West Dorset’s MP, Chris Loder, visited Bishops Caundle Community Shop on Tuesday 9th April. The local MP dropped in to support the Shop’s urgent call for volunteers; without additional support, the shop may have to close at the weekends.
He said: “I am an ardent supporter of our small businesses and village shops, many of which rely on volunteers to stay open. Volunteering is an excellent opportunity to socialise and meet new people. Bishops Caundle Community Shop are ideally looking for volunteers at weekends on a Saturday or Sunday from 7:30am to 10:30am. Do pop in to talk with Katie Gardner, Manager at the Shop, to find out more.”
Katie Gardner, Manager of Bishops Caundle Community Shop, said: “Bishops Caundle Community Shop serves the village and local community as well as passing trade. We rely heavily on volunteers keep the shop open, both during the week and especially at weekend. Volunteering is a great way to get out in the community, meet new people and help to ensure a vital service is kept in the village.”
She added: “Supporting local suppliers is an important part of our shop, and we stock a range of Else's pasties and pies, Oxfords bread is delivered daily throughout the week as well as fresh whole milk from Woodbridge Farm. It’s not only fresh produce, as we also stock Blackmore Vale Honey, Saucy Cow Artisan Sauces, and even Kinder Kindling to name a couple. We also deal with independent wholesalers where we can, and lucky to have great service from Whole Range Foods being just down the road.”
