White's Calver 3.03

On 7th May 1955, E.T. White and Sons was borne. Now some 58 years later, Edward White continues the family business in Calver Sough with a new SPAR and refurbished cafe.

When the former 'Outside' building became available Edward jumped at the opportunity to buy and grow his business in the local village.

The company will retain the existing petrol station and Spar shop. The shop will have a reduced product range and will become more focused on food-to-go, including a wider range of sandwiches, salads, hot food and Costa coffee, as well as everyday essentials, including newspapers, bread and milk.

The new upmarket 3,000sq ft SPAR store, which opened on 24th August has been designed along the lines of a farm shop and features in-store departments that are supplied by a number of local businesses.

The SPAR Differentiation programme is a national initiative that aims to emphasise the unique position of SPAR stores and the central role that they play within the community.

The aim was to create a store with a farm shop feel that sells locally produced stock and is sourced from local farm shops New Close Farm Shop and Castlegate Farm Shop, and fruit and vegetables from Smyllies of Bakewell. A local dairy and cheese producer supply a range of dairy products and an in-store bakery provides freshly baked bread.

Local Derbyshire wine merchants John Hattersley Wines supplies the store’s wine department, and local brewery Peak Ales also contributes a range of traditionally brewed beers.