Aldi Tarleton: what's in the middle aisle and how much does it cost?

A new Aldi has opened in Tarleton this week, and here’s what shoppers can expect to find in the famous ‘middle aisle’.
By Catherine Musgrove
Published 22nd Jul 2022, 12:30 BST
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Known formally as the ‘Aisle of Aldi’, visitors will be able to find Specialbuys every Thursday and Sunday.

During opening week, the store will be running its Baby and Toddler Event, including a Chicco Bedside Crib for £129.99, moses basket with rocking stand for £34.99 and a Fisher Price Play Gym for £19.99.

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The store was opened by Team GB bronze medallist Anyika Onuora at 8am on Thursday.

Aldi Tarleton near Preston grand opening Store Manager Tony Breen and Team GB Athlete: Anyika Onoura retired British sprint track and field athlete and SportsAid Athlete: Adelaide Barnes GB TaekwondoAldi Tarleton near Preston grand opening Store Manager Tony Breen and Team GB Athlete: Anyika Onoura retired British sprint track and field athlete and SportsAid Athlete: Adelaide Barnes GB Taekwondo
Aldi Tarleton near Preston grand opening Store Manager Tony Breen and Team GB Athlete: Anyika Onoura retired British sprint track and field athlete and SportsAid Athlete: Adelaide Barnes GB Taekwondo

Anyika gave away complimentary bags of fresh fruit and vegetables to the first 30 customers in the queue, and went on to deliver a virtual assembly for pupils at Tarleton Holy Trinity Church of England Primary School as part of the supermarket’s initiative, Get Set to Eat Fresh – inspiring children aged five to 14 years to learn more about the benefits of cooking fresh, healthy food with their families.

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What else is on offer at the new Aldi in Tarleton?

In addition, Aldi Tarleton offered pupils at the local primary school the opportunity to win a £20 gift voucher to spend at the new store.

Aldi Tarleton near Preston grand opening Store Manager Tony Breen and Team GB Athlete: Anyika Onoura retired British sprint track and field athlete and SportsAid Athlete: Adelaide Barnes GB TaekwondoAldi Tarleton near Preston grand opening Store Manager Tony Breen and Team GB Athlete: Anyika Onoura retired British sprint track and field athlete and SportsAid Athlete: Adelaide Barnes GB Taekwondo
Aldi Tarleton near Preston grand opening Store Manager Tony Breen and Team GB Athlete: Anyika Onoura retired British sprint track and field athlete and SportsAid Athlete: Adelaide Barnes GB Taekwondo

Children at Tarleton Holy Trinity Church of England Primary School were tasked with creating a poster to show what healthy eating means to them. Anyika announced the winner during the assembly and the pupil was presented with their £20 voucher.

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Store Manager Tony Breen said: “It was lovely to welcome our new customers into store, and I look forward to meeting more of the community in the coming weeks.

"I’m also thrilled that we’ve been able to support Tarleton Holy Trinity Church of England Primary School through our partnership with Team GB.”

How is the community benefitting?

Additionally, the new Aldi store is calling on local charities and food banks in Tarleton to register with Neighbourly, a community engagement platform that links businesses to charitable organisations in the local community.

Local charities that register will be able to collect surplus food and perishable products, such as fruit, vegetables and baked goods, up to seven days a week.

Any charities in the area that would like to partner up with the new Aldi store should email aldi@neighbourly.com.