Recent News

  • Open sandwiches

    Open sandwiches

    Why not come and try one of our delicious sourdough open sandwiches on our summer menu?

    Available all through the summer with choices of topping:

    • Cream cheese rocket and beef.
    • Tomato mozzarella pesto with Balsamic drizzle.
    • Cream cheese rocket smoked salmon with a lemon wedge.
    • Prawn in marie rose rocket and a lemon wedge.

    Look forward to seeing you.

  • Mick and Yvonne Foote

    Mick and Yvonne Foote

    Mick Foote has been at the heart of Fittleworth Stores since the very beginning. Mick was one of the founders and served as Sub-Postmaster and Treasurer, until he stood down at January’s AGM. His wife Yvonne also served for several years as Secretary of the Management Committee. Sally Tanner, the Committee Chair, hosted a lunch at The Swan to celebrate their outstanding contribution to the success of Fittleworth Stores.

  • Petworth Blanc de Blancs

    Petworth Blanc de Blancs

    We are now stocking the new Petworth Sparkling Wine, a delicious Blanc de Blancs. Give it a try.

  • The Fittleworth Stores ‘Full English’

    The Fittleworth Stores ‘Full English’

    Now served every morning: The ‘Full English’ featuring toast, bacon, sausages, tomatoes, mushrooms, beans and fried eggs.

    Available in large and small versions.

    The small ‘Full English’
  • Mother’s Day

    Mother’s Day

    We’ve got you covered with a splendid selection of gifts.

  • Christmas Shortbread

    Christmas Shortbread

    Locally hand baked shortbread – perfect with morning coffee when you need a break from Christmas shopping!

  • Christmas is coming!

    Christmas is coming!

    Toni has done a great job with our Christmas table. Do come in and take a look at our fabulous selection of seasonal treats!

  • Oak and Porter candles

    Oak and Porter candles

    It won’t be long before the evenings start to draw in. Maybe time to stock up with Oak and Porter’s gorgeous candles. Clean burning and long lasting, these coconut and soy wax candles are carefully handmade in small batches at founder Heather’s West Sussex home and come in a range of high quality fragrances. Their blend of natural wax is proven to produce candles which burn slower, cleaner and with a better fragrance throw than other waxes. These make fabulous gifts all year round. Why not come in and see for yourself!

  • A community celebration!

    A community celebration!

    On Wednesday evening Fittleworth Stores was crowded with enthusiastic supporters gathered to celebrate becoming National Champion Village Shop and Post Office in the Countryside Alliance Rural Oscars.

    Mick Foote, Volunteer Sub-Postmaster and Treasurer, congratulated everyone for their part in making the Stores the ‘Best in Britain’. Staff, Volunteers, Teen Helpers, Shareholders and Committee Members had all contributed to an extra-ordinary success story.

  • National Champion Village Shop and Post Office 2024

    We are delighted to let you know that Fittleworth Stores has been crowned Countryside Alliance UK National Champion Village Shop and Post Office 2024. Best in Britain!

    The award was presented by Lord Herbert, Chairman of the Countryside Alliance. The citation read “As a community shop the services offered go way beyond that of simply a retail outlet. It acts to combat loneliness, support local producers and their Fittleworth Food Angels, set up during Covid, continues to provide support to those vulnerable households. The range and quality of goods on offer are all you need and more.”

  • House of Lords visit

    Fittleworth Stores were invited to the House of Lords for the Countryside Alliance National Champion Awards

  • Saturday June 22nd

    Saturday June 22nd

    The Daily Telegraph Saturday section featured the Regional Champions from the Countryside Alliance Rural Oscars Best Village Shop. A great article and a lovely photo of Toni!