This is the document sent to villagers in 2014
A COMMUNITY SHOP FOR BURRINGTON?
As you are
all no doubt aware, Anne & Denise have decided to retire and so the village
shop closed at the end of October. May we firstly thank Anne & Denise for
all they have done over many years and especially during this difficult year
for them and we wish them well in their retirement. Theirs will be a very hard
act to follow – especially their friendly banter. Following a well-attended
public meeting it was agreed that we should try to set up a Community Shop in
the village (i.e. one that is run by and for the local community).
For most
villages a shop is a vital lifeline and for some people, especially those
without transport, it is an important connection with the world beyond their
front door. It is a meeting place, communication centre and an important
lynchpin of village life. Much of the appeal of our village rests on its sense
of community. It is the reason many people have moved here and remain here. A
new community shop would, we feel, help to enhance that community spirit.
This
questionnaire is the first step. We need to know your views on what might be
provided and that we would receive your support. Please be as honest and
realistic as possible in your answers! Your response will be treated in
confidence. It is entirely anonymous, unless you wish to add your name at the
end.
The results
of this survey will be published and presented to a public meeting when the
proposal can be discussed further.
We would
also like to hear from you if you feel you could help in any way with the
running of the shop. There will be a wide range of tasks to be done from the
initial setting up of the project to managing the enterprise and being involved
in the day to day practical operation.
This kind of
venture has been successfully achieved in other villages. There are currently
over 300 community owned shops in England, Scotland and Wales and most of these
have been set up with the support of the charity Plunkett Foundation (www.plunkett.co.uk). Will
our village be the next one?
To see
the questions click here
Page updated 25th June 2018