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Cheriton Fitzpaine Community Shop
Created by the community for the community
Villages without shops are just somewhere to live.
Inhabitants go to work and come home, go elsewhere for their shopping and probably don’t have much to do with other villagers.
Welcome
Welcome to our thriving community-run shop, located in the heart of Cheriton Fitzpaine village in Devon.
We stock everyday essentials to luxury chocolate. If you are after a pint of local milk, washing-up liquid, artisan cheeses or locally baked bread, we are happy to help.
We offer newspapers, stamps, cards, fresh veg, frozen food and much more. We are proud to support many local food producers.
Shop opening hours
Monday – Friday: 8:00 am – 16:30 pm
Saturday: 9:00 am – 12:30 pm
Sunday: Closed
Fresh Produce, Locally Sourced
Our shop offers a range of services for locals and visitors alike. Take advantage of our helpful click and collect service or pop in and say hi.
Learn MoreLet your imagination run wild
We are fully stocked with everything you need to enjoy your stay in the area, from loo roll to food for picnic days out, as well a range of gluten free and dairy free products including alternative milks.
Deli Board
Milk & Dairy Products
Fresh Local Juices
Local Cheeses
Fresh Eggs
Pickles & Condiments
Pies & Pasties
Cream Teas
Staycation
Our History
Roots deep in
the community
In late 2016, the last remaining village shop closed. Public meetings were held, working parties formed and quickly the community set to work on setting up a community shop, with guidance from the Plunkett Foundation.
Finding a site for the shop was a significant challenge and we are grateful to the Methodist Church for granting us a 10- year lease on land adjacent to the chapel.
Kevin, our shop manager has been with us since we opened in May 2018. He’s been supported by many volunteers who work in the shop and on the management committee.
Watch The Recharging Rural Video
The residents of Cheriton Fitzpaine in Devon rallied together to set up a community shop when their old post office faced closure. Hear how they got their project off the ground in just 18 months!
We are a community benefit society
We are registered under the Co-operative and Community Benefit Societies Act 2014, with not-for-profit status, our purpose being to serve the community.
Supplier Map
We are proud to support many local food and drink producers from around Devon.
- Youings
- OrchardLea
- Holleys – fine foods
- WestCountry
- Stoyles potatoes
- Little Emlett
- Honey from local hives
- Blakes Pasties
- Hawkridge – pies, yoghurts
- Curworthy cheese and yoghurts
Social Media Feeds
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Chairman Mike Porter and Treasurer Wendy Handcock were at the Village Hall Christmas Fare on…
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Two public meetings were held in Cheriton Fitzpaine on Tuesday 26th November to outline plans…
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BREAKING NEWS! The Community Shop WILL CLOSE in 3 years' time! UNLESS The community acquires…
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The First Fundraising Event for the Chapel Shop and Cafe A Barn Dance featuring the…
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Cheriton Fitzpaine Community Shop has the opportunity to secure its future by purchasing the Methodist…
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