There is some good news about our high street. The Indian sweet shop and essential source of Vicarage samosas has not, in fact, shut down. They are just closed on Mondays. Phew.
However, Padda’s supermarket (together with the two other associated shops) is still shut. Theories as to the reason for its closure are still unconfirmed, but added to the speculation about immigration issues and bank woes was the suggestion that the shops may have been closed by Food Standards. A few people thought the shop fridges were not cold enough and also that Food Standards were the only people who could shut a shop down so quickly.
So we are still devoid of a handy source of aubergines, lemons, poppadoms and large bags of onions. You’ll be relieved to hear that we’re just about coping. What happens next remains to be seen but it’s looking like the reduction of retail options in our tow-un is continuing.
The Vicar's Wife 
I live 4 miles from the nearest shop and 35 miles around Lochs and Mountains from the larger supermarkets……..
Hi theministersmrs. One of the reasons I am thankful to live in the inner city is that I don’t have to be nearly as organised as someone who lives somewhere like you do! But we don’t have the views either…
I happen to know that 3 miles from the High Street in your picture you can get large bags of onions and most things. You don’t have to go far in the Black Country! :)The price of petrol is getting a bit much though.
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