BREDFIELD VILLAGE SHOP

Thank you to everyone for being so patient with queues and supply problems during the lockdown! We have been hugely busy which is wonderful, and the shop is continuing to do well.

Since the lockdown, we have been operating a ‘serve at the door’ system, but as from Friday 24th July, we will resume normal practice of customers being able to come into the shop - provided they are wearing a mask and numbers will be restricted to a maximum of two people.

For those forgetting a mask, or who prefer to stay outside, you can be served from the door.

The staff will be wearing either visors or masks and will continue to observe strict hygiene procedures, and can still serve customers at the door if they prefer not to come in.

Teas and coffees are now being offered in takeaway cups and can be enjoyed as before at the outside tables.

We are as well-stocked as ever with loads of local produce. Summer fruit is now in full swing, and seasonal vegetables are available, with top-up deliveries throughout the week, and fresh bread and milk three times a week.

At the beginning of August, we are even expecting a supply of Suffolk Sea Salt, from the Ipswich saltery! Here's hoping for a lovely summer, with plenty of sun to beat the virus!

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Bredfield Village Shop is situated next to the Village Hall, with ample parking, and the playing fields behind have a lovely view over the countryside as well as a great children’s Play Area.

Opening hours: Monday -Saturday 09.30-12.30

One of the earliest community shops, it has been going strong for nearly 30 years. It is now a Community Interest Company, run entirely by volunteers, and aims to support local businesses and employment. Any profits are put back into the community through donations to local projects and organisations, as well as different national charities each year.

This year the shop donated £100 each to

East Anglian Air Ambulance
Compassion in World Farming
RNLI Aldeburgh
The Brain Tumour Trust

The shop is well-stocked with a wide range of local products, as well as general groceries, organic health foods, and regular deliveries of fresh produce:

MILK: Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday - British milk and yogurts delivered from Foulgers Dairy, Grundisburgh. Glass bottle option.

MEAT: Wednesday - High-welfare local meat from Clarkes at Bramfield,

BREAD: Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday - locally-baked bread, snacks and rolls from the Bakehouse, Woodbridge.

VEGETABLES: Tuesday - delivery of fresh fruit and veg from Newbourne every with additional market produce on Thursdays.

EGGS: gorgeous free-range eggs from Havensfield Eggs, Hoxne.

CHEESES: a choice of East Anglian cheeses and the rest of the UK

Also available:

Bredfield honey and home-made preserves

Teas, coffees, hot chocolate and cold drinks served inside or out

Cards for all occasions

Photocopier and laminator

Stamps

If you would like to place an order for any of the above, or have any special requests, just phone 01394 382612 during opening hours, or email Kate Pirkis or of course call in at the shop.

If you would like to volunteer to work in the shop – even 1 morning a month would be great – contact Sue Hynard or 01473 737282

Please support the shop and encourage others to come - everybody welcome!