19/09/2025
✨ Dobcross Village Store & Post Office – Community Update ✨
A big thank you to everyone who came along to Sunday’s Dobcross Village Society meeting at the Band Club. It was fantastic to see so much community spirit in action! 💙
Here are some highlights:
✅ Share membership will soon be even more accessible. The entry level has been reduced to just £25 (still one member = one vote). Once the change is approved by the FCA, it will open the door for more villagers to get involved. In the meantime, you can register your interest by email or by leaving your phone number at the shop.
✅ The committee stays strong. Five existing members were re-elected, but we’d love more helping hands! Treasurer and Secretary positions are open – could it be you?
✅ A successful first year. Thanks to our amazing staff and volunteers, sales are healthy. But remember, it’s always a “use it or lose it” situation. Every pint, pie and paper you buy makes a difference.
📊 Facts & Figures from Year One
• £200k turnover 💷
• 124 members (let’s grow this in a village of 600!)
• 7,496 pies sold 🥧
• 4,012 pints of milk 🥛
• 2,411 packs of muffins 🧁
• 2,542 eggs 🥚
We’re proud to support 20+ local suppliers within a 10 mile radius. Keeping it local is what we’re all about.
📅 Next meeting: October 15th, 7pm at The Swan.
Please note this meeting is for committee members and for anyone who is interested in joining the committee to help run the shop.
💙 Together, we’ve saved our shop. Now let’s grow it!
