May's top farm shop
A HEBDEN Bridge farm shop was named the Best Shop and Post Office in the region thanks to the personal touch of its caring and friendly staff.
Countryside Alliance gave the award to Highgate Farm Shop in Edge Lane, who beat competitors from Yorkshire, Nottinghamshire and Derbyshire to the title.
The shop, along with winners from other categories in the third annual Best Rural Retailers competition, will represent the region, vying for a national title in the New Year.
Countryside Alliance Spokesman James Bates said: “May sells everything - from kindling to a huge range of good wine; from cocktail umbrellas to magazines; pies and cakes to local eggs.
“What sets the Highgate Farm Shop apart though, is the personal attention given by May Stocks and her team. May not only delivers the newspapers and some post every day, she also calls in to all the elderly, sick and needy in this very remote area, providing a welcome social aspect to those who may not see anybody from week to week.”
The national final will be held at a House of Lords reception on February 6, 2008.
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