East Boldre Chapel Stores and Post Office

East Boldre Chapel Stores and Post Office Chapel Stores is a community owned and run shop and Post Office established in East Boldre's former Baptist chapel.

Our members raised £221,700 which, with a government grant of £229,500, donations and other grants funded the Chapel Stores project.

We have some beautiful bouquets of fresh cut flowers at Chapel Stores. These are provided by a local supplier and will a...
09/07/2025

We have some beautiful bouquets of fresh cut flowers at Chapel Stores. These are provided by a local supplier and will add a lovely splash of colour to any room. Drop in to our cafe sessions on Thursday 2.00-4.00pm and Friday 11.00-1.00pm and have a coffee and homemade cake…and pick up a bunch on your way out!

Well-deserved congratulations to East Boldre's Archie Kitcher, this year's 16 year old winner of  Plunkett UK's National...
05/07/2025

Well-deserved congratulations to East Boldre's Archie Kitcher, this year's 16 year old winner of Plunkett UK's National Rural Community Businesses Young Person Award. Thanks to all the local residents who voted for him, nominees are drawn from the vital volunteers who support the UK's 800 community businesses so your votes were important to his success.

He has volunteered at Chapel Stores for over two years in a variety of ways and is one of our valued volunteers. Find out more https://www.eastboldrecommunitystores.com/news

Plunkett UK

The first East Boldre scarecrow competition is upon us. Follow the scarecrow trail and see the fabulous 50 entries. You ...
28/06/2025

The first East Boldre scarecrow competition is upon us. Follow the scarecrow trail and see the fabulous 50 entries. You can get your trail map and quiz from Chapel Stores and see postman Pat our entry. The prize giving will be at School Fields at 3pm on Sunday 29th where a BBQ, refreshments and cakes will be available from 1pm. We look forward to seeing you there!

Is that Postman Pat and Jess sitting outside Chapel Stores? Is he there collecting mail or is he our entry in East Boldr...
24/06/2025

Is that Postman Pat and Jess sitting outside Chapel Stores? Is he there collecting mail or is he our entry in East Boldre’s very first scarecrow competition? Join in and follow the scarecrow trail it’s easy, just get a scarecrow trail map from Chapel Stores for £2 and complete the trail quiz. The prize giving will take place at School Fields hall on Sun 29th June at 3.00pm….1pm for BBQ, refreshments and cakes!

On these hot sunny days there’s no better way of cooling down than with a lovely ice cream 🍦!  At Chapel Stores we have ...
21/06/2025

On these hot sunny days there’s no better way of cooling down than with a lovely ice cream 🍦! At Chapel Stores we have a fantastic selection from New Forest ice cream. Not only lollies, but also great variety tubs ideal for desert. Pop in grab an ice cream and cool down 😊🍦

Did you know that at Chapel Stores we bake fresh bread  and pastries every day. We limit the amount we bake to reduce wa...
12/06/2025

Did you know that at Chapel Stores we bake fresh bread and pastries every day. We limit the amount we bake to reduce wastage so it often runs out 🙁. But you can always have fresh bread by ordering the day before at the shop counter or by calling 02380 101524 and have your loaf reserved specially for you 😊👍

Friday 13th is the last day for voting for our Archie Kitcher, who has made the final short list in Plunketts National Y...
12/06/2025

Friday 13th is the last day for voting for our Archie Kitcher, who has made the final short list in Plunketts National Young volunteer award, for his contributions to Chapel Stores. If you have not done so, please register your vote for him by following the link…you need to scroll down a bit to find the young volunteer category…every vote counts - thank you 😊👍
https://plunkett.co.uk/rural-community-business-awards/

Archie Kitcher who volunteers for Chapel Stores and who organised East Boldre’s first ever Christmas Show has been short...
03/06/2025

Archie Kitcher who volunteers for Chapel Stores and who organised East Boldre’s first ever Christmas Show has been short listed as a finalist in Plunketts National Young Volunteer awards. The next stage relies on your support, your vote must be in by the 13th June, please vote for him here: https://plunkett.co.uk/rural-community-business-awards/

If you haven’t done so already get your entry in to the first ever East Boldre Scarecrow competition. Entries need to be...
30/05/2025

If you haven’t done so already get your entry in to the first ever East Boldre Scarecrow competition. Entries need to be in by 5pm on 1st June! Don’t miss out….you can pick an entry form from Chapel Stores or download one on-line. Then just return it to Chapel Stores along with the £5 entry fee. Join in the fun….. https://www.eastboldrecommunitystores.com/whats-on

At Chapel Stores we now sell fresh cut flowers. Why not liven up your lounge with beautiful colourful and fragrant bouqu...
27/05/2025

At Chapel Stores we now sell fresh cut flowers. Why not liven up your lounge with beautiful colourful and fragrant bouquet.

There are only one week left to register your entry for the 1st East Boldre scarecrow competition. Entries must be in by...
26/05/2025

There are only one week left to register your entry for the 1st East Boldre scarecrow competition. Entries must be in by the 1st June! Pick up your entry form from Chapel Stores now, or download load from our website that also has an excellent guide on “How to make a scarecrow”. Join in the fun and support your local community. https://www.eastboldrecommunitystores.com/whats-on

If you’ve got any gaps in your garden boarders then you are in luck. Today Sat 24th May the Beaulieu & District Gardenin...
24/05/2025

If you’ve got any gaps in your garden boarders then you are in luck. Today Sat 24th May the Beaulieu & District Gardening Club have a plant sale at School Fields Hall East Boldre 2-4pm !

Address

Chapel Stores, Chapel Lane
Beaulieu
SO427WP

Opening Hours

Monday 8am - 6pm
Tuesday 8am - 6pm
Wednesday 8am - 6pm
Thursday 8am - 6pm
Friday 8am - 6pm
Saturday 8am - 5:30pm
Sunday 8:30am - 12pm

Telephone

+442380101524

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