In 2008 Post Office Ltd closed 2500 post offices, and Dryslwyn was scheduled to be one of them. Removal of the postmaster's salary meant that the shop, too, must close as it would be financially unsustainable. We formed an action group to attempt to stop this happening, and we fought the good fight, but we lost! At the "wake" held to thank the action group, it was suggested that if enough voluntee
rs could be found, perhaps the shop could remain open. At a public meeting in the Reading Room (our village hall built in 1887 to celebrate Queen Victoria’s jubilee) the community decided to go ahead and make the attempt to keep the shop open. Below we have listed the services we offer. Come visit, we'd love to see you! Shopping
The shop stocks a wide range of foods and essentials, from fresh and frozen goods to tobaccos, fresh and frozen local produce and gifts. Meeting
We are a meeting point where you can make new friends or enjoy contact with old ones. Post Office
We are a post office providing most post office services and also free personal banking with most banks, pensions/benefits, and with postal collections twice each day. Tea Room
We are a tearoom where you can enjoy a warming cuppa or a cooling lemonade depending upon weather! Dryslwyn Global Cafe
We are an internet cafe where you can use a 10Mb Wifi service, and reprographic services to manage your life and your contacts. Pop in to check emails, make a photocopy, design and print a poster and catch up on essential business. Volunteer with Us
New volunteers are always very welcome and we can offer a rewarding and interesting range of opportunities. Come in and see us or get in contact. Become a Member
Become a member of Dryslwyn Community Shop, be kept in touch and support your local community.
