Tesco Computers for Schools '94 is Extended

More Opportunities To Gain Free Acorn Computers

Cambridge, UK. 2 June 1994

Tesco has announced that schools nationwide have now got until 26 June - an extra two weeks - to collect vouchers for Acorn computers in the highly successful Tesco Computers for Schools '94 scheme. The closing date for the receipt of vouchers and order forms has also been extended and schools should now return these by 15 July.

The promotion, which was scheduled to end on 12 June, has been extended in recognition of the tremendous response it has received from schools and communities nationwide. The popularity of the scheme, which is now in its third year, is continuing to grow and millions of vouchers have already been handed out. In addition to enlisting the support of parents, family and friends, many schools have involved local communities, including local radio stations, newspapers, businesses and shops in their quest to collect vouchers for Acorn computer equipment.

Tesco Computers for Schools '94 offers thousands of schools the opportunity to obtain unlimited supplies of Acorn computers and Thomas Nelson CD ROMs and educational equipment in return for collecting computer vouchers, one issued for every £25 spent in a single transaction at any Tesco store.

Founded in 1978, with 1992 revenues of £48.2m, Acorn Computers is the premier supplier of IT solutions to UK education and has been the leading provider of 32-bit RISC based personal computers since 1987. In 1990, Acorn established an associate company, Advanced RISC Machines (ARM) in a joint venture with Apple Computer and VLSI Technology Inc to develop and exploit further Acorn's RISC processor technology. Acorn works closely with a strong community of other industry partners, users and software developers to provide innovative technology solutions for the education, consumer, publishing and international markets. Acorn Computers Limited is part of the Acorn Computer Group plc, which went public on the USM in 1983.


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