The good cause behind a new graffiti mural at a Plymouth Tesco store

Tesco customers at the Transit Way Superstore are enjoying an eye-catching new graffiti mural in the car park.

The brightly coloured mural was painted by local youngsters during a workshop led by Plymouth’s own acclaimed street artist Jon Lilly.

In a collaborative effort to tackle alcohol-related harm, the Tesco store teamed up with the Plymouth Community Alcohol Partnership (CAP) to engage with local young people.

The event showcased a range of activities including fitness challenges and football games, marking the first event of its kind organized by Plymouth CAP. Forty young people from the local community attended.

Gary Wills, Store Manager at Transit Way Superstore said: “It's brilliant to see this small part of our car park transformed into a canvas for young people. We are thrilled to support initiatives that invest in our young people, and the activity was hugely worthwhile.”

Having really enjoyed the event, some of the young attendees expressed a desire for more regular activities so Tesco, JD Gyms, Plymouth Community Homes and CAP have come together to arrange a series of free, health and fitness classes in a section of the car park, starting in the New Year.

Annie Ashford-Barnden, CAP's Regional Advisor for the South West of England, said: “This event perfectly represents the essence of what a Community Alcohol Partnership aims to achieve, and we're excited for what the future holds. The positive response from the young people to the time and effort invested was palpable – it truly felt like bridges within the community were being built.”

Plymouth CAP is planning more community events in 2025, supported by a variety of organisations including Devon and Cornwall Police, Plymouth Argyle FC, Plymouth Council, Discovery College, and Plymouth Community Homes.