Coln Stores News
5 August 2026
We're delighted to include Hatherop-based The Family Veg Company among our list of local suppliers. Find out more about our local suppliers here. And we hope to let you know soon about two more local suppliers who will be joining the Coln Stores 'family'.
24 July 2026
Coming soon...New developments at Coln Stores!
8 July 2026
Sadly, we are not UK Champions. But we can be proud that we are South-West Champions! Thanks to our loyal customers and supporters, not only for voting for us, but for your ongoing commitment to all that we seek to achieve at Coln Community Stores.
8 July 2026
5 July 2026
Pictures from the Coln Fete, Produce Show and Party... we'll be adding more as we receive them so check back from time to time…
… and here are our Produce Show Cup and Trophy winners:
Under 6 cup: Holly Duff 6-11 Cup: Iris Bowring Rose Cup: Sarah Fraser St Aldwyns Cup: Anthony van Oss
Fruit & Veg Cup: Angus Martell Home-made Produce Cup: Albee Yeend
Walter Raleigh Challenge (Best Potato Crop): <12: Rosannah Rusby Open: Anthony van Oss
BEST IN SHOW: Jean's Cup: Iris Bowring Boucher Cup: Albee Yeend Family Shield - Yeend
Under 6 cup: Holly Duff 6-11 Cup: Iris Bowring Rose Cup: Sarah Fraser St Aldwyns Cup: Anthony van Oss
Fruit & Veg Cup: Angus Martell Home-made Produce Cup: Albee Yeend
Walter Raleigh Challenge (Best Potato Crop): <12: Rosannah Rusby Open: Anthony van Oss
BEST IN SHOW: Jean's Cup: Iris Bowring Boucher Cup: Albee Yeend Family Shield - Yeend
27 June 2026
21 June 2026
21 May 2026
Just part of our community engagement...
We're delighted that we've been able to raise over £1100 for Great Western Air Ambulance.
Thanks folks for all that you do!
20 May 2026
New Product!
We are happy to announce that we are now stocking delicious Cotswold Honey from Shilton.
We are happy to announce that we are now stocking delicious Cotswold Honey from Shilton.
10 May 2026
How the
reported on our Countryside Alliance Awards success:
https://www.wiltsglosstandard.co.uk/news/26092498.village-shop-near-cirencester-named-best-south-west/
https://www.wiltsglosstandard.co.uk/news/26092498.village-shop-near-cirencester-named-best-south-west/
7 May 2026
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Thanks to all you lovely people who voted for us, Coln Community Stores is the South-West Region WINNER of the Village Shop & Post Office category of the 2026 Countryside Alliance Awards! We now look forward to the results of the National Awards where we shall be assessed against the winners in our category from the other five regions. The fact that Coln Community Stores has progressed this far in the Countryside Alliance awards is due to more than the votes you cast for us. Equally important is the commitment and dedication of our staff and volunteers who time and time again demonstrate their community ethos in their professionalism and friendly interactions with customers in shop, café and post office. Big high-fives to everyone involved! Break out the champagne! |
30 April 2026
8 April 2026
Hector (7 years) won the most creative award in our Easter Egg competition. He's pictured here, alongside his sister Connie, with his decorated bonnet and Easter Egg prize.
Well done, Hector! Enjoy the Easter Egg!
24 March 2026
A date for your diary.... and an invitation to participate!
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11 March 2026
We’re proud to announce that we have received a '5' Food Hygiene Rating – the highest possible score!
This recognition reflects our commitment to maintaining the highest standards of cleanliness, food safety, fresh ingredients, and exceptional quality for all our customers.
7 February 2026
An exciting day for Coln Community Stores as Café Coln opened after a complete refurbishment.
The refurbishment, offering better customer-facing facilities and space for staff, was made possible thanks to government funding as part of the UK Shared Prosperity Fund awarded by Cotswold District Council. The funding recognises Coln Community Stores' strong alignment with the UK Shared Prosperity Fund objectives - particularly its focus on community and place, as well as our role as a valued community hub.
The refurbishment, offering better customer-facing facilities and space for staff, was made possible thanks to government funding as part of the UK Shared Prosperity Fund awarded by Cotswold District Council. The funding recognises Coln Community Stores' strong alignment with the UK Shared Prosperity Fund objectives - particularly its focus on community and place, as well as our role as a valued community hub.
The official opening was performed by Sally Harris, daughter of Jean Sinton MBE who ran Coln Stores and Coln Post Office for almost 25 years.
August 2025
Together We Have Raised £3,500 for Local Charities!
A heartfelt ‘thank you’ to everyone who participated in the celebration of 150 years of our shop and the role it still plays in our community.
Thanks to your generosity, the four free-entry events across July raised £3,500 and every penny will go to local charities.
As always, we’ll be looking to the CHEQS community to help us decide how best to put the money to good use. You’ll hear more about that process in due course.
Thanks to Ed Brown for the aerial picture... and see a short video of our 150th Anniversary Celebratory Party below:
A heartfelt ‘thank you’ to everyone who participated in the celebration of 150 years of our shop and the role it still plays in our community.
Thanks to your generosity, the four free-entry events across July raised £3,500 and every penny will go to local charities.
As always, we’ll be looking to the CHEQS community to help us decide how best to put the money to good use. You’ll hear more about that process in due course.
Thanks to Ed Brown for the aerial picture... and see a short video of our 150th Anniversary Celebratory Party below: