A village shop forced to close after more than 100 years as a result of the pandemic has been thrown a lifeline.
Siop y Llan in Llanfair Talhaiarn, Conwy county, announced it was closing following a difficult year of trading due to Covid.
Clwyd West MS Darren Millar and county councillor Ifor Lloyd met locals to explore opportunities to reopen the shop.
Following discussions with Sue Tipler, the Sub-Postmistress, and Annette Tilsley (Netti), of the Swan Inn, Netti and her business partner Sian Howard have agreed to step in to reopen the shop.
It will reopen with basics such as bread, milk and eggs and then slowly increase its variety of stock and open for longer hours with a view to being fully operational by Easter.
Mr Millar MS said: “This is wonderful news for the village as the loss of the shop was a huge blow to local residents but it is now vital that people do make use of this important community facility to ensure that it stays open in the longer term.”
Cllr Ifor Lloyd, said: “Shops are vital for rural communities and are a lifeline for many people so I’m thrilled that Netti and Sian have stepped in. Locals now need to use it or lose it again in the future.”
Sue welcomed the news and said she believed the shop had been in the village for well over a century.
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