Christian Little

We have a new Tesco Super Store opening up in our Town today. According to local news stories, this is going to be a new all singing all dancing store selling just about everything you could ever want. It’s not really very fair on all the little independent traders that have been in the area for years!!

Don’t get me wrong though I am sure in one way this is good for our area. The new store has created an additional 250 jobs, so that’s 250 less people signing on at the Job Centre.

However, there is a big debate at the moment because Tesco’s have been permitted to sell alcohol 24 hours a day. The new shop is in an area of our town where crime is already a major problem. I’m not sure it was the best idea in the world to grant them a 24 hour licence. The scum that already patrol the streets at night are just going to get even worse if they are able to buy alcohol all night.

Don’t get me wrong though I am a lover of alcohol, but is it really necessary to be able to purchase it at 3.00 o’clock in the morning?

I have never felt the urge to still be drinking at this time, and I think if you are then you have a serious alcohol problem.

The store was due to open at 8 this morning by one of our local Dignatary’s and there will be a bit of a party after the ribbon has been cut.

I wonder if the drinks have been provided by Tescos??

Personally my favourite is a glass of red, but I would imagine they have quite a choice. There will probably be German Wine, Italian Wine and maybe even some Portuguese Wine. I bet they haven’t pushed the boat out and provided any Champagne!!

Tesco are reportedly giving a local charity 1,000 Pounds towards building a children’s hospice. This sounds like a huge amount, but when you consider that their 2009 pre-tax profits were just over 3 billion, it doesn’t really amount to much!!!