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Popular Shropshire Star newsagent scoops national retail prize
One of the MNA’s partner newsagents from a small Mid Wales community has scooped a national award for making a positive contribution to local life.
Woosnam & Davies, which serves a population of 2,900 people in Llanidloes, won the community champion award at the National Federation of Retail Newsagents (NFRN) centenary ceremony on Tuesday Night.
Trudy Davies collected her prize from esteemed newscaster Sir Trevor McDonald, who hosted the awards at a London hotel to mark the NFRN passing the 100 year mark.
In their citation, the NFRN said Trudy was “a legend in the Llanidloes community”.
Trudy, who had travelled down with family to attend, posted her reaction on Twitter. “Well I never expected that. Fab night,” she said.
She was joined on stage by her mum Barbara as she collected her award from Neil Jagger of sponsor Reach.
MNA newspaper sales manager Andy Maxwell was among a company group who attended the event along with head of circulation Rob Kelly.
Andy said: “We were delighted to see one of our longstanding newsagents honoured at such a prestigious national event.
“Woosnam & Davies have been an agent for us for many years, selling the Shropshire Star and Mid Wales Journal.
“The staff there are always enthusiastic about stocking our titles. As it was the centenary of the federation, they were fitting winners for the award.”
In total 12 awards were presented to those who had made an exceptional contribution to independent retailing.
Founded in 1919, the NFRN is one of Europe’s largest retail trade associations with over 15,000 independent retailers in membership across the UK and Ireland.
The NFRN says its aim is “to help the independent retailer compete more effectively in today’s highly competitive market by providing practical help and assistance, commercial support, deals and buying opportunities, training, expertise and services”.
The NFRN also actively represents its members’ interests at governmental and parliamentary level and within the news and magazine industry.
Membership includes newsagents, convenience stores, post offices, confectioners, florists and petrol forecourts.
For more information visit the NFRN website. Photo from NFRN awards website
