Balkan beats, jazz and folk music (played by Canterbury Wholefoods’ own Phil Holmes also of the bands Mr. Lovebucket & Lapis Lazui) greeted customers as they entered the store. Once in they were treated to curry from Chai Stop curries based in Minster, given skin care advice from therapist Raphaella Bellamondi and sampled the amazing olives and meze from Olives R good 4 U. Notwithstanding the delicious chocolate giveaways on the High St and in store by Plamil Chocolates from Folkestone.
Co-owners Roger Everatt & Martin Darling were available to meet new customers and share fond memories with established ones. Roger was tweeting updates on the day having learnt to tweet the pervious day. Roger said,”Best ever day at CWFoods – many thanks to everyone who pitched up. We’ll do something similar again soon just to keep the buzz going!”
The event lasted all day 9am to 6pm and was exceptionally busy throughout. “Canterbury has really taken this event and anniversary to their hearts. To everyone who has come down and said hello, shopped with us over the past 35 years, worked for us and helped make this shop what it is – an independent alternative, a true community shop – thank you” said co-owner Martin Darling.
Customers left with goodie bags worth £20+ with one shopper saying “It’s so generous, it’s all top stuff and varied, useful and lovely products!”
