Cromhall Shop and Post Office

Voted Best Rural Post Office in the South West, 2003

Voted Central and West Regional "Heart of the Community" Post Office, 2009

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The shop has three new volunteers who have settled in and are very welcome. They make a real difference and their contribution is greatly appreciated. However help is still needed on an occasional basis to cover holidays and illness.

Do you know that you are able to pay your Council Tax and other Council bills at the Post Office? This provides a useful service now that the South Glos payment office is closed.

Look out for Easter specialities in Cromhall Shop or perhaps treat yourself from our wide range of chocolates and wines. The wines are reasonably priced with most selling at £4.99.

Consultations have taken place with local people about planning proposals for the new development. These are prior to the submission of a planning application.

Cromhall Community Shop offers fresh fruit and vegetables delivered every Thursday, and a large selection of local produce.

This includes ice cream, honey, cakes, preserves, chutneys, quiches, bread, cordials and of course, fruit and vegetables from local gardens when available.

You can order fresh bread from Hobbs House, pick up your local paper and stock up on household essentials.

Home made cakes are delivered to the shop every Wednesday and Friday.

We act as a drop-off point for prescriptions from the Wotton surgeries - save yourself a car journey.

Post Office in Great Britain's Top 6

Cromhall has come sixth out of all Great Britain's Post Offices in the Heart of the Community section of the 2009 People's Post Office Awards.

That's after winning the Central and West regional heat.

The awards recognise the hard work and great customer service provided by people working in Post Office branches across the country, such as our Postmistress Sue Baines.

They are voted for by the Post Office users.

Cromhall was nominated for the "Heart of the Community" category - for Post Offices which play an active role in charity fundraising or in improving life in the local community.

The winners of the national awards will be announced on 21 May.

Sue Baines is really proud, and celebrated at a champagne reception and gala dinner with Lorraine Kelly at the Royal Opera House, Covent Garden.

Tytherington Outreach Post Office

Based in Tytherington Village Shop, the Post Office is open for business as follows:

MONDAY 9.00am to 1.00pm
WEDNESDAY 2.30pm to 4.30pm
THURSDAY 9.00am to 1.00pm

Ample car parking outside

Buy a Cromhall bag

Show your support for the village and help save the environment by buying a re-usable Cromhall shopping bag.

The bags are made of cotton, and are available to buy at £3.20 from Cromhall Post Office.

All proceeds go to ClinC

Support your Community Shop

We need more people in the village to use the shop to ensure we are able to keep this valuable village service running. By spending just £5 a week in the shop, you can make a difference.

Why not join our Membership scheme? Just pay £10 to become a lifetime member and enjoy spending your quarterly vouchers which give you a 25% discount – great value!

Could you do your bit to help keep the shop alive? Helpers and volunteers are always needed, and greatly appreciated.

Fortunately some new volunteers have come forward to work a couple of hours a week in the shop. However, the shop is still having difficulty staffing some slots, especially Thursday afternoons.
Extra help is appreciated on a regular or occasional basis. Some volunteers just pop into the shop, look at the rota and see if they are able to fill any empty space during the week.
If you are willing to fill a regular slot and are not available some weeks, cover can be arranged.

New helpers are given training and always work with an experienced person.

It is a great way to get to know people and what is going on in the village.

If you would like to help, call in the shop and speak to a supervisor.