Demonstration of Support for New Tesco Store at Sheringham Exhibition

Roughly a thousand Sheringham residents visited Tesco's exhibition of a range of plans for a possible new store in the town last week. The exhibition, which was held at Oddfellows Hall on Friday and Saturday, was aimed at giving local people more information about the proposed store. The plans outlined details for a store a quarter smaller than previously proposed.

Dozens of Sheringham residents gathered for a photo outside the venue on Saturday to demonstrate their support for a new store. Over 1,000 residents have so far contacted Tesco directly to say they are in favour of a new supermarket, with almost 400 signing up to the independent Facebook supporters group - We want a Tesco in Sheringham.

Pam Blyth, Chair of the Protesc supporters group said, "People are always very busy so it was great that so many supporters managed to spare some time to attend the exhibition. It is good to see how much work has been put into the improved plans - the majority of people in this town want a new supermarket here and councillors should listen carefully to what local people are saying."

Jono Read, founder of the independent Facebook group which campaigns for a new store in the town, said: "The downturn continues to hit local people hard. The quicker we can get a new supermarket so we can save time and money in our shopping the better."

Nick Gellatly of Tesco said: "We are pleased so many people came to the exhibition to hear more about our plans. The level of interest and enthusiasm was very encouraging. We hope that we will be able to offer people great value local shopping soon."