What a gem: Garboldisham village store is one of the best

Published: 15:00, 28 August 2019

| Updated: 15:12, 28 August 2019

A village store has been named as one of the best in Britain by Country Life Magazine.

Garboldisham village store and post office was taken over in 2014 by Robbie and Kelly Starling, who previously worked in the diamond industry.

“We are elated and couldn’t be prouder,” said Mr Starling.

Garbolidisham Village Shop which has been listed in the top 20 of Britain's best village store in Country Life magazine. Pictured are Kelly and Robbie Starling

“We came from completely different backgrounds when we took over and it’s amazing that we’ve been recognised for our work here.”

Robbie and his wife Kelly pride themselves in selling local produce from Diss and surrounding areas such as cakes and pastries from Wendy’s and Wooster’s Bakery.

“We reinvent ourselves, we don’t just stand still. We are always on the lookout for new, exciting produce,” said Mr Starling, 52. “You got to keep on top of your game.”

On Saturdays visitors can buy sourdough bread, croissants, pain au chocolate and Piccolo coffee at the store.

Business Human Interest Victoria Scheer