Harry Taylor
At the recent open meeting I was prompted to explain the basis of our village shop association. I will place a very brief resume on record for the benefit of newcomers to the village
The association dates back to 1998 when our shop was in imminent danger of closing and was saved by a combination of villagers’ efforts and the generosity of Mrs Peake who purcased the premises and leased them back at a peppercorn rent. Our first leaseholder Martin Gunson remains in post and we are hopeful that the lease will be renewed in September 2008.
We expect the next few months to be challenging, whilst we fight to save our Post Office and further open village meetings will be convened.
In the interim PLEASE write letters to your MP (leaflet in PO) and sign the petition which is also on the shop counter.
