29/10/2026
❤️ LET’S SUPPORT OUR LOCAL SHOPS! ❤️
Our local independent shops are the heart and soul of our communities, and it’s so important that we support them all the time, especially when times are tough.
Cobham Village Store is a local business that deserves our support. ❤️
We all love the convenience of shopping locally, but behind every small business are real people working hard to keep their doors open, serve their customers and be part of our community.
Sometimes, the smallest things can make the biggest difference. Pop in for a few bits, grab something you need, or simply spread the word and encourage others to shop local.
If we want to keep our villages full of character, independent businesses and that wonderful community spirit, we need to support them while we still can.
Please show Cobham Village Store some love. Every purchase, recommendation and share really does count.
Let's stand together and support our local businesses! ❤️
URGENT ANNOUNCEMENT:
Our Community Shop in Cobham Needs Your Help Now.
We are writing to you today with extremely heavy hearts. The financial figures for the year so far have arrived, and after many challenges (road closures, hiked energy bills, faulty equipment to name a few), the reality is critical. The shop is currently not doing well at all, and without immediate and significant support, we are facing the very real threat of permanent closure.
This shop was created to serve Cobham, but right now, we simply do not have enough community support to keep the doors open. We are fast running out of time and options.
We are making an urgent plea to everyone in the village and all surrounding areas. We need help, and we need it now. Specifically:
Grant Applications: We urgently need someone with experience or expertise in identifying and writing grant applications to help secure funding for the shop. If you have these skills or know someone who does, please get in touch immediately.
Ideas and Solutions: If you can offer practical help with turning things around, and increasing footfall, we want to hear from you.
Use the Shop: If you want a shop in this village, please support it. Every small purchase makes a difference to our survival. This is absolutely vital.
If you can help in any way, whether by offering practical help, helping with grants, or volunteering your time, please leave a comment below, send us a private message, or come into the shop to speak with us directly.
Please do not let Cobham lose this vital community asset.
We cannot do this alone.
Sevie and her very worried team ❤️
