With immediate effect the shop will be moving to a delivery/collection service only. No customers will be allowed inside the shop except for essential Post Office transactions. Customers can shop from the front door of the shop by giving their requests to the staff/volunteers in attendance

We strongly urge you to place orders for collection or delivery by email to [email protected]. By using email you keep the shop phone line free and save us considerable time. If you are unable to place an order by email call us on 01428 682176. Orders for delivery or collection on the same day should be placed by 11am.

There will be no takeaway food or hot drinks.

Thank you for your understanding and please stay safe.

One of our volunteers tested positive for Coronavirus on Friday 19^th March.

Their last shift was on Thursday 12th March from 11:00-13:00. We believe that they may have been in the shop since, but we cannot confirm this.

We looked at the current government guidance and, on the basis of that, have decided to keep the shop open.

We send our love and support to our dear friend and their family.

If you’ve visited the shop in the last few days, you will know that we are encouraging social distancing by allowing only three customers in the shop at a time and we are asking everyone to de-sanitise their hands before entering the shop. We have a group of volunteers who are helping to apply these procedures at the entrance to the shop. These volunteers are also able to organise for your shopping to be done for you if, for any reason, you would prefer not to enter the shop. We ask that, if at all possible, payments at the shop are made by card, not cash.

The shop is currently well stocked and open its usual hours. Unfortunately we will not be able to operate the Post Office on Monday afternoons for the foreseeable future, other than that the Post Office is operating as normal.

The Marry Harriers has prepared a special take-away menu for people who are self-isolating. This can be paid for over the phone and delivery will be free of charge to the doorstep, carried out by a team of volunteers

The service is also available for those who are not self-isolating but orders will need to be collected from the pub doorway. 

In addition the pub is offering a free hot drink and 50 per cent off a pub food bill for all emergency staff and teachers.

Thank you to Jake, David and all the staff at the Merry Harriers.

Every household within the parish of Hambledon will receive a hand-delivered postcard asking if assistance is needed when self-isolating. The card lists contact numbers for parish councillors who can then arrange for help to be delivered.

This can involve picking up shopping or other supplies, collecting prescriptions, posting mail or simply making a friendly phone call.

The cards are being delivered by volunteers and it is hoped that this will be carried out by the end of this coming weekend. If you, or someone you know, does not receive a card, please contact Robin McKeith on 07886 463498 and Stewart Payne on 07831 393561.

Please keep the card in a handy location for reference if needed.

From Friday 20th March, Hambledon Village Shop will be offering a delivery/collection service. The delivery service is aimed at those required to self-isolate. The collection service is primarily for those that are able to visit the shop, but would prefer not to enter the shop. We encourage people if at all possible to use the collection service in preference to the delivery service. There is no charge for either service. 

Customers can email orders to [email protected] at any time, if email is not an option, orders can be made by phoning the shop on 01428 682176 during shop hours. Please note that if you are calling, the best time to do so is between 9:30am and 10:30am or 2:30pm and 3:30pm when the shop is relatively quiet. 3:30pm is the latest an order can be placed for same day delivery or collection.

When placing an order, either by email or phone you must leave a contact number and postcode.

We will attempt to meet your requests as closely as possible but may make appropriate substitutions depending on product availability.

Collection

Orders for collection should be available to collect 1 to 2 hours after they are placed. You will receive a telephone call confirming that your collection is ready, at which point you should immediately arrange for collection. Orders cannot be set aside for next day collection. Payment should be made by card on collection.

Home Delivery

Free delivery, for those unable to visit the shop, will be available within a 2 mile radius of the shop. Orders for home delivery will be delivered on the day they are placed provided they are placed before 3:30pm. The delivery will be made by a village volunteer, who depending on the circumstances, may leave the delivery outside your property and call you to let you know it’s been delivered. Payment for home delivery should not be made on delivery, but should be arranged separately with the shop.

Many thanks to the volunteers who have already stepped forward to help with this service. We would ask you to bear with us while we get processes in place to deliver it in a timely manner. We would also ask that you only use these services if you need to. We reserve the right to refuse the service if we feel it is being abused.

Any questions about this service should be addressed to [email protected].

The following is an abbreviated version of a document prepared for Shop staff and volunteers outlining some policies and procedures regarding the shop’s operation during the Covid-19 outbreak. It is being posted here to provide the community with an understanding of the steps being taken to keep the Shop operating safely and in a way that best serves the requirements of the community during this difficult period.

Specific instructions on the Shop’s home delivery/collection service will follow soon. Day-to-day updates on the operation of the shop will be provided on the Shop Facebook page at facebook.com/hambledonvillageshop/ and on the village web site when appropriate.

Hambledon Village Shop – Coronavirus Response

The Shop performs a vital service and is a lifeline for many residents so our top priority is to keep it open.

The safety of our customers, volunteers and professional staff is paramount and whilst it is not possible to predict what’s going to happen in the coming weeks and months, we believe that we should heed government advice and ‘prepare for the worst’. The worst case scenario for the Shop is that someone who presents with the virus is found to have been in the Shop and/or in contact with customers and/or staff. We will address that scenario in a moment.

Phase 1 – Before the Worst Case Scenario

We will do our best to keep the Shop, Deli-Café and Post Office operating normally as long as it is safe to do so and we have the staff available.  Continue reading →

Bertie has gone missing, last seen at 1pm on Sunday March 15th on Hydon’s Ball. He is microchipped and with collar. He is a very approachable and loving Wheaten Terrier. Contact 07817 733655 or 07889 167784 with any information.

With coronavirus in mind, the village hall committee have taken the decision to cancel our film nights until further notice. 

The hall is still open for bookings, clubs and classes as usual but we would like users to bear in mind the fact they do so at their own risk.

Hambledon Vets welcome Headley Vets 15th March in the Quarter Final of the County Cup. With the Dons looking to make history and progress to the semi finals for the first time in their history.

Simon and the Lads would appreciate any support as they look to progress to the next round. Kick-off is 10:30am and the bar will be open for refreshments.

Hope to see you there. 

Come on You Dons

We are looking for prizes to be donated for the Grand Draw at this years Summer Fete on the 20th June.

Please contact Matt Kiley on 07557479349 or [email protected] if you can help in any way.