The Co-operative food store in Lyneham re-opens today following a £330,000 investment to transform the store and create a new shopping experience for the community.

The store, in Church End, has been redefined with an enhanced in-store bakery, and a focus on fresh, healthy foods, meal ideas and essentials.

The transformation will also include new refrigeration to enhance and extend its meat, dairy and chilled produce.

The store is also taking on a new role, known as a Community Pioneer, where a member of the food store team will also work to foster involvement in community activities, from local fundraising initiatives to helping to understand and develop solutions to meet local community needs.

David Ralph, manager of The Co-operative food store in Lyneham, said: "We are thrilled to have made such a significant investment in Lyneham, and we are delighted to have a fantastic new food store with which to serve the community, it is an exciting time for the whole team.

"The Co-operative is a community retailer, and we are committed to playing an active role in local life, embracing the area’s community spirit.

"The store will be a hub for the local community, and customers will be able to find out what is going on locally, and learn about how The Co-operative can benefit local groups.

"I am confident we will provide the community with everything needed to pick-up delicious food conveniently and create inspirational and tasty meals at home."

There will be offers and promotions in and around the store to mark its re-launch.