Thank you The Bakers Shop

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When the July print edition of Wendover News went to press, retail businesses which were classified as “non-essential” were opening up after many weeks in lockdown due to severe regulations imposed while the Coronavirus pandemic swept through the UK. During that very difficult period, local businesses rallied to the cause of making sure that all local people were supplied with their basic needs for food and cleaning which were the main issues during the emergency.

The contribution of Wendover News was to upload to our social media and website everyday, the current information about which businesses were able to offer these necessary products. Wendover Parish Council recruited volunteers through the Good Neighbour Scheme. These people delivered the necessary goods to vulnerable people who could not go out for whatever reason.

In this article we identify one of the businesses which helped us in our hour of need. It is not a comprehensive list. Please write to Wendover News if you would like to share the lockdown story of a Wendover business which went out of its way to help you during lockdown and we will publish it for you. Already available: Budgens, Lloyds Pharmacy, Wendover Post Office. To follow: Kings Farm Shop, No2 Pound Street. This article first appeared in the July print edition of Wendover News. The entire edition can be seen here.

Thank you The Bakers Shop

As soon as lockdown hit, The Bakers Shop started a delivery service to enable locals to receive locally sourced essentials and delicious handmade treats at their doorstep. They also extended their opening hours to 7 days a week 6am-3pm. Customers directed sourcing produce they wouldn’t normally sell. It was a challenge they rose to willingly. They had an incredible amount of support from locals wanting to help with deliveries which was such a blessing and they are so grateful. A special thank you to John, Leah & Martin to name but a few of the many who have given a massive amount of their time. Another huge thank you to the staff, who worked tirelessly to fill the orders. Thank you.