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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Is Our Shop Facing a Crisis?
In a way, it could be.
As many readers will know, we’ve been seeking new committee members to take on the roles of Treasurer and Secretary, but so far, no one has come forward. The current committee is clear: those of us willing to stand again cannot absorb these responsibilities without significantly increasing our existing workload.
We are committed to keeping the shop open and fulfilling its obligations. It remains a vital part of village life, a place we’ve all rallied around to create and support. But now, we need to share that commitment more widely. Taking on a committee role is a rewarding way to contribute, and we hope others will consider stepping in.
This won’t become critical until the next Annual Members’ Meeting in June 2026, but it would be extremely helpful — and reassuring — to identify new potential committee members well before then, allowing time for a smooth handover.
There’s flexibility in how we meet this challenge, so if you’re interested — or even just curious — please don’t hesitate to speak with me, or contact the current Treasurer and Secretary via Rowena or Kate in the shop, or email me directly at
It’s worth noting that while the committee works with professionalism and dedication, it’s also a friendly and welcoming group. I’ve enjoyed being part of it for many years.
Many thanks, Jon and the Committee
P.S. The committee is confident that the shop remains on a firm and sustainable financial footing.
Note: The committee member who fulfils the bookkeeper role is standing again.
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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