Susan Cowle and Julie Trinder created the makeshift shop for the village residents to make and receive donations to support each other through the coronavirus crisis.

The two women spent each morning sorting donations of non-perishable foods, plants, puzzles and freshly baked goods. The villagers were then able to come and go as they please to choose their goods.

Susan said:

“With almost half the village over 60, its inevitable that we would have an awful lot of people in the high vulnerability category for coronavrius guidelines.

We wanted to do something to help those people as well as other members of our small community.

“I saw the idea on Facebook, it was done in Scotland in a telephone box, but our phone box is still live so we looked at other options.

"The bus stop seemed like the best idea as it hasn’t been used in a few years, its accessible for everyone and its outside, so we can ensure social distancing is maintained at all times.”

The team initially sent fliers to the entire village offering to help villagers who were having to self isolate.

They continue to shop for some of the more vulnerable members but most villagers are now able to get essential items for themselves without the risk of coming into contact with others.