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April Shop Update

03.24.2023 by Sarah Newton //

March certainly arrived like a lion, we have had some very cold and snowy days. Lets hope it goes out like a lamb and that the longer days and the gorgeous Spring bulbs means that Spring is finally here. Have you seen the Spring bulbs and flowers that we have planted up just outside the entrance to the shop?

We have been celebrating a few national food weeks, with “Real Bread Week” championing our amazing local supplier Marks Cotswold Bakery a 5 star award winning bread maker. We then had national “Pie Week” again promoting another local supplier the Outdoor Pig Company who make all our delicious pork pies, quiches and traditional pasties.

Last Sunday was Mothers Day so a big thank you to all our amazing mums, mothers, grannies and grandmothers who live in our village. I hope you were able to spend some time and say thank you for everything that they do for you. I know if it wasn’t for my amazing Mother I would not be the person I am today, so thank you Mum.

We will soon be celebrating Easter. We have an amazing choice of cards, gifts and of course chocolate so please pop in and pick up some chocolatey treats.

Finally I am proud and delighted that the very talented Amy Jackson has personally designed for us our very own Bledington Tea Towel. As you may know Amy designed the labels for our Old Orchard Bledington Gin and Sloe Gin. She also designs the Bledington Christmas card for us. The tea towel which features the ducks which live on the village green comes in 3 colours, cream, mustard or sage green. So why not pop into the shop and purchase your very own Bledington Tea Towel. Many thanks Amy for all your hard work and attention to detail; they look incredible.

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Bledington Community Shop Wins a Rural Oscar

03.16.2023 by Sarah Newton //

We are delighted to share with you that we are the Regional Winners of the Countryside Alliance Awards 2023 for the South West of England Village Shop & Post Office. Thank you to all our customers who took the time to vote for us. Please come in and help celebrate this amazing award.

The finals are in mid-May and the winner will be announced at the House of Lords.

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March Shop Update

03.03.2023 by Sarah Newton //

Wow where did February go????? We have had a very busy month in the shop. Love was in the air for Valentine’s Day, selling lots of yummy chocolates from the Cotswold Chocolate Company and beautiful bouquets from Stow Flowers.

Spring is definitely in the air, with lighter mornings and evenings and bulbs slowly showing their heads. Daffodils and vibrant rhubarb from Yorkshire are available in the shop bringing some cheerful spring colour.

Thank you to those of you who entered our annual Seville Marmalade Competition. We had 12 entries, compared to 19 in 2022. Our three judges Dave, Vicky and Ben (right), who all volunteer in the shop, had a very tricky and sweet decision to make. The winner after much deliberation was Graeme Ferrero, our shop Chairman. The judges described Graeme’s marmalade as having a lovely flavour, great texture and just the right amount of peel. Congratulations Graeme.

Shrove Tuesday or Pancake Day saw us selling lots of lemons, sugar and eggs. We had many different toppings described to us from bananas and chocolate to butter and sugar. What did you put on yours?

I am very excited to announce that we are one of the South West Regional finalists of the “Countryside Alliance” Rural Awards 2022/23 for Village Shop/Post Office. If you would like to vote for us it is very simple. Next time you are shopping please just ask to sign the voting form or alternatively you can show your support by voting online by going onto the Countryside Alliance website. Thank you in advance for your support. Voting is open till Sunday 5 March and the winners will be announced by Mid-March.

Coming up in March we will be celebrating Mother’s Day with a great selection of cards and flowers. If you would like to order a personal flower bouquet in advance please just speak to myself or Maura.

Once again, a big thank you to those of you who volunteer and help in the shop. Our shop and café continues to be a success because of the generous time that you give. If you are new to the village and could give just an hour or two volunteering then please do consider joining our amazing team. We look forward to seeing you all very soon.

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