Finalists!
April 2025
Exciting! We’ve made the final three in the Newbury Weekly News Best in Business Awards.
The grand reveal is on Friday 4 April. Fingers crossed!
Easter Activity
Thursday 17 April 2025
3pm to 5pm
All children welcome to this free event in our shop café. No need to book, but arrive promptly to be sure of a space!
Now we are 14!
26 March 2025
Happy birthday to us . . . It’s hard to believe it’s now 14 years since we opened. What a difference the shop has made to our community.
Thanks to all our loyal customers, volunteers and staff.
Candlelit Market 2025
November 8th 2025
3pm to 7pm
To find out more about having a stall at our lovely outdoor event, please complete this form but don’t leave it too late - stalls get booked up very quickly1
Christmas Lunch for the over 65s
December 2024
Roast dinner with all the trimmings, and Christmas pudding to follow, with wine - for the bargain price of only £15. And we even delivered to people’s homes if they were unable to join.
Volunteer of the Year
December 2024
The wonderful Barbara gets the award this year for her astoundingly creative and beautifully crafted displays. Barbara, your dedication and talent have made such a difference, and we are truly grateful.
Candlelit Market 2024
November 23rd 2024
What an amazing event, despite the horrible weather which meant a hasty change of plan as we decamped to the village hall. The number of people attending was way, way more than anticipated and we are grateful to those who queued in the wind and rain. Fingers crossed for better weather next year!
Afternoon Treat
October/November 2024
Treat yourself. Treat your friends!
Photography Competition
Autumn 2024
This stunning image, from Alexander, aged just 11, is one of the winners in our photography competition on the theme of ‘Our beautiful world’. This and other photos are on the walls of our café for all to admire.
The Shop Orchard
Autumn 2024
Our volunteer-run Shop Orchard is now thriving, thanks to Vanessa and her team who water, prune and weed. Hopefully next year we will see the benefit of your hard work.
Top rating
June 2024
Well done to Trish and all the team for our excellent food hygiene rating!