I don't know about your three anus
grumppa but it seems someone is helping things along.
We have been involved in starting a community shop selling mainly local food , run at the moment by volunteers but hopefuĺly one day able to employ staff. It's being paid for by selling community shares.
It has become quite a hub and when its finished will include facilities for disabled people and some workshops.
It has been an uphill struggle though with an unhelpful council at least at the start.
We hope it will gradually encourage other businesses too. I don't think we'll ever attract the big high st names but as they are falling like nine pins perhaps it's as well.
warped cutting mat - any solutions?