Another step closer

We took another step closer towards the shop opening this week when we heard that we have been granted funds from the Core Village Programme. They have offered us £20,000 subject to some conditions being met, the most important one of which is that we raise £20,000 from the community to match it. This is great news and a huge thank you goes to Megan and Helen who prepared the application so successfully. We are well on the road to raising the £20,000 we need to but we still have some way to go. So please keep reminding your friends and neighbours to buy shares and donate, and if you haven't yet sent in your forms please do so. As we've said before, we can't do this without you!
Helen and Jane had a meeting with local building contractor Tony White of ADV (UK) Ltd who was very helpful and gave us plenty of advice. It became apparent that there will be a great deal more to separating the shop unit from the accomodation than we had realised. The shop has always been part of the accomodation and they share all the mains services. Once the development of the apartments starts, some of the work will affect the fabric of the shop, therefore it looks like we will have to consider waiting for this work to be completed before we fit out the shop.
So, although it may look like nothing is happening for a while, be assured plenty of planning and investigating is going on in addition to the continuing fundraising.
It will all be worth it in the end!!