Oxfordshire Post Office: Village branch reopens in former bank

Staff at Shrivenham’s Post Office, originally based at 32 High Street, bid farewell to the building after owners Mathew and Sarah shut their doors after 16 years.

But residents with parcels and letters to send didn’t have to wait long as the post office was just changing address.

The opening of the post office, now based at the former Lloyds Bank building on the High Street, was marked with a ribbon cutting ceremony with local MP, Charlie Maynard, and a Post Office Chief Executive.

Charlie Maynard, MP for Witney, said: “Delighted to officially open the new Shrivenham Post Office.

It was a pleasure to cut the ribbon at the new home of Shrivenham Post Office, which has moved into the former Lloyds Bank building on the High Street.

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The post office in its former building at 32 High Street (Image: Google Maps)

“Congratulations to Sarah and Matthew Thorne, whose dedication and hard work have helped the Post Office grow into a thriving hub for the village. Their new premises provide much more space to meet increasing demand for parcel services, everyday banking, and a wider range of retail products.

“It’s particularly encouraging to see a former bank building brought back into use in a way that continues to serve the community.

“With no banks left in the village, the Post Office plays an essential role, providing access to banking services for residents and local businesses alike.

“Wishing Sarah, Matthew and the whole team every success in their fantastic new premises.

“Here’s to many more years of serving the Shrivenham community.”

The reopning of the village’s post office comes after the closure of Chalgrove Post Office in January, after 24 years, and the recent closure of the East Hagbourne Post Office counter, which has prompted significant community concerns and calls for the Post Office to reconsider its decision.