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Change as Shula takes over store


HOLLINGBOURNE’svillage shop will open half-an-hour longer on weekdays as part of changes intro- duced from April 1. Shula Lee (pictured), who has


taken over the day-to-day running of the store, is also keen to hear from villagers abouthowthey would like the store to evolve. Shula,whohas lived in the village


for 12 years, said: “We sell every- thing from cucumbers to cigarettes and ice-cream to milk, bread and sandwiches, butwe need more cus- tomers to support us and let us know what they want us to stock and what services they need.” She has worked at the shop for


eight years, following a career as a personal assistant. She added: “I’ve loved working here and meeting people and now have more time to put into the venture as my children are older. “I’ve worked alongside Christo-


pher for many years, learning the ropes, and my PA skills are coming in to their own. The changes will be gradual as Christopher retires, after all it has been his life, but I amkeen to take the business forward.” The Eyhorne Street store will


open from 8.30am from Monday through to Sunday, closing at 5.30pm onweek days, 12.30 on Sat-


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the store, will also continue to open onWednesdays from 10am to 1pm. The decision to hand over the management of the business has saved the store from potential clo- sure.


Christopher Rudgard, who ran


the shop for 12 years butwanted to retire, will continue to support it fi- nancially while the long-term via- bility of the shop is reviewed. During the protracted search for


an alternative to the feared closure, one suggestion was to open a con- venience store at Hollingbourne sta- tion which would be able to capture footfall from passengers.


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