Saturday 11 April 2009

OPENING DAY PHOTOS

Chairman Bobby Hanscomb addresses crowd and produce

Opening Day 4


The throng enjoys free food and drink

Opening Day 1


The crush inside

Opening Day 2


Raymond Asquith salutes Robin Tindale

Opening Day 3


The National Press clamour for a view

Opening Day 5

Wednesday 8 April 2009

EASTER WEEKEND OPENING TIMES

Note: These hours only apply over the Easter Weekend.

The Shop:

Wednesday 8th: Closed for re-stocking
Thursday 9th: Closed for re-stocking
Friday 10: Closed for re-stocking
Saturday 11th: Open 8.30 - 4.00
Monday 13th: Open 9.00 - 5.00

Post Office:

Wednesday 8th: 9 - 12
Thursday 9th: 9 - 12
Friday 10th: Closed
Saturday 11th: 9 - 1
Monday 13th: Closed

Tuesday 7 April 2009

MELLS VILLAGE SHOP & POST OFFICE OPENS 11 APRIL

Mells Village Shop & Post Office will be finally opening its door again for trading on Saturday 11 April at 10.30am, working towards the Official Opening on Saturday 9 May.

The interior of this former cottage has been transformed into a traditional village shop stocking basic groceries and locally sourced delicatessen items.

Mells resident Mike Phypers, our new Manager and Sub-postmaster, assisted by Wendy, Jeanette and a number of volunteers, are looking forward to serving the needs of the community of Mells and the surrounding villages.

Opening hours:

Shop
Mon to Fri: 7.30 – 7.00
Sat & Sun: 8.00 – 4.00.

Post Office
Mon, Tues, Thurs, Fri: 9.00 – 1.00, 2.00 – 4.00
Wed: 9.00 – 1.00
Sat: 9.00 – 12.00.

The Shop will be stocking local vegetables, fruit, fresh bread, hot pies, cakes from local kitchens and featuring Mells Kitchens home baked dishes. You can pay by card on purchases over £5. And while you’re buying your groceries, why not treat yourself to a cup of coffee or tea and some cake and enjoy the view over the duck pond from our new tables and chairs?

Mells Village Shop Ltd is grateful to those listed below who have made a significant financial contribution to the regeneration of the shop as a village co-operative:

- 
the people of Mells and the surrounding villages
- Somerset Aggregates Levy Sustainability Fund
- The Village CORE Programme (Plunkett Foundation)
- Mells and Vobster Community Trust
- The Co-operative Loan Fund
- Mells Parish Council
- The Mells Estate


- And to those many local businesses and individuals who have supported the project financially or with practical help.

SHOP OPENING CEREMONY

MELLS VILLAGE SHOP OPENING: 10.30 a.m. SATURDAY 11 APRIL

- Presentation to Robin
- Grand Draw for Mells Village Shop Members of 4 jute bags filled with groceries
- Ribbon cutting
- Cider tasting, squash, balloons
- Beer and food

PLEASE COME ALONG AND SEE FOR YOURSELF WHAT’S ON OFFER!

COLLECTION FOR ROBIN TYNDALE

If you would like to contribute to a retirement collection for Robin Tindale, our Postmaster for over 18 years, to be presented at the Village Opening on 11 April, please send your donation to June Costelloe, Hatherleigh, Mells Green, BA11 3QP, or put in the marked box in the Talbot bar .

DATES FOR YOUR DIARY

9 May at 11.00 a.m.: Official Opening with Kevin McCloud of Channel 4’s Grand Designs. Members’ Reception.

6 June 2.00 p.m. – 6.00 p.m.: Mells Open Gardens.

1 August: Picnic in Mells Park.

16 October – Barn Meeting: discover how to research the history of your house for a forthcoming booklet.