SHOPPERS at a Wokingham supermarket were given a helping hand with their packing over the weekend by a group of Scouts, Cubs and Beavers.
Members of the 1st Finchampstead troupe were on-hand to help customers at Tesco, in Finchampstead Road, pack their bags on Saturday, to raise money for new camping equipment for the group.
Dozens of youngsters helped to sort frozen items, cans and vegetables for customers, who were delighted to make a contribution to their cause, helping them raise more than £1,200.
Organiser Sam Wood said: “We would like to thank the generous support of Tesco’s and their community champion Helen Duncan for allowing our young people to help out on one of their busiest shopping days.
“It’s a great way to get out into the community to become more confident when speaking to members of the public as well as learning how to pack shopping bags. Collection buckets were placed at the end of the tills and money raised will go towards tents and camping equipment to be used on our many camping trips.
We raised over £1275 which is amazing and I’d also like to thank tesco customers for their generosity.”
