Welcome
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Our new Community run shop is being built on the site of the former Lion Public House in Abberton & Langehoe and opening in Summer 2020 . . .
INVEST TODAY WITH OUR SHARE OFFER AND SUPPORT YOUR LOCAL COMMUNITY SHOP
AN IMPORTANT MESSAGE FROM THE CHAIRMAN OF THE SET-UP COMMITTEE JAMES LAMBERT
The world has changed a lot in recent weeks! Thank you to all villagers that attended the Information Day in early March. It was great to meet so many of you and to hear your thoughts about the shop.
Due to the Coronavirus situation, work on the shop was delayed slightly but we have made excellent progress in recent weeks. We have opened a bank account, signed an agreement to lease the building from the developers and finalised the Business Plan and Share Scheme Documents. Our next focus will be to recruit a Shop Manager - more information will be made available soon and after that we will be looking for volunteers to assist in the shop. We are planning for the shop to open in September.
Now is the time for our Community to get involved. In order to fit out the shop with shelving, freezers and chillers and to purchase the initial stock, we really need your financial support – which you can easily give by purchasing shares in the Abberton and Langenhoe Community Benefit Society which has been formed to run the Lion Corner Community Shop. We are looking to raise up to £50,000. Shares cost as little as £10 each (although we'd love you to invest more). As a shareholder, you can vote on important decisions in the future.
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We will apply for the government's Seed Enterprise Investment Scheme which offers, if granted, 50% tax relief to investors.
The pandemic has highlighted the importance of community spirit and how valuable it would have been to have had a local shop during these challenging times. In order to make the shop a success, and to provide our community with this vital additional facility, we now really do need your financial support – by purchasing shares or making a donation.
Please make OUR shop a success – invest in shares or donate today!
James Lambert chairalcs@gmail.com
Building Progress...
WHAT TO DO NEXT
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Download a copy of the Share Application Form
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Fill out the Application Form and return to Chair, ALCBS, 1 Sawkins Close, Langenhoe, CO5 7LU with a cheque payable to Abberton and Langenhoe Community Benefit Society Ltd or cash.
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Or, you can pay online to: Abberton and Langenhoe Community Benefit Society Ltd account at the Co-operative Bank: SORT CODE 08-92-99; ACCOUNT NUMBER 65892062 – using your surname as REFERENCE – and send a scanned copy of the completed Application Form by email to chairalcs@gmail.com
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To donate, please email chairalcs@gmail.com or call 07514 317 661.
Please remember – if the Application Form is not received or the transfer of funds not identified, the investment will not have taken place!
IF YOU CANNOT ACCESS THE INFORMATION FROM THE WEBSITE AND YOU REQUIRE FURTHER INFORMATION – PLEASE CALL OR TEXT 07514 317 661
WE'RE HIRING A
SHOP MANAGER
Required for opening in September 2020
The shop manager will deal with the day-to-day running of the shop. As manager, you will be required to have strong organisational skills, business acumen, and be able to lead a team of volunteers.
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You will be accountable to the Abberton and Langenhoe Community Society Committee and have a key role in ensuring the growth of the shop as a sustainable business for the Abberton and Langenhoe community.
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If you feel you would be a suitable candidate for this role, please contact Sarah, the Secretary of the Committee, for an application form and job description by email: secretaryalcs@gmail.com.
Virtual Walk Through
A big thank you to Richard from Virtronix for delivering the community shop walk through in Virtual Reality. Virtronix are creators of advanced immersive virtual tours and VR experiences. Take a look at their website: https://virtronix.co.uk/
Please note that the virtual walk through may not be compatible with some browsers.
Where?
Lion Corner, Mersea Road, Langenhoe CO5 7LF
