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Cakes, pies and milk: the products behind our year of success
Our first year of trading as a Community Benefit Society generated nearly £8,000 in profit - and that was before we moved to the old 'bricks and mortar' shop
andrewchatfield
Oct 302 min read
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Annie is new chair as committee rings changes
One of the founding members of Perranwell Stores and a familiar village face has taken over as our chairman, one of a few changes to the group running the show
andrewchatfield
Sep 232 min read
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Summer draw winners announced at our relaunch party - plus pictures!
Did you win? See if your name is on the list. If not, better luck next time - and enjoy the pictures from our special party on August 16
andrewchatfield
Aug 171 min read
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It’s time to celebrate! Join us to raise a glass on August 16
Now we’ve settled back into the old village shop it’s time to celebrate this wonderful milestone – and conduct our Summer Shareholders Prize Draw!
andrewchatfield
Aug 112 min read
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Back where we belong - in words and pictures
Almost two years to the day after the old shop closed, Perranwell Community Stores is again open for business in the old premises at the heart of the village.
andrewchatfield
Jul 282 min read
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Big news: Your village shop is coming home
Sunday July 27 is the day that the Perranwell Community Store will open for business in its old premises.
andrewchatfield
Jul 22 min read
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Diary date! Shareholder meeting scheduled for January 30
Our first meeting of shareholders in the Community Benefit Society running the store takes place on January 30.
andrewchatfield
Jan 101 min read
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Congratulations to our first prize draw winners!
Six lucky shareholders bagged cash or a hamper in our Winter Solstice Draw on December 20
andrewchatfield
Dec 21, 20241 min read
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It could be YOU in our first Winter Solstice Cash Draw
One lucky resident stands to win £150 in the first of our twice-yearly prize draws taking place on December 20
andrewchatfield
Dec 12, 20241 min read
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Happy birthday to us! Join us for a free tipple and drink discounts
Come and join us to celebrate our first anniversary in the shop over the weekend of November 2 and 3
andrewchatfield
Oct 20, 20241 min read
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124 shareholders have raised a further £7,350 for your store
Our first share issue was a huge success and means our dream of moving the store back to its original location is well and truly on...
andrewchatfield
Oct 17, 20241 min read
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Stop the press: Why we no longer sell newspapers
Newspapers are no longer available at the shop. We're sorry - but here's an explanation of why we had to stop selling them...
andrewchatfield
Oct 17, 20241 min read
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September was subdued but we still made £1K profit
We did not expect September sales to be huge but we still turned a healthy profit. Check out our turnover and cash balance update here.
andrewchatfield
Oct 17, 20241 min read
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Share offer now closed - THANK YOU!
Thanks to those who purchased or claimed their shares. The offer closed on October 13. More info to come soon...
andrewchatfield
Oct 15, 20241 min read
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How we CAN compete with the big boys on price
Although we can’t compete with the large supermarkets or even the Spar in terms of purchasing power, we do have some advantages over them...
andrewchatfield
Sep 29, 20241 min read
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Don't forget to bag your shares by October 13!
There are only a few days left to buy or claim your shares in the community store, which since June has been a Community Benefit Society
andrewchatfield
Sep 29, 20241 min read
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A record month helps fuel healthy cash balance
July was our best month since opening in November 2023 and while things went quieter in August, our bank balance is looking very healthy
andrewchatfield
Sep 29, 20241 min read
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Proof that the village has a bit of a sweet tooth...
Sales of ice cream and cakes suggest our wonderful customers are drawn to to our great value treats as much as the everyday essentials
andrewchatfield
Sep 29, 20241 min read
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