A POST OFFICE and convenience store has once again embraced the holiday spirit with a heartwarming music video to share festive cheer.
The delightful cover of The Little Drummer Boy stars Leslie and Tim Francis, the dynamic duo behind the Enham Village Store & Post Office, in Newbury Road, Enham Alamein.
Leslie and Tim have become local celebrities for their annual Christmas covers, a tradition they started in 2020.
With the support of Ann-Marie Haggar, who assists with the store's social media, and James Cumpsty, another resident of Enham, the duo has been able to create joyous moments for the community during the holiday season.
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This year's video holds a special significance for the business as it concludes a year marked by both highs and lows for the Francis family.
In January, Leslie received the prestigious British Empire Medal in recognition of her outstanding services to the community.
However, November brought a challenging turn of events when their store fell victim to an overnight break-in, resulting in the theft of a substantial quantity of cigarettes.
Despite the insurance paying in full, the amount was not enough to cover the cost of the damages and lost stock.
The burglary also marred recent celebrations at the shop with Leslie and Tim's 19-year anniversary, which took place on November 25.
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Leslie shared her gratitude for the overwhelming support the business received from the community in the aftermath of the break-in.
"Our customers have been absolutely so supportive and brilliant," she said.
"A lot of people are having a tough time, and we were also feeling the same. Our heart was in our boots. But despite our setbacks, we thought it would be really good to put the video online and let people share the message at the end of this time of the year."
The Enham village store encourages everyone to watch the heartwarming video, a beacon of hope and joy that transcends the challenges faced throughout the year.
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