AUGUST  NEWS  FROM  This  month  we  are  focusing  our  report  on  volunteering.  Volunteers  are  a  vital  resource  in  the  running  of  our  village  shop.    We  have  a  wonderful  group,  all  very  different  but  they  have  one  thing  in  common;  a  willingness  to  give  up  some  time  to  help  run  the  shop.  Volunteering  can  be  on  a  weekly,  monthly,  term-­‐time  only  or  just  for  a  short  period  when  you  have  less  going  on  in  your  life.    Training  is  given  and  as  our  volunteers  say,    "  the  till  isn't  too  frightening  after  all!"    If  you  want  to  have  a  chat  about  the  possibility  of  being  involved,  do  contact  Chris  Cook,  our  Volunteer  Coordinator.    You  may  wish  to  spend  some  time  with  a  volunteer  to  see  if  it's  something  you  might  be  interested  in.    There  is  no  commitment  until  you  are  happy.  Below  are  some  experiences  from  our  volunteers.  

“When we moved to the village last year we had such a warm welcome from everyone and

especially from the shop. Having such a well-stocked shop in a village is a godsend and

being able to order quality produce so easily and buy essentials (and treats) without

getting the car out is a real village asset. So when we were approached to see if we were

willing to volunteer we agreed with slight trepidation. However our fears were misguided

and we both enjoy working there very much. It's very friendly, an excellent way to meet

people and catch up on local news and views and the till isn't difficult at all! "

Graham  &  Maggie  Davison  –  Volunteers.    

             Pictured  are  Gill  Heaton  and  Graham  Davison                    WHY  VOLUNTEER  IN  THE  SHOP?  

• Meet  new  people  • Learn  new  skills  • Make  a  personal  contribution  to  

the  community.  For  more  information  on  volunteering,  please  contact  Chris  Cook  on  373422  or  email:    c_cook@hotmail.co.uk  

 

“I moved from Oxford to Islip 15 years ago with a toddler and I was expecting my second

child. Village life was very different to city life and the shop was a lifeline to me, especially

after my second baby arrived. I’m eternally grateful for the welcome I received from

everyone in the shop and once my children were old enough, I decided to become a volunteer

myself. Volunteering isn’t at all onerous and you can offer as much or as little time as

you have, it’s all so flexible, great fun and you learn new skills. Now my baby of 15 years

ago is also volunteering as part of her Duke of Edinburgh award. How time flies!”

Kate  Venables  –  Volunteer  and  Committee  member.