Coln Stores News
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: