Denmead card scheme aiming to encourage shopping locally

The Denmead Village Card scheme encourages residents to make use of local shops with incentives and prizes from the businesses involved.

Eleven businesses have signed up, from chip shops to florists and garages.

Denmead Village Card holders can earn stamps at 11 different local businesses and, once they have 10 stamps, can enter the card into the prize draw box, hosted by the participating businesses for a monthly prize draw.

Ward councillor Cllr Caroline Brook said: ‘I’ve always been a supporter of the Denmead Village Card and recently had the privilege of drawing the prize winner for January at Denmead Poultry.

‘It’s an excellent local scheme which is supported by the City Council’s Economy and Arts team – I’m extremely pleased to see it returning.’

Cllr Rob Humby, from Winchester City Council, said: ‘The City Council is keen that district residents in villages like Denmead can support their businesses by shopping locally..

‘Initiatives like this can help sustain the economy of these villages and offer a fun incentive for residents to get involved.

‘I am delighted that the Denmead Village Card is returning this year.’

More than 3,500 cards will be posted through residents’ doors in March, and the cards will also be attached in the spring edition of the local publication Denmead Scene.