THE owners of the Spar & Post Office in Lavernock have retired today after 15 years of serving the community.

Bill and Justine Blunsdon said they would like to thank all of their customers for their help, support, custom & friendship over the years.

They said: "We will look back on our time here with many happy memories and appreciate the kindness you have shown to us and our girls, Chloe, Megan & Ffion.

We couldn’t have done it without the help of our fantastic staff, past & present, and a big thank you goes to them."

The pair said they hope the new owners James Gough (formerly of Fourways News, Glebe St) and Lloyd Howell will continue to provide the personal service the public deserve and that they would like to wish them well.

James & Lloyd said: “ We would like to thank Bill & Justine for their co-operation and assistance throughout the store purchase.

We aim to continue the business offering the same level of service and look forward to meeting all of the customers over the coming weeks.”