A BASINGSTOKE supermarket has launched an Easter egg appeal to help spread some joy amongst children in Basingstoke.

Running from March 10 to April 13, the appeal invites shoppers visiting Tesco to donate an egg in one of the trolleys behind the tills.

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The appeal is running in partnership with Basingstoke charity Spotlight UK which will give out the donated eggs to children who may otherwise not receive one this Easter.

Julie Shepherd, community champion at the Chineham Tesco, said: "Having run a very successful Christmas appeal for the last six years, this year it has become evident that there is the need to run an Easter appeal.

"Over the past few weeks we have been approached by a number of local organisations looking for support this Easter, so we’re delighted to be able to step in and work alongside Spotlight & Chineham Shopping Centre Management to run the appeal.

"At Christmas, over 3,300 gifts were donated by very generous shoppers and local businesses - if we manage to top this amount, we’ll certainly keep the Easter bunny very busy."

Chineham Shopping Centre is supporting the appeal, kicking off the donations with the first 50 Easter eggs.

James Wall, centre manager at Chineham Shopping Centre, said: "Supporting the local community is absolutely key to us at Chineham Shopping, and we’re delighted to be working with Tesco and Spotlight UK on the appeal."

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