W E N E E D

In the small 'village of the heart' (as the locals call it) came the news that the Cumnock General Store might close if it was not sold.

It was time for the pwners, Paul and Peg Rudd to move onto retirement ... and with no-one wanting to purchase the store... well, along came the 'rescue'.

The sold sign has gone up - and the call is out from the committee of energetic entrepreneurs to find the right skilled people to now bring about serious building/premises/shop changes.

Pictured below are some of the amazing entrepreneurs and volunteersnow progressing to reality.

Keep an eye out! This community led project is absolutely ... marvellous!

Saving our Store

A poem by Sonja

Maree Kirchloff

There was movement in the village for the word had passed around That the Cumnock store, it might be shutting down

The owners were seeking change, it was worth a pretty pound

So all the locals gathered for a save.

All the tried and true Cumnockians, they gathered night and day

Then had a bowlo meeting one fine winters night

To announce the funds were raised, the shop it had been saved

The community, they all cheered in delight

The founding members drove it like a stock horse on a herd

They never frayed or baulked at such a task

The investments that they put in will forever aid the town

As they have found the security they know will last

Now the former owners have their new found chapters to discover

The community gathers to lay the plans all down

Cumnockians can delight as they go to bed at night

Knowing they have helped to save a struggling town.