The Village Today

Shop & Post Office

Our village shop and post office, owned by Mr. Jacob, is a vital part of our community, providing a wide range of essential household items and services. The shop stocks daily necessities such as milk, vegetables, bread, newspapers, stationery, cigarettes, beer, wine, and various other products.

In addition to running the shop, Mr. Jacob also arranges the delivery of newspapers around the village.

Shop Opening Hours:

• Monday to Friday: 9:00 am to 1:00 pm and 2:00 pm to 5:30 pm (except Wednesday)
• Wednesday: 9:00 am to 12:30 pm
• Saturday: 9:00 am to 12:30 pm

Support Our Post Office: A Community Effort

Hinton Charterhouse faces the risk of losing its valuable post office due to proposed changes by the Royal Mail. The plan to move the village sorting office to Bath, scheduled for March, threatens the viability of our local post office. At a recent meeting in the Hinton Memorial Hall, postmaster Roger Jacob highlighted the challenges the business is facing and urged residents to support the post office by using its services and purchasing groceries from the village shop.

The Hinton Charterhouse Parish Council is spearheading efforts to save our post office. Residents are encouraged to write to the Royal Mail, requesting them to reconsider the proposal, and to contact our local MP, Jacob Rees-Mogg, for his support.

Ten Simple Ways to Support Hinton Post Office

1. Buy milk from the Post Office, available in glass bottles and various types, including organic.
2. Purchase orange juice, also available in glass bottles.
3. Pick up fresh bread and eggs, with organic eggs also on sale.
4. Join the Post Office WhatsApp group by providing your mobile number to Roger for updates on fresh produce, meat, and organic products from Hinton House. You can also reserve food through the app.
5. Purchase newspapers and magazines directly from the Post Office.
6. Use the Post Office as a convenient cashpoint.
7. When you run out of a basic ingredient, visit the Post Office instead of driving elsewhere.
8. Bring your children to the Post Office to help them learn about money in a safe and friendly environment.
9. Drop off your dry cleaning at the Post Office rather than taking it to Bath.
10. Buy and order foreign currency for your upcoming holidays.

Stay informed about the latest products available at the Post Office by joining the WhatsApp group today!

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