Blackford Village Store

21/12/2023

25/05/2023

Amazing leadketty jam back in stock as well

25/05/2023

Freshly picked Leadketty Strawberries back in stock

20/05/2022

It's that time of year again. Fresh local strawberries

03/03/2022

The unfortunate truth of owning and running a business.

Running a business is really hard.

What they don’t tell you is that it can cause severe stress and anxiety, and drains you mentally to the point of depression in even the most laid back people.

People will talk about you, compare you to others, use you, they will view you as a service and not a person anymore.

Friends and family will expect discounts and people will value you and your hard work less than a big chain store.

You have to worry about if you forget to email/ someone back, are they going to think it was on purpose? Did you disappoint them? Will they hold that against you? When in reality you just can’t get to everyone’s messages and emails.

Starting up and running a successful business puts incredible strain on personal lives and relationships, many of which fail because there is just often no work life balance. You need to be the director, the worker, the admin, the marketing team, the accountant, the cleaner..... All whilst being a parent, a husband or a wife, family support, friend... it’s one of the hardest things you will try and balance

There’s a reason you don’t see many people succeed in small businesses after 5 years. If they are successful they are overwhelmed. It takes a toll. It’s freaking exhausting. Especially the past couple of years when so much has been out of our control.

Here’s a small reminder that we are just normal people with hectic lives. Be kind, be patient, support small businesses…….and hopefully more of us will stick around!

I copied this from another small business owner that I support and they in turn also support us.

19/12/2021

01/06/2021

We have a new supplier started in store today Stuart bakers & Butchers from Methil fife

31/05/2021

Little update on strawberries.fresh picked this morning from leadketty

25/05/2021

Sweet Fresh Strawberry 🤤

19/05/2021

Nearing the start of gardening season. Bedding plants. Nice little mixture to start with

25/03/2021

We sell PD Kegs & Subs now

17/03/2021

Westland 60ltr compost in stock 2 for £12

31/12/2020

Happy new year from blackford village store. Thank you for your support throughout this difficult year. Here's to a healthier 2021

22/12/2020

Opening hours over Xmas & New year

04/11/2020

High Street Heroes Awards:
Results Announced

To the person or poeple who nominated me for this. Thank you

Hello,

You are receiving this message as either someone who has made a nomination, been nominated - or both- for the High Street Heroes Awards. This initiative is run by the Scotland Loves Local Campaign, which is managed by Scotland's Towns Partnership.

The awards recognise the people, businesses and local organisations who have gone above and beyond to support their communities during the coronavirus lockdown and re-opening. High Street Heroes also celebrates those who have helped local shops and high streets to be innovative, resilient, and to operate in a safe and welcoming manner.

Perth & Kinross

Regional Champion
, Aberfeldy

Highly Commended

Comrie Shops (collective) & Comrie Community Council
*Zed Hussain, Blackford Stores*

15/05/2020

Hope your all well and safe.

We are going back to our normal opening hours from Monday 18th May.
Monday 6am - 9pm
Tuesday 6am - 9pm
Wednesday 6am - 9pm
Thursday 6am - 9pm
Friday 6am - 9pm
Saturday 6am - 9pm
Sunday 8am - 6pm

Social distancing and 2 customers instore at one time still apply.

Stay safe & hope you all a lovely weekend!!!

07/05/2020

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