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I used to travel on this line when visiting my Editor who lives in Devon ....
little did I know that I would eventually be living in a house that overlooked a small portion of this line near Umberleigh!
But how many stations do you get a view like this while waiting?
you have to put your hand out to stop it!
Yep, it's a request stop!
Exeter-Bound |
Here in Chittlehamholt in Devon we have a Community Village Shop.
It is entirely run by volunteers, was built with grants and donations.
Almost at the shop's second birthday, it is rapidly becoming the heart of the village.
Or what about a break while out on a sunny-day walk?
Pop in for an ice-cream or a cup of tea.
Raining?
How about a hot chocolate or coffee?
I don't help out in the shop (my eyesight isn't good enough to see the labels and use the till) BUT I run the Village Shop Blog Instead!
To me the Village Shop is what a country village is all about - so if ever you are visiting North Devon, do come to Chittlehamholt and call in at our shop!
It is entirely run by volunteers, was built with grants and donations.
Almost at the shop's second birthday, it is rapidly becoming the heart of the village.
- Need a quick essential?
- (In our case usually sugar, milk or tomato sauce)
- Forgotten to buy that birthday card?
- Want locally sourced produce?
- Fresh veg?
- Devon Butter or Cream?
- well, you know where to come!
Or what about a break while out on a sunny-day walk?
Pop in for an ice-cream or a cup of tea.
Raining?
How about a hot chocolate or coffee?
All guaranteed to be served with a smile
and a chance to have a chat and a laugh.
I don't help out in the shop (my eyesight isn't good enough to see the labels and use the till) BUT I run the Village Shop Blog Instead!
To me the Village Shop is what a country village is all about - so if ever you are visiting North Devon, do come to Chittlehamholt and call in at our shop!
all sorts if interesting things about our Village
photos, newsletter, a bit of history...
our Village Newsletter |
Finally a BIG thank you to everyone in the Village who,
one way or another, keep the shop going!
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That village shop looks like a fun place to sit for a while.
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DeleteI love that unmanned railway station. Reminds me of the one that was on the dismantled railway (before my time) not far from my grandmother's house. There was a flag that you waved to get the train to stop.
ReplyDeleteWaving flags sounds a bit like 'red flannelled petticoats' in the Railway Children! :-)
DeleteThe village shop looks so inviting!
ReplyDeleteIt is!
DeleteThanks for sharing these lovely pictures. An unmanned station is something special. :)
ReplyDeleteMy pleasure to share - and yes I do find the station exciting (not least because you always wonder if the train will come or not!)
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