Bredfield Village Shop has been acknowledged by the More Than a Shop initiative, which aims to encourage local shops to be more than just a provision store for their local community. In particular they want to acknowledge the efforts made by those who work in the shop during the Covid crisis -
They have
- coped with increased demand for particular items
- offered home deliveries to customers needing to stay home or self isolate
- managed a small team of volunteers, some of whom may have had to take necessary time off to quarantine themselves or take care of their children
- became an important source of social connection for people who were unable to leave their homes
- became a vital service for the more vulnerable and elderly residents, and for those shielding and self isolating
They did all this with great heart, empathy and enthusiasm