Since the shop opened 3 years ago storage has been an ongoing problem. We have worked extremely hard to provide product lines to suit the needs of villagers but this has been hampered by the lack of adequate storage facilities. We have now had a commercial cold room...

As we approach the beginning of summer this month and hopefully a continuation of the fine weather we continue to work hard to keep the shop stocked with all the summer essentials. We have disposable BBQ’s, coal and firelighters. We also continue to stock some...

We have been exceptionally busy in April and working hard to implement our new working practices so that we may offer an environment for customers, staff and volunteers reflecting the hygiene and social distancing disciplines needed during the current environment. ...

From Wednesday March 25th we will open the store at 08.30am each day, until further notice. This will help our workforce to get the store and deliveries ready in a safe environment.We are under enormous pressure to keep our services fully functioning (with a depleted...

As we enter the early days of Spring we look back over the challenges that Winter has presented and look forward to the better weather and what’s needed going forward for the shop. Running the business is becoming an increasing workload for the Committee given the...

50 Years ago, in 1969 Harold Wilson was our Prime Minister; the media was full of stories about men on the moon, (the Beatles gave their last public performance; Concorde had its first test flight;) Woodstock happened and Richard Burton bought his then wife Elizabeth...

We have been busy getting the shop stocked and looking lovely for Christmas. We have the usual essential items but this year our buying team have been working really hard to source some very special items. Here's a taster of some of our Christmas food and drink...

Since the questionnaires were placed in the shop earlier in the year we have had many respondents to the feedback survey. The responses have been overwhelmingly positive, with some useful ideas put forward.   One point which has been raised on several occasions...

Our first Annual General Meeting of Findon Village Collective Ltd was held at Cissbury Barns on Wednesday 21 November. The meeting was very well attended by shareholders, who were presented with the first Annual Report and draft accounts for the year to 31 July 2018,...

Findon Village Store has celebrated its first anniversary. The successful first year would not have been possible without the hard work from the staff, volunteers and management team. The Worthing Herald has reported on the event. To read their report please click...

On Saturday 4th August we have a product tasting at the shop between 8am-12 noon. The Protein Ball Co.from Worthing will be coming to share some of their high protein, all natural snacks with us. The balls are gluten free, wheat free and vegetarian with some vegan...

Please note that the Post Office will be closed on Friday 24th August for approximately 2 hours from 13:30. It is planned to re-open at 15:30, although it may be a little later. This is due to routine maintenance being carried out on the Post Office...

The warm summer weather has meant our ice cream sales have been brisk.  We try to have something to please all tastes from fruity lollies to delicious  chocolate treats and my personal favourite, hand made lemon meringue ice cream from Chichester based Caroline’s...

Appointment of Shop Manager  Following a series of interviews, I am very pleased to announce the appointment of Angus Charlton to the post of Shop Manager with effect from 1 May 2018. Angus has been working part-time in the shop since February. He may well be known to...

Following a series of interviews, we are very pleased to announce the appointment of Angus Charlton to the post of Shop Manager with effect from 1 May 2018. Angus has been working part-time in the shop since February. He may well be known to many of you from his time...

We are delighted to announce that Margaret Bamford OBE DL, has been appointed to the role of Volunteer Coordinator for the Collective, for an initial period of 6 months. Margaret has a wealth of experience in the voluntary sector and is enormously supportive of the...

Please note that with effect from Monday 19th March 2019, the Shop and Post Office opening hours will be as follows; Shop Monday to Saturday:  7am to 7pm Sunday: 7am to 12 noon Post Office Monday to Friday:  8:30am to 5:30pm Saturday: 8:30am to 12:30pm Sunday: 8:30am...

We have stocked up with some goodies for both Mothers Day (March 11th) and Easter (from March 30th). Come along and see what's in store!          

As from Friday 9th February, the Friday Ad will be available from the Village Store free of charge!

A first Christmas in any retail business is always exciting and this was certainly true for us. We started the festive season with Julian officially opening the store and we were thrilled by the number of villagers who turned out to show their support and toast the...