Grindleford community shop in the vestry of St Helen’s church was set up to provide a local shop for the community. It sells artisan bread from Welbeck bakery as well as a range of local products. Tea, coffee and locally baked cakes are also available.

OUR OPENING HOURS Mon to Fri 10am to 4pm, Sat 9am to 5pm, Sunday 12 to 4 pm

• Back on the internet

  Last year we were told that Plusnet was closing its business accounts and that we should switch the shop phone and internet to BT. We ordered this in October. More than nine months later after multiple failures and confusions, 5 failed completion dates, 70 emails, 20 phone calls, hours of waiting for someone to answer, BT had still failed to connect the shop. Meanwhile Plusnet disconnected the internet in May. Fortunately it was possible to run a cable across the churchyard from next door. Finally we gave up and put an order in with SKY. We got an appointment two weeks later, the engineer turned up at 8.15 and everything was done by 8.45. Ten pounds a month cheaper too!

  As a result the shop and church are now back on the internet and the original phone number 01433 631611 is back in action for orders etc.

• Roofing work at shop

  As part of the joint project between the shop and the church scaffolding is to be erected around the church starting on 22nd July. Every effort will be made to minimise the inconvenience to shop customers. Customers are asked to follow any safety signs or directions. The work is likely to continue for some months and involves the re-roofing of the church.

  A major benefit of the project will be the installation of solar panels and batteries. As the shop is a major consumer of electricity for fridges, freezers, kettles etc this will have a valuable impact on our operating costs.

• 10 Years at the Church

  This June marked the tenth anniversary of establishing the shop in the church. It has proved a successful venture and both for people in the village and passing walkers who appreciate the home made cakes. The shop is also working with the church on a joint project which will see solar panels and batteries installed when the church is re-roofed.

  On 23rd June we had a party to celebrate with cakes, tea, music and pizzas. A great time was had by all and we look forward to another successful ten years. Thanks to all the volunteers, behind the counter, making cakes and helping in other ways that have made the shop such a success.

• New Management Team

  Peter is due to step back from the role of manager but will continue as a volunteer at the shop. We are very grateful for the effort that he has put in to running and improving the shop in the last two years.

  We are pleased that we are able to announce two part-time replacements. Kaori Carter has already started working alongside Peter and many of you will have met her by now. She is also the person that produces the Kimchi, which has proved a popular line at the shop. Kaori has now been joined by Fiona Outram in a job-share of the manager’s role. We wish them every success with this.

  

• Windows in the door

  The door to the shop now has two glass panels installed by our local village joiner Steve Harby. These have been of great value during cold spell when the door is shut. Customers can see that the shop is open and volunteers can also see approaching customers. A small change that has had a big impact.

  

Covid19
Restrictions have been lifted but we ask customers to take care not to pass infections on to volunteers and other customers. Please use the hand sanitiser provided.