December Newsletter
Welcome to our December newsletter. Please do encourage friends and neighbours to sign up to our monthly newsletter, you can forward this email and they can sign up HERE
PHOTO BY Kate Holloway, Selsley in the mist
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SHOP NEWS …….
We held our third annual Christmas launch in November as we unveiled an amazing selection of seasonal goodies - from stocking fillers to luxury gifts. There was a very popular raffle for a hamper with £100 worth of gorgeous goodies from the shop alongside mulled cider and tastings of a selection of sweet and savoury items.
The shop team have been busy sourcing some lovely Christmasy products which are perfect for gifting and are all available now, but will sell out quickly, here are a few favourites.
These delicious white chocolate covered biscuits with freeze dried raspberrys have been tried and tested! They make a lovely gift.
Santa biscuits are perfect to hide in a Christmas stocking.
Really delicious ethical bean to bar chocolates, I would be very happy to receive a box of these!
The most beautiful packaging as well as absolutely delicious florentines make these a super gift.
CAFE NEWS …..
The new menu in the cafe is proving popular, everyone is delighted that soup is back and the new oven has allowed us to extend the menu to include toasted sandwiches. you can view the full menu on the website here.
Rosemary is kindly offering a FREE Christmas origami workshop on Monday 8th December in the cafe 2pm - 3pm. All materials provided and no experience necessary, why not come and enjoy a gentle afternoon activity with a cup of tea and escape the frenzy of Christmas preparations for an hour!
MUSICAL SUNDAYS are back !
Our first one of the season was Sing Along a
Carol on Sunday 7 December it was a huge success, the mulled cider went down very well and everybody had a great sing song.
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Thank you to Veronica for organising and compering so well and to Sally for the excellent accompaniment.
On January 25th we will have the fabulous Annberliz Trio performing from 2.30-3.30, more details to follow.
WHAT’S ON IN DECEMBER.…
Tuesday 9th December - SALT BAKEHOUSE and GOOD SMALL FARMS in the forecourt 10.30 – 11.30am EVERY TUESDAY.
Wednesday 10th December - Funeral, shop and cafe closed 12.15 - 2pm
Friday 12th December - Friday Cuppa 10.30am -12 noon in the Church
Tuesday 16th December - SALT BAKEHOUSE and GOOD SMALL FARMS in the forecourt 10.30 – 11.30am EVERY TUESDAY.
Friday 19th December - Funeral, cafe closed 12.15 - 2pm. Shop to remain open.
Monday 22 December: Funeral, exact timings to be confirmed.
CHRISTMAS OPENING HOURS
Christmas Eve: Early closing at 1pm
Christmas Day: Closed
Boxing Day: Closed
New Year’s Day: Closed
Apart from that, we will be open from 8am
DATES FOR YOUR DIARY…
25th January 2026 - Musical Sunday - the Annberliz trio 2.30-3.30pm
15th February 2026 - Musical Sunday - Amberley Community Choir 2.30-3.30pm
15th March 2026 - Mothering Sunday, Tom Parker will join us on the Harp for a musical afternoon tea.
22nd March 2026 - Musical Sunday - Rodborough Folk orchestra
a little note on parking……….
Parking on the forecourt is for blue badge holders only. We would ask you kindly not to park on the gravel or on the forecourt unless you are loading and unloading for the parish rooms or are a blue badge holder. School, playgroup, walkers and emergency vehicles all need to safely access the forecourt and they can’t do this if it is being used as a car park.
From Alison our volunteer co-ordinator…….
VOLUNTEERING
Anyone who is interested in volunteering either behind the scenes or on the shop floor, should contact me on alison@truphet.com We always welcome new volunteers and full training and refresher training is a big priority for us.
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