Micheldever Village Store

I hope that I can keep you updated on how things are progressing with the village store. First and foremost, I want to thank the community for the wonderful welcome we have had, I, my business partner Sushi, my mother-in-law Sabena and my sister-in-law Basha feel so at home here already and we all look forward to developing the store that you want and need.

There are several things going through the official processes at present.

We are nearly there with our licence to sell alcohol.

Items for celebrations will be on the shelves shortly–cards, gifts, chocolates and more.

By the time you read this we should be able to serve a range of fresh coffee.

Our early days have been a little challenging as we get our staffing right between Micheldever and our store in Winchester. This should have been resolved by the time you read this.

Every day we get a clearer understanding of the wishes and needs of the community and we are focusing on serving those wishes and needs.

I am conscious that we need to be better at getting things on social media and we will be addressing this.

Soon there will be a sign on the roadside verge so that the presence of the store is clearer.

For me and my family, it is a privilege to have the store in Micheldever and we look forward to the future accordingly.

Rajeev

Micheldever Harvest Supper

After a break of several years, it was good to once again share a harvest supper with our friends and new acquaintances.

The evening was a great success and attended by around 40 people. Several local residents had helped to decorate the hall and prepare a superb supper and dessert, with a bar of course, enjoyed within a very cosy and friendly atmosphere. The evening closed with some light entertainment which was the perfect ending.

This will now be an annual event, when we will share our community spirit with good food, and fellowship.

The event raised approximately £350 which is a brilliant effort considering this event was the first time for a while and we look forward to a larger attendance year on year.

A huge thank you to all who worked so hard to help make the harvest supper such an enjoyable time for us all.

Maurelle and Olly.