Our most recent award has been as a finalist in November 2013 in the Local Foods Awards programme. In our category we were in the last three, but were pipped to the post by an urban bee-keeping and honey-producing enterprise. The judges spoke highly about our efforts, and we in turn have been appreciative of their grant. Sadly they are being discontinued under Government economies, so it was good that we had applied in time. Thank you again to all those involved. We hope to have a copy soon of the brief film they made in preparation for the Finals. Watch this space!!
Now read on about the Rural Community Council awards:
Each year the Leicestershire and Rutland Rural Community Council invite entries from their area to enter for awards. The Shop was nominated for two categories, the Community Achievement section and the Cleaner and Greener section. In 2010 we entered The Shop itself for the Community Achievement section and were delighted to be given a Gold Award. The focus in the Cleaner and Greener section was on the photo-voltaic solar panels and the garden. Our joy increased when it was announced that we had received a Silver Award in this section.