Ash's Shop

25/04/2026

What a day 🤩

I’ve got some mega deals on Diet Coke and Red Bull to celebrate the weather 😍

17/04/2026

It was fantastic meeting Ian Sollom MP and highlighting the positive impact small business have in our community.

Sadly we also spoke about shop lifting, one of the most frustrating aspects we deal with. Lots of people think it’s funny but all over the country we are seeing it escalate and at times lead to violence.

Quite often these are issues people believe are only in cities, but quite often rural areas like ours get targeted due to the slow call out response by the police.

In the last 8/9 years the governments have burdened us with red tape, higher operating costs and excessive regulation. I love my job and what we can achieve supporting our community but when I spend several hours forced to watch cctv due to theft I often wonder what is the point.

I was appalled to see figures revealed today that show shoplifting in Cambridgeshire has nearly tripled in five years and yet only one in four cases results in a charge.

That means three in four shoplifters are walking away with no consequences – the message to every would-be thief is that the odds are in their favour. We need the Government to fund police resources focused on communities and times this crime is actually happening, and a criminal justice system that follows through.

Cambridgeshire is already one of the lowest-funded police forces in the country because the Government’s funding formula uses out of date population data which is over a decade old. We are being short-changed and I will continue to press this point to the Government.

Residents of Fenstanton will know shop owner Amit, pictured with me outside Ash's Shop, and will have experienced the hugely positive impact he has on the community. Hearing that he struggled to get support when he was attacked by shoplifters in his shop is just not good enough.

Our independent businesses are already fighting to survive rising costs and business rates, they shouldn't have to worry about shoplifting too.

15/04/2026

I’ve had an incredible 3 days in Birmingham, attending the largest food and drink show in the country. This year I have an aim to work with more independent British suppliers as well as bringing you guys some really unique products to try.

Keep an eye on this space!!

08/04/2026

☀️ Sunny Days are back ☀️

I’ve got some great deals on soft drink multipacks to keep the kids rehydrated or to use a cheeky spirit mixer 👀

04/04/2026

Eggs are going, going gone. However we have some beautiful chocolate bunny bags filled with mini eggs, flowers, and a cracking deal on creme eggs.

Grab your Easter bits and bobs!

03/04/2026

A very happy and belated 5th birthday to this distinguished gentlemen!

02/04/2026

Is something new happening behind the scenes or did Amit organise his scheduled posts wrong 🤔

24/03/2026

You saw our jacket potato’s going live yesterday, we’re also trialing some hot creamy desserts in the evening.

We’ve had fantastic feedback so far on these, would love to know if we can add anything extra!

Hot desserts only £2.50

23/03/2026

Are you guys ready to try our jacket potato’s.

Cooked on request between 16:00-20:00.

Loaded with cheese, beans, butter, salt and pepper all for just £3.50

Live today!

18/03/2026

🌱 Our new vegan range has just gone live 🌱

We also have something exciting coming soon!

14/03/2026

💐 Are you ready for Mother’s Day 💐

13/03/2026

Is it chicken, or is it chocolate 🤔