Our Mission Statement.
• To provide a sustainable and attractive shop which will deliver valued products and services to the whole community.
• In addition the shop will enable social engagement across the whole parish and will use its surplus funds to develop the business and to support a range of community projects and needs.
Yarpole Community Shop Association privacy statement can be accessed here.
Yarpole Community Shop (The Shop in the Church)
Green Lane Yarpole Leominster HR6 0BB
Shop open Monday to Friday – 9.00am to 5.00pm
Saturday – 9.00am to 1.00pm
Sunday & Bank Holidays - closed (pre-ordered newspapers available)
Post Office open 9.00 - 12 midday Monday to Saturday.
Royal Mail Collection 11.00am weekdays. 
Telephone: 01568 780148 Email:
Why not become a Shareholder and help secure the future of our Shop? Shares cost just £10.00. Shareholders of our community co-operative are entitled to elect the board of managers, vote at the AGM and apply for a customer account at the shop.
Apply to become a Shareholder.
The Shop is managed by a Shop management Board made up of volunteers. The Board is always in need of committed people to help secure the future of the community shop.
Apply to become a Board Member.
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Prescriptions
The Herefordshire and Worcestershire Integrated Care Board have terminated the arrangement which allowed Yarpole Good Neighbours Scheme to collect prescriptions from Kingsland pharmacy so that they could then be collected by patients from the shop. The pharmacy is now only allowed to release medication to an individual collecting on the patient’s behalf on the condition that it is then handed directly to the patient. The shop is no longer allowed to store prescriptions for collection. To help those few patients who are unable to collect prescriptions from Kingsland in person, and who do not have a relative or friend that they can call on, we have set up a “buddy” system comprising a few volunteers who are willing to collect on behalf of an individual. Please let Rowena know if you need the help of a “buddy” to collect your prescription and she will make appropriate arrangements.
New Bakery
We have been delighted to receive a weekly delivery of the wonderful home baked breads and cakes from the Small Bakery in Orleton. Freshly baked on the day of delivery by Andreea, using only organic flour and no additives, preservatives or chemicals. Her signature focaccias are delicious - try them warmed in the oven for a light supper. As well as a wholemeal or granary loaf we also get her milk bread which is similar to a light brioche - absolutely delicious. The doughnuts arrive warm and are filled with either a jam or chocolate or custard filling. Pre-orders for these are already being taken! Lime drizzle coconut cake slices, cherry bakewell and Battenberg have all been tried so far and her raspberry brioche frangipane rolls are a lovely treat with a coffee! We order different items each week so come along on a Tuesday and see what has arrived - or put a request in and we will order accordingly!
Post Office news
We are pleased that we can now take orders for all currencies in the Post Office. Previously customers had to go online to order for all currencies except euros - however we can now do this for you to save you the bother. The ordered currency will be available for collection the following morning after 11:00. Euros continue to be available for immediate purchase.
Yarpole Community Shop account holders:
Message to all account holders. We would be very grateful if account holders could use BACS to settle their accounts on a monthly basis. Cheque and credit card payments incur the Shop in a charge.
If you are able to pay by BACS/Faster payment then these are the details you need:
Account Name: Yarpole Community Shop
Sort Code: 60-83-01
Account Number: 20387813
In the Reference field please enter the full name of the shop account holder whose account you are paying.
If you wish to become an account holder please use the link. Yarpole Shop Account Application Form.
In order to become an Account Holder you must be a Shareholder. To apply to become a Shareholder click on the link here.
Our shop and Post Office are what helps to make Yarpole the great place it is.
If you feel you would like to volunteer in either the Café or the Shop please follow the link. Volunteer here.
The Shop was voted Best Village Shop & Post Office in the UK in 2010 in the Countryside Alliance Awards. A group from the shop travelled to the House of Lords to be presented with the award.
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