On Sunday 6th July, residents, friends and volunteers of Roadwater Village Community Shop and Café gathered to celebrate a remarkable milestone—the 10th anniversary of the shop’s opening in July 2015. Under a warm summer sun, around 70 guests convened on the patio and car park to enjoy a relaxed afternoon of food and heartfelt reflection, with music by local guitarist Dave Sherman.
Bruce Freeman, Chair of the Shop Management Committee, welcomed attendees and offered thanks to the volunteers, staff, customers, and shareholders who have supported the shop over the past decade.
Following Bruce’s remarks, Jennifer Duke, Deputy Lord Lieutenant of Somerset—and a regular customer—spoke warmly about the shop’s role in the community. She praised the volunteers and the shop’s strong ties with local food producers, noting how these relationships enrich village life and support the local economy.
The celebration concluded with the cutting of a beautifully decorated cake, made by Moira Lea, who also crafted the cake for the shop’s first anniversary. As slices were shared, many guests expressed their appreciation for the event and the shop’s enduring presence in the village.
Taken from an article by Mark Andrews, published in the West Somerset Free Press
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