Hurrah!  Spring is definitely around the corner, and we see signs of it everywhere: daffodils, lighter evenings, and birdsong.  And, by the time you’ve read about all the ways in which the shop is ‘springing’ into spring, you’ll be heading straight down there with a...

Happy New Year!  Well. I guess it’s not a New Year now – I can’t believe that we’re already one month into 2024, but then I’d barely got used to it being 2023 before it was all over in a puff of smoke!  Now, the only nod to 2023 is some half-price Christmas bits and...

Well. No missing the time of year at the shop.  Before you even get into the shop itself, you will be greeted by a wonderful Christmas tree post box topper, and a lovely Seasonal/Christmas display board designed by Siân Keating.  A very big thank you from us all. The...

Well, now the nights are really starting to draw in, and going out, especially later in the day, isgetting less attractive virtually by the day. So at this time of year, especially, I’m sure we’re all verygrateful to have a well-stocked shop on our doorstep. It’s open...

Hasn’t September been glorious!  True to form, the best weather waited until the schools went back before making an appearance.  The Sheep Fair probably coincided with the hottest day of the year.  My word!  It was so hot!  I hope you visited the shop’s stall,...

No prizes this month for guessing what I’m going to be writing about.  It’s the talk of the town – or, in this case, the village.  But before I write about it, I must tell you something I have learnt today on google, which, of course, knows everything.  This has...

Shop life is never dull: always challenges to face, opportunities to explore, adaptations to make to meet the changing times.  But we do it together.  I find it so exciting to see how everybody appreciates our village store, and is willing to go the extra mile to...

Hurrah!  It looks as if Spring has finally arrived!  Longer, lighter evenings, bluebells, lots of colour, and warmth!  How I soak it up.  I’ll say it again… warmth.  It’s what I’ve been missing all this time.  Just as well really that Spring has arrived, because...

Has anyone else stood outside the shop using Google Lens (a phone app) to attempt to identify a certain striking red plant growing in our window box outside the shop, or is it just me?  Actually, it wasn’t just me.  Helen, our wonderful deputy manager, another...

Hurrah!  It looks as if Spring has finally arrived!  Longer, lighter evenings, bluebells, lots of colour, and warmth!  How I soak it up.  I’ll say it again… warmth.  It’s what I’ve been missing all this time.  Just as well really that Spring has arrived, because...

If you thought that you’d be able to escape the word of the month, I’m sorry to disappoint.  I’ve got to mention it.  I’m hoping that in tackling it head on at the beginning of this month’s offering, we’d be able to get it over and done with, and then move on to other...

After what has felt like a long, cold winter, hopefully spring is upon us.  The days are getting longer, daffodils are coming into bloom, and it’s finally starting to get warmer.  Hurrah! And not a moment too soon.  Easter is fast approaching, a celebration of new...

Coloured tops are back!  I am, of course, talking about milk.  For the last few months, whole milk, semi-skimmed and skimmed have all shared white/transparent tops, done to save on costs, but very confusing.  Well, I’m very pleased to be able to announce that we now...

Well. I've just popped down to Findon Village Store, and what a feast greeted my eyes, in every sense of the word!  In addition to the usual cards, wrapping paper and gift boxes, jingle bells shakers, mince pies and Christmas cake bites, Helen (our Deputy manager) and...

Findon Village Store     Well, I’d like to be able to say that blue skies and a gentle sun welcomed us on the morning of the ‘Queen’s Award for Voluntary Service’ ceremony, but, instead, we woke to the sound of driving rain.  Not the best weather when a marquee...

I start this month’s contribution with “final words”, as fellow volunteer Jean Burden has kindly agreed to take on the task of writing the shop’s article for the excellent Findon News, something that I hope she will enjoy as much as I have. But before signing off, in...

A date for your diary!  Monday, 17th October 2022 at 2pm in the Village Hall This is when Findon Village Store will “officially” receive the Queen’s Award for Voluntary Service from Lady Emma Barnard, the Lord Lieutenant of West Sussex. For full details see our...

ut it wills a summer of celebration! Fresh from our excitement at being awarded the QAVS, it was time tomark the contribution of our fabulous team by holding our Volunteers’ Party. This was originallyintended to be an annual event but thanks to COVID our last party...

Last month’s article ended with the promise that there would be “more exciting news next month”. Well, the time has come and we are now able to celebrate winning the enormously prestigious... Queen's Award for Voluntary Service The announcement was made on the day of...