Harris Community Co-op (Co-Chomunn na Hearadh)
Welcome to Harris Community Co-op - a grocery store, tearoom and craft shop, owned and run by the local community.
We are situated 1 mile from the Sound of Harris Car Ferry Terminal and have a wide range of goods available including, fresh fruit and vegetables, fresh bread and dairy, groceries, Fairtrade goods, wines and beers, household goods, daily newspapers and petrol/diesel pumps.
In our tearoom we serve home baking, home made soup, filled rolls, teas and coffees. Our craft shop has a selection of knitwear, Harris Tweed, books, gifts and post cards. We also have a tourist information point and exhibition area, currently showing the Harris Millennium Tapestry.
We can accept all major credit and debit cards.
Contact details
Co-Chomunn na Hearadh
An Clachan
Leverburgh
Isle of Harris
HS5 3TS
telephone: 01859 520 370
fax: 01859 520 449
email: harris@comcoop.freeserve.co.uk
Opening hours 2009
| Monday | 9am - 6pm |
| Tuesday | 9am - 6pm |
| Wednesday | 9am - 6pm |
| Thursday | 9am - 6pm |
| Friday | 9am - 6pm |
| Saturday | 9am - 6pm |
| Sunday | closed |
About our shop
The village of Leverburgh lies at the south end of the Isle of Harris and has a population of around 200.
In 1979, Leverburgh’s main shop was threatened with closure. Rather than lose the shop the community decided to run it themselves. A community co-operative was set up with a voluntary committee and raised enough money through selling local shares (£25 each) to open the shop in a local craft centre.
As a co-operative, the shop could apply to become a corporate member of the Co-operative Group which allowed it to order goods directly through the Group. This means the shop can provide a regular supply of good quality goods, particularly fresh fruit and vegetables and it has made a real difference to the quality of produce and the shop's viability.
All profits are re-invested in the business and in 2007 the community co-op bought its premises from Highlands & Islands Enterprise after many years of leasing. Since then it has invested heavily in the building - installing new windows, re-arranging the sales areas, re-wiring the building and painting and decorating.
Overseen by a voluntary management committee, the shop is run by 2 full-time managers and 6 full-time staff. In addition to catering for local shopping needs, the co-op also provides a tearoom, craft shop and tourist information point for the many visitors that travel through the Western Isles each year.
Stock and services
We try to cater for all our customers needs in what we stock and the services we offer.
As a community co-op we have a close link with the Co-operative Group which means you will see many Co-operative Group products and promotions in our store:
- Fruit and vegetables
- Chilled and frozen goods
- Fresh bread, pies and bakery
- Groceries, soft drinks, sweets and snacks
- Baby food, nappies etc
- Wine, beer, spirits and cigarettes
- Household and hardware
- Pet food and accessories
- Coal, logs and kindling
- Maps and books
- Newspapers and magazines
- Post cards, greetings cards and wrapping paper
- Cameras, films & batteries
- Toys, gifts, souvenirs and crafts
- CDs
- Stationery
Fair trade
We have a wide range of Fair Trade goods including tea, coffee, wine, chocolate and fruit.
Services
- Tearoom
- Craft shop
- Cash-back facility
- Community notice board
- Tourist information
- Fuel - petrol/diesel
- Recycling point
Where to find us
The shop is located on the North side Leverburgh, on the Isle of Harris, 1 mile from the Sound of Harris Car Ferry Terminal.
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Ordering and delivery
If you are visiting the area we can make up an order for you for collection from the shop - please phone us on 01859 520 370