The Lexicon Easter charity drive

The Lexicon will be raising money for The Lexicon Charity Fund throughout the Easter holidays. 

The Lexicon Express will be running mini tours of the town centre from Thursday 28 March until Sunday 14 April (closed Easter Sunday).

For a donation of £1, passengers can board the train at the temporary station on The Avenue between 10am and 5pm. It will be closed between 2pm and 2:30pm.

There will also be a fun Easter egg hunt with 10 larger-than-life eggs to be found. Visitors who put a correctly completed trail leaflet into The Lexicon post boxes could win 1 of 6 great prizes. These include a £250 gift card from The Lexicon and 5 £25 gift cards. 

Sue Boor, head of marketing at The Lexicon said: 

“Last year we raised £6,000 for The Lexicon Charity Fund during the Easter holidays. This year we want to raise £8,000.

“To help things along, we will be donating £1 to the fund for every correctly completed trail fund.”

The Lexicon has also teamed up with Bracknell Foodbank to launch its Easter egg appeal. Shoppers can pop a boxed Easter Egg into The Lexicon giving box located inside Princess Square. The Foodbank will then distribute the chocolate treats in time for Easter. The appeal ends on Sunday 17 March. 

Cllr Paul Bidwell, executive member of economic development and regeneration said: 

“I can’t wait to see the popular train return! The Lexicon Charity Fund does great work in giving grants to local charities and groups who work hard to support residents. I urge local groups to apply in June. 

"I’m also delighted that The Lexicon is working with The Bracknell food bank, so vital for many residents.”

The Lexicon Charity Fund launched in 2018. It supports charities and community groups throughout the borough. The fund has received donations totalling £32,500 to date and supported 9 different groups: 

• Pilgrim Hearts Trust
• Berkshire Search and Rescue
• Meadow Vale Primary School
• Winkfield St Marys CoE Primary School
• Stepping Stones
• ABC to Read
• Age Concern 
• Chance to Dance 
• Berks County FC 

The Lexicon Charity Fund will once again open for new applications in June 2024 with the aim of making 7 substantial grants in September. You can find more information on The Lexicon website.  

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