During the Covid restrictions we really missed our annual volunteers’ suppers which are always fun and a great way to thank all the wonderful people who keep the shop going in many different ways over the year. Last month we held our 10th anniversary tea party and it was lovely to see so many old friends, volunteers and customers who were able to get together for a good chat over a cup of tea and delicious scones and cakes made by Ed and Janet. David, the Chairman of the shop committee, made a short speech including the fact that over the last 10 years the shop has been able to give over £18,000 to good causes within the village which seems a truly remarkable achievement. Please bear in mind that this has only been possible thanks to all the people who support the shop and to those who give their time so freely, if we had to pay a manager there would be no spare cash left over.
You might feel that this summer’s weather hasn’t been much to write home about so far but the ice
creams are still going like hot cakes….can you say that?! If you haven’t tried the Baboo gelati yet you’re missing a treat. They are locally made in Bridport using real ingredients of organic milk and fresh fruit with absolutely no flavourings. Blackcurrants, strawberries and gooseberries from Forde Abbey, elderflowers from Dorset hedgerows and damsons from local gardens are all pressed into action. The gelati are made using more milk than cream making them lower in fat than ice cream and denser and more full of flavour. The milk is from Holy Cow dairy in Somerset where care is taken to provide the cows with the highest possible welfare standards.
If you hurry down to the shop on a Thursday morning you might find beautiful bunches of fresh garden flowers for sale for only £4 each. These have been grown at Colestocks Flower Farm where despite the challenging weather conditions they continue to bring you a taste of summer with their dahlias, sweet
peas and cosmos, perfect for a special gift.
Before we know it the summer hols will be over and school will be starting again. We’d like to wish children, teachers and parents a happy and normal school year and remind you all that we have plenty of healthy snacks for lunch boxes as well as all those tempting after school treats.
Mary Whiting
