Action for the River Kennet is thrilled to be receiving a grant from the Tesco Bags of Help scheme. The amount though rests with the public who can vote in local Tesco stores from Saturday 27th February until 6th March with a token system. The stores where people can vote for the project are Marlborough, Ludgershall and Tidworth.

“The Ramsbury Community River & Wildlife Project is an exciting collaboration between ARK, Ramsbury and Axford Parish Council and Ramsbury Scouts. We really want to involve the whole village with this and can’t wait to begin work. There will be lots of opportunities to join in and be part of improving outdoor spaces by adding value to them for wildlife and for people.”, said ARK Project Officer Anna Forbes.

Sites to benefit from the funding will be the Ramsbury Triangle, Ramsbury Wildlife Reserve, The Recreation Ground and the outdoor area surrounding Ramsbury Scout Hut.
Tesco like other large retailers is required by law to charge a minimum of 5p for every single- use carrier bag used by a customer. Proceeds from the charge fund grants just like this one, to improve community spaces.

Customers who receive deliveries having ordered online can take their Customer Delivery Note into any of the three stores and show this to a member of staff in order to be given a voting token.
If you would like to get involved contact anna@riverkennet.org