THE Sainsbury’s supermarket store in Chard has announced that its nominated local charity for the forthcoming year is Horseshoes and Handprints.

This organisation provides equine assisted sensory therapy and special riding for adults and children with a range of autistic and neurological disorders.

During the coming months there will be fundraising events in the Sainsbury’s store in Holyrood Street, while throughout August there will be a children’s colouring competition and horse trail with prizes for the winners in each age group.