Now there is no shop nor smithy, the school was closed along with the post office and police station. However the parish retains the three staples of life in their thriving community - the church, the pub and the village hall.
The community has lost its former shops and workshops, but the school, post office, and police station have all closed. In contrast, the parish remains strong due to the continued importance of three fundamental aspects: the church, the local inn, and the village gathering place.