Supporting local shops

The lad selling Big Issue outside Marks and Sparks was having a hard time today, nobody was buying.  But I was really glad I purchased a copy as otherwise I would perhaps not have found out about the Wedge Card project launched this week in London (22nd March 2010)  by Diana Bird, daughter of the founder of Big Issue.  Wedge Card is a scheme to support local shops and community.  “Local shops are the buzz on your High Streets. They are the friendly faces, the unique products and the personalised advice. They are the lifeblood of our communities. Wedge Card is a reward card for these local and independent shops that gives you discounts for shopping locally and helps promote and protect independent traders. We want you to take a walk around your local shops with your Wedge Card and feel the buzz on your local High Street!”  I wonder if such a scheme could work in Great Yarmouth and Gorleston?    To find out more about Wedge Card click here