The Village Trading Store Announces Closure
Huge blow for Churchfield Road with popular shop departing
The Village Trading Store. Picture: Facebook
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November 28, 2024
Laura Forsyth, the owner of The Village Trading Store on Churchfield Road, has announced that the shop is to close.
The popular orange store has been a fixture on the street for the last fifteen years but Laura has decided not to renew the lease which is up for renewal.
It will remain open through the Christmas period and serve its last customer at the end of January next year.
Having worked as a television props buyer and set decorator, the daughter of Bruce, one of the nation’s most popular ever entertainers, launched the store just before Christmas in 2009 and crammed it with all sorts of gifts, homeware, jewellery, vintage clothing and character furniture.
In a post announcing the closure she said, “This decision is not with a heavy heart, I have had many wonderful memories. Even through uncertain times, I have kept smiling, celebrating the friendship and loyalty of our amazing customers, particularly during the pandemic when your loyalty kept us going. “
Laura Forsyth in her shop
Products from The Village Trading Store will continue to be available online and there is a chance for some late-night shopping this Friday and Saturday (29 & 30 November) with a glass of fizz also on offer.
Laura said, “I have had a vision to bring the community something special and I thank you so much for making it a reality, what a wonderful journey thanks to all of you.”
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