A NEW way of going to the shops opened its doors on Cowley Road on Saturday.

The People’s Supermarket sells locally produced food and will be staffed by its 132 members.

In return for a 20 per cent discount on their shopping, members must pay £12 a year and volunteer in the shop for four hours a month.

Deputy Lord Mayor Mohammed Abbasi opened the store. He said: “It is a great idea and I wish them good luck.

“It is like a seven-day-a-week farmers’ market.”

Founder Chris Waites said it was “amazing” to see his idea brought to life.

He said: “Oxford is becoming quite a Tesco town so I will be great to provide an alternative.”

To become a member of find out more visit tpsoxford.org.