A new Tesco store was opened in an Aylesbury Vale village this week.

A Tesco Express outlet was opened in Edlesborough yesterday at the site of the former NMJ Service Centre garage at 2 Pebblemoor.

Inside the store are ‘food to go’ options plus a bakery section, Costa Coffee and an InPost locker service. Tesco advises that on-site parking is also available.

Store manager Thanuja Kobithuwakk said, “I am really excited to open this new store and start serving the Edlesborough community. I have been with Tesco for 12 years and this is my first time opening a brand-new store. I am most looking forward to building connections with local customers and showing what a great service we can offer to the local area.

A ribbon-cutting ceremony was held at the store in Edelsborough

placeholder image — A ribbon-cutting ceremony was held at the store in Edelsborough

"We are also encouraging local charities and community groups to apply for funding through Tesco’s Stronger Starts initiative, which represents an opportunity to apply for a grant worth up to £1500. I’ve been really pleased with the customer turn-out and reaction on our first day of trading and I am looking forward to an exciting year ahead.”

Tesco is the UK's largest supermarket franchise current estimates suggest there is just under 3,000 stores within the country. Tesco has a number of stores in and around the Aylesbury region, including a superstore located within Tring Road.

Schools near to Edelsborough are encouraged to enter the retailer’s Tesco’s Stronger Starts scheme, community projects can win grants via the blue token initiative. Customers can also contribute to the Community Food Connection scheme, which sends surplus food to charities and food banks.