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The following update has been by provided by the Pitton Community Store Ltd.

 

Last week we held two meetings to share progress and to launch the Pioneer Share Scheme to raise funds for the next stage.  The two meetings were very well attended and it is clear that there is lots of support for development of a new community shop In Pitton.

We are only four days into the launch of the Pioneer Share Scheme and are pleased to report that we have already received over a third of our target funding.  A huge thank you.  With other pledges in the pipeline we hope to pass the halfway mark very soon.  The share scheme is open until 27th May.

If you were unable to attend, or have not yet had a chance to look at our documents you can find the Prospectus, Business Plan and Cashflow Forecasts in the links at the end of this email.

You can also pick up a printed copy of the prospectus from the village shop in Pitton.

Some people have asked if they can make a donation rather than buy shares at this point.  We are very happy to receive donations, however small.  To donate please follow the link below or contact Brian Cudby on 01722 712600.

Very best wishes and thank you again for your support so far

Brian Cudby

On behalf of Pitton Community Store Ltd

 

Details of how to invest via the Pioneer Share Scheme are here.

Business Plan

Cash flows forecasts

Website link.

The following has been provided by the Community shop team.

 

The Pitton Community shop project is progressing well and the next stage is to launch the first of our community share schemes.

 

We would like to invite you to a launch event which will provide information on the following and give you the opportunity to ask any questions: 

• The overall shop plan and timescale, and what the shop may look like
• Our progress so far, including feedback on our pre-planning application to Wiltshire Council, feedback from residents and progress with the village hall
• An outline of the next stage
• The Pioneer Community Share Scheme  – a prospectus will be available for you to take away
• Plans for further fund-raising
• How you can help

Two sessions have been organised, each with a short presentation (15 minutes) followed by the opportunity for questions and your suggestions going forward.  These sessions will be held on Friday 26th April at 7.30 p.m. and Saturday 27th April at 11:00 a.m in Pitton village hall.

 

We look forward to seeing you.  If you are unable to attend, but are interested in hearing more please contact Brian Cudby who will be able to provide you with a printed copy of the prospectus after the launch events.

Their website is here.

 

The recently adopted Biodiversity Policy of Firsdown Parish Council is available to view on our environment page.

Our area is blessed with lots of different and varied events supplying the villages with entertainment, education, support and ‘get togethers’. All these are run by volunteers and it is thanks to them that there is such a vibrant and enthusiastic atmosphere when events are put on and appreciation of the work that goes into these.

Time and Talents is an initiative that aims to provide details of all of these varied groups in a booklet that will shortly be delivered to households in the Firsdown and Winterslow areas.

This publication highlights the work of each group in the community, their current and future aims and how best to take their initiatives and plans forward.

Whether it is for 1 hour a month, or sitting at a computer, or getting your hands dirty, there is always something that you can do to help and enhance the work already in place.

There will be a free “Communities Day” at Winterslow Village Hall on 13^th April 1000-1600, where each volunteer group will have a table and a chance to meet the public (a bit like university refreshers day).

Refreshment & entertainment will be provided by volunteers on the day and the hope is to bring the community together to benefit everyone.