A West Cumbrian Spar has reopened after a 16-day revamp.
The shop, in Moorclose, Workington, now offers a Post Office as part of its transformation.
It closed on Sunday September 15 for the work and new features also include a coffee machine and a hot food to go counter.
Debbie Smith, Workington Town Community Trust manager, and members of Moorclose Community Centre joined James Hall & Co Ltd’s company stores director Fiona Drummond to cut the ribbon officially declaring it reopen yesterday, Wednesday October 2..
The first 50 customers through the door were given ‘Tonight’s Tea for Free’ and they also had a change to indulge in a sweet treat with a slice of Post Office cake celebrating its relocation.
A family fun day will also take place at the Spar on Saturday.
Ahead of the reopening, Spar has donated funding to Workington Town Rugby League Football Club and Moorclose Community Centre.
Debbie said: “We’re very grateful to Spar for the funding we have received. The funding will go to our holiday activity clubs, reducing the cost of these for youngsters wanting to attend, as our aim is taking down barriers to try and encourage and enable more children to access sport.”
Jonathan Cuthell, of Moorclose Community Centre, said: “We are very happy to have received the donation from Spar. Anything we get in goes straight back out towards helping the community. The unwanted fridge and microwave that were being taken out as part of the Spars refurbishment have also gone to good homes, so we are very pleased with the outcome.”
Valerie Logan, who lives around the corner, said: “Everything has improved. I thought ‘wow’, what an amazing job that has been done!
“I can pop over the road and get what I need. You always could get everything you wanted, but now there is even more. The staff are happy and welcoming, and the lower shelving has made it easier to see and more of a pleasant place to shop.
“I also really like the coffee machine. I can get a decent latte now, which is always my choice, without having to get the cost of a bus into town.”
