rides for elderly people and those with limited mobility.

Each ride is piloted by trained volunteers who help break down barriers caused by social isolation and disability.

Community champion Kylie from our Inverness store said: "It is such a heartwarming initiative and it’s amazing the places they manage to take people that they otherwise wouldn’t get to see. I joined them for a ride recently and the trikes are incredible, making for a comfortable and smooth journey for their passengers".

And Vonnie from Spokes For Folks said: "When we received the grant, the Asda Foundation also gifted us a generous hamper of goodies for our volunteers, along with waterproof robes, blankets, hats and gloves – perfect for keeping our passengers warm, dry and shaded from the sun! Such a thoughtful gesture, and everyone’s loving the added comfort on their rides.”

25/05/2025

Sisters Rachel and Paula have clocked up nearly 60 years between them at our Bradford store – following in the footsteps of their mum, Jennifer who worked there for 28 years.

Rachel is a bakery colleague while younger sister Paula, works on home shopping. Rachel first joined Asda aged 17 and spent five years at the store. She returned in October 1995 with Paula joining her a couple of months later. Their mum, who worked as a chilled colleague, retired in 2012.

Rachel said: "We all loved working together. I sometimes think the managers paid mum to keep me and Paula in check! It was a special time. It's lovely working with my sister though as we're very close and get on so well. Although we are in different departments we have our breaks together. It's a lovely place to work, I wouldn't work anywhere else. Everyone, customers and colleagues are just so friendly, it's just like one big family.”

23/05/2025

Gillian from our Kilmarnock store turned detective when one of our older customers lost her purse and was getting upset.

Earlier in the day Gillian had called a taxi on the customer’s behalf, but shortly after she left the store, Gillian received a phone call from the customer to say that she'd left her purse in the cab after paying the fare.

Gillian contacted the taxi company, managed to track down the missing purse and then returned it to the customer's home. Gillian, who's a security colleagues and has worked at the store for four years, said: "I think it's really important to look out for people in our local community. Sometimes it's the small things like something as simple as making a phone call that can make a big difference in someone else’s day."

And store manager Lisa, who nominated Gillian for an Asda service superstar award, said: "Gillian’s quick thinking and compassion reflect the values we stand for, and we’re incredibly proud to have her on our team."

21/05/2025

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