Ascott-under-Wychwood Community Web Site

Ascott had been without a Shop for five years when an opportunity arose in 2003 to provide a new one in conjunction with a new development of Houses that were to be built in the High Street. It was agreed that it would be owned and run by the residents of the Village as a Community Shop. With a very tight timescale – just over 6 months – the village set about fund raising, obtaining grants and getting volunteers to fit out the shop. We took over the building as a shell and had to provide all the services – Electrics, Heating and Plumbing, Plastering, Flooring, Woodwork and Decorating and then provide the Shelving and Freezer/Chillers. And then of course we had to provide the Stock. This was all achieved and in November 2003 the new shop was opened and trading began thanks to the huge effort from the Volunteers.

It was a very steep learning curve but we are now able to offer the following:-

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Fruit and Vegetables which are delivered fresh to the Shop on Monday, Wednesday and Friday.

Fresh Bread Monday to Saturday.

Baguettes, Croissants, Pasties etc baked daily on the premises.

Fresh Meat from Foxbury Farm on a Wednesday and Callows Farm Shop on a Friday.

Wine and Spirits from the Oxford Wine Company and Beer from Hook Norton Brewery.

Greetings Cards and a wide selection of more luxury goods plus a wide range of Groceries and Household items.

We are open as follows :-

Monday to Friday inclusive from 7.30am to 6.30pm

Saturday from 8.00am to 4.00pm

Sunday from 9.00am to 12 noon

Do call and see us – you will always receive a warm welcome.

If you are moving into the village it is a great way of getting to know people and we are always pleased to welcome new volunteers to help lighten the load.

The Management Committee

Shop Telephone Number. 01993 831240