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The Village ShopTHE VILLAGE SHOP St Mary BourneIn the 1960's there were at least four shops serving the communities of St Mary Bourne, Stoke, Binley and the local hamlets. They have all closed over the years with the last survivor ceasing trading in 1998. For three years the Post Office was maintained in a resident's garage at The Mead. Local people responded massively to help fund a new shop and almost 200 people became members of the St Mary Bourne Village Shop Association. The new Londis shop on parish council land opened on Monday 3 September 2001. Since 2008 the business is supported financially by Leslie and Tim of Enham Alamein Village Shop and will continue to provide an expanding service to all, being open long hours, seven days a week. The shop is now managed by Lisa Parker helped by a growing number of loyal volunteers. The St Mary Bourne Grand Summer Auction in support of the Village Shop held at the Village Centre on Sunday 16 July 2011 was a great success and raised £13,000.Opening TimesThe Village Shop, Bourne Meadow, St Mary Bourne, Andover SP11 6BE, tel: 01264 738 337
We would like to thank all our customers for their custom and support during 2011, send best wishes to everyone for a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year; and also make an appeal for New Volunteers Needed. We are short of volunteers and would welcome any help in the Village Shop for the rest of the year and into 2012. Thank you very much & kind regards Leslie & Lisa Christmas & New Year Opening Hours
Village Shop & Post Office NewsletterThe Shop is full of those essential stationery items that you may need to post cards or presents. We also have cards with 'Greetings from St Mary Bourne', plenty of wrapping paper and gift labels too. A list of recommended last Christmas posting dates is on display but in brief, the last dates for overseas airmail starts on the 5th of December. There are two new Christmas Cards from the Post Office - a traditional Merry Christmas and one from Arthur Christmas. Both are available now and make an ideal present with values to suit your budget from £10. They can be used at most High Street shops and outlets offereing a personal choice. We are pleased to be able to offer fresh flowers again which are both competitively priced and guaranteed to last. With mixed bouquets from £3 we also have small potted plants that provide some lovely winter colour. Just a reminder that all National Westminster and Royal Bank of Scotland customers can withdraw cash at the Post Office and check balances for free. It has been stated that cash withdrawn at the Post Office Counter is a very safe method rather than external cash machines. Thames Valley Meats have their Christmas Hamper available to order. At £99 it represents quality and extremely good value too. Orders are now being taken. Best wishes from Leslie, Lisa & Tim - 1 December 2011 This page was last edited on 6 Dec 2011 |
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