The Alphabet Store

24/10/2026

❤️ A lovely visit to the shop today! ❤️

My son Ryan came all the way from Devon to visit me in my shop in Leek, he made his very first Christmas purchase! 🎄🎁

So lovely to see him ❤️ 🎅

21/10/2026

Halloween 🎃 is fast approaching as a little ‘Treat’
We are giving 10% off all Halloween Tealight Ghosts and Pumkins. Pop in see our spooktacular selection 👻

12/10/2026

Please support all our fabulous independent shops 🌈❤️

It's been really sad to see so many independent businesses close their doors this year.

As an independent shop owner ourselves, we know just how much hard work, sacrifice and love goes into building something of your own. Every closure is more than just another empty shop. It's someone's dream coming to an end.

What strikes me is how quickly people say "Oh, that's such a shame" when a business closes. But how many made the effort to support it while it was still there?

And then come the inevitable comments...

"Another charity shop, no doubt."
"Probably another v**e shop, barber's or nail bar."

But we can't complain about losing the character and variety of our high streets if we're not supporting the businesses that give them that character in the first place.

Independent businesses can't compete with the buying power and budgets of the big chains, and every customer makes a difference.

Support doesn't always mean spending money. A recommendation, a shared post or a lovely review costs nothing but can mean so much.

We all want thriving town centres full of wonderful independent businesses, but they need more than kind words when they're gone.

There's a reason people say "Use it or lose it."

Please don't wait until another shop closes to appreciate it. Support our independents while they're still here.

05/10/2026

Due to holidays please note change to opening hours for week commencing 5th October only.

Wednesday, Friday and Saturday 10am to 4.30pm.

If you need anything in the meantime, please send us a message.

Thank you for your continued support x
🌈❤️ .
The Alphabet Store

03/10/2026

What a brilliant day today, the sun definitely bought people out 🌞
Thank you to everyone who has shopped with us, every purchase is very much appreciated! ❤️ 🌈
It's wonderful to see so many people shopping local.
See you tomorrow for Sunday Supplement
11am until 3pm.

01/10/2026

Christmas chaos has started! 🙈🎅🏼✨

11/09/2026

This little mouse has the right idea today! ☕️🍂🧦🧣

08/09/2026

Walked my legs off at the NEC autumn fair buying new goodies for the shop 🛍

Spring & Autumn Fair