THE summer community market at Exbourne and Jacobstowe on Saturday June 5 saw yet more money being raised for the construction of the new community shop, with £850 changing hands — that's a lot of breakfasts and local produce sold!

The community association is now having its final push to raise the remaining funds required to begin the construction of 'The Burrow', the first community shop in England to be built underground.

Members who attended the annual meeting on June 9 were treated to an interesting and amusing talk by author and journalist James Crowden, who brought along a selection of his books and poems.

Marie Winckler, chair of the community association, brought members up-to-date on progress, £205,000 raised in confirmed grants and local fundraising.

The next event will be a barn dance and lamb roast in a barn on the outskirts of Exbourne on Saturday July 10 at 6pm. The dancing will be led by Walter Shortage and the Hosepipe Band. Proceeds will be shared between Exbourne and Jacobstowe Community Association and Exbourne Pre-school. Tickets are £10 per adult to include food with family concessions available and must be bought in advance from the Burrow café in Exbourne and Exbourne pre-school.