Photos of the progress of the shop from initial groundworks in November 2017 to its opening on 30 June 2018.
- Groundworks begin November 2017
- Portakabin modules arrive January 2018
- Portakabin modules arrive January 2018
- Portakabin modules arrive January 2018
- Portakabin modules arrive January 2018
- Cedar cladding complete February 2018
- Cedar cladding complete February 2018
- Farmborough Community Shop – Coming Soon
- Inside the shop
- Long-view inside the shop
- Level access to main customer entrance
- Access ramp to rear for deliveries and occasional customer access
- View of fitted shop from coffee area/meeting space
- View of fitted shop from rear to main entrance
- View of the counter and fitted units
- View from behind the counter towards the main entrance
- The decking ready for opening on 30 June
- Entrance to the community shop is via a gate from the car park and to the right of the Memorial Hall
- Fresh fruit and vegetables
- Special offers
- Local produce
- General groceries
- Dairy and chilled meat from local butcher
- Snacks and sweets
- Frozen produce and ice cream
- Cereals and bread
- General groceries
- Personal care
- Essential products, including cooking ingredients, organic and gluten free ranges
- Ice cream!
- Newspapers
- The coffee shop
- Opening day! Mark Swabey (Chair), with Pam Carwardine (Volunteer) and Chris Bullock (Manager)
- The first visitors to the coffee shop
- First day of trading – 30 June 2018
- Chris Bullock (Manager), with Sam Ross (Secretary) and Phil Gray (Treasurer)
- The shop is open! Come on in and explore…