| County | Yorkshire, Yorkshire and Humberside |
|---|---|
| Postcode | HX2 6UH |
| Opened | 2003 |
| Post Office | Yes |
| Legal | ViRSA IPS model rules |
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9am - 7pm Monday, Wednesday, Thursday and Friday
9am - 1pm Saturday and Sunday
Midgley is a village of approximately 600 people and is a mile outside the village of Mytholmroyd in West Yorkshire. The idea for the shop was born out of the activities of the Midgley Community Forum, which consists of 25 active members or representation from around 10 per cent of households in the village.
The Forum came together in October 2001 in response to the closure of the shop and Post Office in the August of that year. The group decided to relaunch the shop but needed property. Through local fund raising and support from the Countryside Agency and Post Office they raised the necessary set-up costs of £64,000.
A survey of local households yielded a response of 120 questionnaires – all but 120 of the respondents said that they would use the shop at least once a week and also gave an indication of the amount they would spend. The shop is constituted as a society registered for community benefit with the Industrial and Provident Society. 56 members have purchased £10 shares. The management consists of eight members (three officers) who are elected by AGM. A shop volunteer rota has been established and this involves 20 people contributing a few hours each week. The Midgley community shop and post office has been carried forward by a large group of active volunteers in the village. It provides a model for the response to the loss of local services. The active volunteers have shown considerable leadership in developing the business and, as with many rural villages, have brought a wide range of managerial skills to the development of the business.
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