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Energy initiative exceeds expectations

2 December 2020 by admin

In February 2020, the Farmborough Community Shop Management Committee made the decision to launch an initiative to improve the energy efficiency of the shop, raising the funds needed through community pledges and grant applications.

The aims were to replace inefficient electrical equipment alongside the installation of 14 solar photovoltaic (solar PV) panels. The total investment needed was in excess of £6,000, which would save the shop at least £500 per year. To maximise the saving, the solar PV panels needed to be fitted before the end of March to qualify for preferential Feed-in Tariff (FIT) electricity rates.

The full cost of the project was achieved within weeks of the initiative’s launch, including a grant of £2700 from The Naturesave Trust towards the cost of the solar PV installation, which was installed mid-March, one week before lockdown.

A comparison of energy use between 2019 and 2020 for the six months from April to September has shown a reduction of 3311kWh, which equates to a saving of £511 to the shop and a reduction in the amount of CO2 totalling 117kg.

Phil Gray, Treasurer to Farmborough Community Shop said, “The installation of the solar PV panels, funded through a combination of grant funding from The Naturesave Trust and community pledges, has surpassed our expectations. Our original calculations indicated that we would reduce our annual electricity bill by £550, but the operational figures show that the panels have exceeded this in just over six months of use.

“Farmborough Community Shop is currently using 80% of the total energy being produced by the panels, and this is saving us money which can be spent in other areas of our business and increasing community support. A significant reduction in CO2 is also something we are proud to have achieved, making our business more environmentally sustainable.”

The community shop has been an important hub of the village since 2018, but 2020 has seen a greater need for its services, with over 500 home deliveries made to local vulnerable and shielding villagers throughout the Covid crisis.

The Naturesave Trust is funded by the activities of Naturesave Insurance, the UK’s leading ethical insurance provider for individuals, businesses, charities and community groups.

Our project has been featured in the following local press and media:

Midsomer Norton and Radstock Journal
Keynsham Town Community Radio (KTCRfm)

Radstock Nub News

Filed Under: News Tagged With: community, energy, Naturesave Trust, savings, solar panels

We’re here for you, all year round

15 November 2020 by admin

However long the restrictions last, you can rely on us to be here to support you.

Whether it’s daily essentials, local produce and treats, or a little takeaway to lift your spirits, we have something for everyone.

And if you are self-isolating or shielding and in need of supplies, please contact us and we will deliver to your door.

Covid-secure, friendly and welcoming — your local shop!

Filed Under: News Tagged With: community shop, covid-19, Farmborough, help, support

We need cleaners…

20 September 2020 by admin

Can you volunteer about 2 hours per month to help us regularly deep clean the shop?

Needed after business hours on evenings and /or at weekends. All materials and equipment provided.

Please contact info@farmboroughshop.co.uk

Filed Under: News Tagged With: cleaner, cleaning, community shop, covid-19, help, volunteer

We need a bookkeeper…

13 September 2020 by admin

Can you volunteer about 2 hours per month to help us with our accounting?

Good computer skills or experience of using Quickbooks/Xero are required.

For more information and to discuss, please contact Phil Gray on 07894 177401, accounts@farmboroughshop.co.uk

We need a bookkeeper

Filed Under: News Tagged With: bookkeeper, community shop, help, quickbooks, volunteer, xero

August bank holiday opening

23 August 2020 by admin

Our opening hours on Monday 31 August will be from 9am to 1pm.

We look forward to welcoming you for a tasty treat or to top-up on your groceries.

Please remember to bring a face covering, to use the hand sanitiser when entering and leaving the store, and to follow social distancing signage.

We are also still restricting shop access to one customer at a time in-store. Apologies for any inconvenience if you have to wait, but we need to keep our shop safe for both customers and staff.

Thank you for your continued patience and support.

Filed Under: News Tagged With: august, bank holiday, covid-19, monday, opening times

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How to find us

We are located on Little Lane, Farmborough, BA2 0AH, behind Farmborough Memorial Hall.

To access the shop, arrive at Farmborough Memorial Hall car park, walk through the gate to the right of the hall, across the patio and you will find us in the timber-clad building to the rear of the hall.

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