We’re hoping that March will bring the glimmerings of light at the end of the tunnel for everyone, with falling Covid cases, re-opening of schools, warmer weather and longer days. We will have some good things going on at the shop too with two local businesses ready to supply us with their first-class produce again. Firstly we will have
Spring bulb flowers from Colestocks Flower Farm, what could be a better symbol of new life and a fresh start this Spring? Last Autumn Jenny and Tom were busy planting masses of tulip bulbs and beautiful scented varieties of narcissi and this month we will reap the reward for their hard work when the flowers arrive in the shop. They have many beautiful garden flowers planned for the rest of the summer too.
Soon after Easter we are expecting more beef from the Carden’s herd of Red Ruby cattle at Tuck Mill. As you probably know by now, this is very local, grass fed beef which has been properly hung for maximum flavour and it is always very popular with our customers. We sell it on a first come first served basis so please keep an eye out for notices in the shop and on our Facebook page with more information about when it will be ready.
Last month we were sorry to say goodbye to Jon and Julia Scarle who had lived in the village for many years and were enthusiastic and cheerful supporters of the shop right from the start as customers and volunteers. We wish them happiness in their new home and hope they will soon feel settled. We’d like to welcome everyone who has recently moved into the village and hope that you too will be customers and volunteers. Anne Baxter who coordinates the volunteers is always delighted to hear from anyone who is considering helping out whether it is on a regular basis or just occasionally, her phone number is 841345, give her a call; it’s a great way to make new friends and get to know people in the village. For the benefit of new customers we should also mention that we have an accounts system whereby you can put all your shopping on your account and then pay with a single payment at the end of each month. Please ask in the shop for details. This makes it very convenient when you have forgotten your cash or card and also, as long as you have given your authority, for other family members, maybe your children, or helpful neighbours, to do your shopping for you. It also makes it delightfully easy when you’re out on a bracing walk to nip into the shop and emerge with that tempting bar of chocolate!
Mary Whiting
