THE Cambrian News has joined forces with Tesco in Aberystwyth to give you, our readers, an additional say in how £30,000 is spent on three local causes.

The funds have been raised by Tesco’s Bags of Help scheme through the government’s 5p bag charge, and will all go towards environmental improvement projects right here in the community.

Tesco customers will be able to vote in store and online to decide which causes should receive £12,000, £10,000 and £8,000 respectively, with Cambrian News readers having extra chances to vote for their favourite initiative.

Pick up a copy of the paper for more information on the causes to help you decide which ones should win your vote, and then exchange the paper coupon for a plastic coupon at the Customer Service desk of Tesco Aberystwyth between 27 February and 5 March to make your vote count.

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Cylch Meithrin Glan-y-Môr is hoping to revamp its outdated outdoor space to allow local children to enjoy outside free-play activities.

Rotten, raised beds will be replaced with new ones and built into a newly designed quiet corner for the children to explore, where a wide range of plants and flowers will flourish. Storage will be updated from the current wooden shed to a secure and sturdy metal storage container to house the nursery’s outdoor equipment.

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Plas Gogerddan Nursery Forest School wants to create a safe and interactive woodland area to provide children with an extra space to nurture their interest in the natural environment and feed their curiosity.

Once developed this new area will offer a stimulating natural environment that will benefit children attending the nursery and holiday club as well as other Forest School users and various local groups within the wider community.

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The Gerddi Bro Ddyfi Gardens redevelopment project wants to fund a year-long gardening programme for vulnerable adults in the Bro Ddyfi area, who will learn about protecting habitats and increasing the biodiversity of wildlife in nature.

Nestled in the public Plas Park ground, the project provides and promotes a therapeutic outdoor area and offers a safe haven for those at risk of social exclusion.