Please take a look at our shop video to see the type of things that we stock - we are so excited to have this, which was very kindly produced by Wiltshire College students, Aidan Hill and Jordan Hood, as part of a work experience project.

If you would like to become a shareholder, please print off the application form here - shares are only £5 each and you must be aged 16 years old or over.

SHOP NEWS

Raffles and More...

Congratulations to Louise Williams who is the winner of the Turkey raffle!
Our hamper raffle is now open at only £1 a ticket, available from the shop - this would make a beautiful gift or keep it for you and your family this Christmas.
Also in stock is beautiful, sustainably farmed, smoked trout and salmon - why not pair it with our new white wine? Mince pies are available too and looking delicious, at four for £2, they can't be missed.

Christmas Opening Hours:

Monday 21st December – Wednesday 23rd December: 9.30am – 1pm & 3pm – 5pm
Christmas Eve: 9am to 1pm
Christmas Day: CLOSED
Boxing Day: 9.30am – 12pm
Bank Holiday Monday, 28th December: 9.30am – 12pm
Tuesday 29th – Thursday 31st: 9.30am – 12pm         
New Year’s Day: CLOSED
Saturday 2nd January onwards: OPEN as usual 9.30am – 12pm

Order Your Christmas Turkey and More....

(<a href='https://www.freepik.com/photos/christmas'>Christmas photo created by timolina - www.freepik.com</a>)
We are pleased to be able to offer you the following meats for Christmas this year:

•     Rolled/boned turkey breast £12 per kilo
•     Whole bronze free range turkey £12.50 per kilo
•     Free range chicken £7 per kilo
•     Pigs in blankets £10 per kilo
•     Cooked ham £1.30 per 100g

A deposit of £20 will be required for whole turkey & rolled/boned breast and £5 for ham and chicken.
The closing date for orders is Saturday 12th December and collection is on Christmas Eve (Thursday 24th December) by noon.

Christmas Posting and PostPoint Update

The new Christmas 1st and 2nd class stamps are now available from the shop and Christmas cards are on sale too.
There are scales to weigh your items, envelopes and packaging and the post box is only a few yards away, however the shop regrets to inform you that the PostPoint will no longer be in operation due to changes in the Royal Mail's operations and the costs involved in keeping it going.

Committee update
At this year's AGM, Jane Burton, Pat Squires and Louise Williams stepped down from the committee and thanks go to them for their continued support and contributions over the years. Art Christie and Nyall Donald were welcomed on to the committee.

Last Posting Dates for Christmas
For all the last posting dates for Christmas take a look at:
www.royalmail.com/christmas/last-posting-dates
Don't forget that you can buy your stamps from us - Christmas 1st & 2nd class now in stock!

New Manager

The Committee of Kington St Michael Village Shop is delighted to announce the appointment of Nyall Donald as the new shop manager.  The Committee and Nyall have some great ideas for the future of the shop and look forward to sharing them with you.  If you are a local producer or craft person interested in providing us with products get in touch.

Sanitising Station

Please note that the shop now has a hand-sanitising station in the foyer, and asks that all customers and visitors to the shop use it before entering. Thank you.

July Update - New Committee
In March Jessica Puddy was welcomed on to the committee and has taken on the position of Shop Secretary.  Four new committee members have joined, and bring a huge variety of talents and experience with them; they are Adam and Charlotte Sparkes, Cathy Mundy, and Diane Allen, who bring the committee up to its full contingent of ten; Diane has taken on the position of Chairman.  Thanks go to our outgoing members - Anneliese Hillyer-Thake, who is moving away, and Avril Balmforth and Linda Durno, who estimate that, between them, they have served between 25 to 30 years on the shop committee; both will remain as volunteers.

New In
We are now stocking 500g Greek style natural yogurt and 450g Greek style honey yogurt, local butter, and baking margarine - and we still have some 500g Yeo Valley Strawberry yogurt in the chiller. If you're a fan of long life milk, we have several 1 litres of semi skimmed.

If you're running low on hand santiser we have some small handbag size bottles for sale. Sneezing with the pollen? We've got hay fever tablets and nasal spray.

Shop's birthday
Did you know that the shop has been here at the village hall since 2004, and run as a community shop since 2007?  May 1st was our 13th birthday!  When these difficult times are over, do keep supporting us, like we are supporting the village now, and help us to continue for another 13 years and more.

Spring in the Shop

Thank you for supporting our shop - now and in the future.

Shop Screen

We now have a screen up in the shop, to help to keep everyone safe. You'll still be able to see our lovely volunteers 😊

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Charity Collection
Thank you to everyone who popped their change in to the Dorothy House
collection box in 2019 - this raised £15.05 for the charity.

Fresh Bread
The shop is stocking bread and other goodies from Taylors of Bruton and any of the loaves can be ordered ready sliced.  All items (except the lardy cake and lardy slice) are vegetarian and some are also vegan.  All come wrapped, with ingredients and allergens listed.  Here's a price list of products available to order.  Please note that a few items have now been discontinued - just ask!

Gifts
If you need a gift for any occasion, the new range of Wild Strawberry Designs jewellery is now in stock, together with scented candles, wine, spirits and liqueurs, and gift packs or order a home-made cake. 

We love our volunteers - without them the shop wouldn't run, as every single one of us is a volunteer.
Would you like to join us? Why not make it your New Year's resolution?
We really could do with some extra help, either in a regular slot or to cover holiday - to find out more, please give Avril a call on (01249) 750671. Thank you!

Gifts

Now in stock are decorated tins of biscuits, which are ideal for all sorts of occasions, such as birthdays, teacher "thank you" or just because!  We also have some delicious liqueurs and various gins.

Volunteers Wanted

Parachuting Success

A victorious Bungee, after parachuting from the church tower in September 2019, complete with certificate and bandaged arm from injury sustained on landing.  Before the jump he was very nervous and said 'Don't ever ask me to do this again'!

KSM Bees Are Busy!

Get it while you can - from our new village honey supplier.

Wine!

Cool down after a hot day with one of our beers or bottles of wine....or for non-drinkers we also have an offer on Marshfield Farm ice cream, as well as our new stock of Lovington's ice cream and Toblerone ice cream.

Parish Map

Do you like to roam and ramble around and about the parish? Well, we have the ideal thing for you - our new Kington St Michael laminated walking map. It's double sided and measures 47 x 32cms.

• Easy to read mapping at a scale of 1:16 000 (approx 4 inches to 
a mile)
• Laminated for weatherproofing
• Useful scale ruler for distance and walk time
• Slips easily into your pocket

Become a "Regular"
Why not resolve to buy certain items from us throughout the year?  For example you could could buy all of your greetings cards, gift wrap, stationery and stamps, or all the ingredients for baking a cake, or eggs, bacon & beans for a fry-up, or all of your staple storecupboard items (rice, tinned items, etc), or all of your breakfast cereals!
The combinations are endless (well almost!), but you get the idea.

Bartlett's Is Back!
Back by popular demand - Bartlett's bacon and ham.