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We’re in Findon, where back in 2017 the Community, at remarkable speed, pulled together, when overnight their village shop could have disappeared… They raised the money, bought it back, and reopened it, not just as a shop, but as a community-owned hub.

Today, it’s powered largely by a brilliantly committed group of volunteers. The place hums with life and warmth and yes, there’s milk and bread, but there’s also conversation, connection, and a real sense of belonging. Most people probably signed up to help “for an hour or two” and somehow became part of something much bigger. 

And it hasn’t gone unnoticed. The shop even picked up the Queen’s Award for Voluntary Service - a pretty special recognition for a pretty special community.

If you’re inspired, why not get involved? Whether it’s lending a hand as a volunteer or becoming a shareholder, this is a story that proves a little community spirit can go a very long way.

🎙️Spot the 'deliberate' mistake! In a moment of podcasting genius, I promoted Angus to retiree status. The honour really belongs to Julian. Sorry Julian. 😊

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