A popular village shop is holding a grand opening celebration this weekend. 

South Wonston Village Store, on Down Road, will reopen on Saturday, September 7, after being closed for several weeks.

To celebrate, there will be performances from the Hampshire Caledonian Pipe Band at 9.30am. 

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The new shop will have a big reopening event The new shop will have a big reopening event (Image: South Wonston Village Store)

The shop is due to open at 10am, after the Deputy Mayor has officially cut the ribbon. 

South Wonston Village Stores was closed for several weeks so refurbishment projects could take place.

Springvale Stores Team, who acquired the store on July 6, say the new store will have a new look and new stock including groceries, sandwiches, snacks, alcohol, pet food, stationery and greeting cards. 

On Facebook, the management has said: "We are excited to serve the communities of Southwonston Village and Kingsworthy, and we look forward to providing the highest level of service to all our customers.

"We warmly welcome you to join us for this memorable event and share in the festivities with our community.

"Thank you to all our customers, Parish Councils, and local residents for your continued support and patience during this transition period."

South Wonston Village Store will officially open at 10am on September 7. It will be then be open 7am until 9pm everyday.