WE ARE OPEN – Saturday 29th August was our first official day of trading and we were pleased to welcome over 70 transactions from our customers and well-wishers. We will be open Sunday and Bank Holiday Monday between the hours of 09:00 – 12:00
The three displayed pictures show the transformation.
SEE NEW OPENING TIMES
POST OFFICE SERVICE HAS NOW TRANSFERRED TO THE SHOP
We have extended our opening hours on Thursday and Friday by re-opening between 5 to 7 pm,
The legal entity of a Community Interest Company set up by the steering group to transform the old Aston Stores into the Aston Community Shop nears completion.
A village ‘Knees Up’, held on Saturday 22 August 2020 was used to invite a viewing of progress prior to the re-opening of the store as soon as possible after volunteers have been trained..
It will be YOUR Community Shop
To make this possible over 50 households have paid in their share pledges and raised just over £12,000. These funds have been used to completely renovate and transform the premises but left no funds to purchase stock.
Loans have therefore been taken out by the CIC for this purpose and we would like to repay them as soon as possible. Your continued financial support is still very much sought together with your time to volunteer.
Reduced opening hours will be in place until we are able to recruit more volunteer help and extend our hours.
Mon – Thu 08:30 – 14:00 and then later between 17:00 – 19:00
Friday 08:30 – 19:00
Saturday 08:30 – 14:00
Sunday 09:00 – 12:00
Monday – Friday: 07:00 to 19:00
Saturday: 08:00 to 18:00
Sunday: 09:00 to 12:00
Monday : 09:30 to 12:30
Wednesday: 09:30 to 12:30
Friday: 12:00 to 15:00
Minimal parking outside the shop – please park carefully
We are still seeking support pledges of share purchase and assistance in serving in the shop.
If your business can offer a product or service you feel would help the community please get in contact.
Work in Progress - The Story in Pictures
Old being stripped out to .get ready for a new look – still a few weeks to go
Progress is being made – the new fixtures and fittings are beginning to be installed. Still two more weeks to go!