The Shop on Central by Bonny Lea Farm

05/21/2026

Happening this Sunday, May 24 at 4:00 at Bonny Lea Farm! 🎶

**FREE CONCERT**Sunday, May 24 at 4:00 at Bonny Lea Farm!
(Donations are welcome)
A number of participants have been learning to play the ukelele with Jamie Junger over the last few months. They will be playing as part of the "I'm A Star Ukelele All-Stars".

05/20/2026

05/13/2026

📣 We’re currently looking for a few donation items for our shop!

We are in search of:
• A commercial-style upright clothing steamer
• A folding highchair

If you have either item tucked away and no longer being used, we would greatly appreciate the donation. 💛

Please send us a message, or call 902 275 5585 if you have either available!

05/06/2026

04/18/2026

Makeover in progress!

We’re getting closer every day to reopening The Shops on Central and we couldn’t be more excited! 👀✨

Thrift shop 🛍️
We’ll be collecting gently used clothing for the thrift shop and wanted to give you a heads-up to start setting aside items that deserve a second life! ♻️💛 👗👖🩳👚

A donation drop-off location will be announced in the near future.

Stay tuned for more details… we can’t wait to see you soon!💛

04/05/2026

🌸🐰 Happy Easter from The Shop's on Central! 🐣💛

We can’t wait to reopen in May with our refreshed space — including our thrift shop and café! 👀🛍️☕

Wishing you a joyful Easter filled with kindness, connection, and sweet moments. 🌷💕

04/02/2026

As you may know, we’ve been busy behind the scenes! 👀✨

A Thrift Shop is opening at The Shop’s on Central this May! 🛍️

We’ll be collecting gently used clothing for the shop and wanted to give you a heads-up to start setting aside items that deserve a second life! ♻️💛 👗👖🩳👚

A donation drop-off location will be announced in the near future.

Stay tuned for more details… we can’t wait to see you soon!💛

02/06/2026

🌸 Spring Planning – We’d Love Your Input! 🌸

As we get ready to reopen this spring, we’re dreaming up new coffee & tea options, sweet treats, and savoury snacks—and we want your voice at the table.

And tell us…
✨ What would you love to see us carry?
✨ What feels missing in Chester?
✨ What would make our little café and shop a place you’d linger a little longer?

As a social enterprise, every idea helps us create meaningful, inclusive employment and fair wages for adults with intellectual disabilities—so your input truly matters.

We can’t wait to welcome you back and build something special together 💙

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02/02/2026

From cozy café moments to thoughtful gifts, last year (2025) was filled with so many special memories.
What’s one thing you’d love to see when we reopen?
Tell us — what do you miss most about stopping by the Shop on Central?

01/30/2026

✨ Exciting things are happening behind the scenes! ✨
This article appeared in the Jan/Feb issue of The Municipality of Chester – Municipal Insight, and we’re so grateful to be featured.

While The Shop on Central is closed for a few months, there’s lots going on as we prepare for our spring reopening 🌷
From fresh ideas to thoughtful updates, we’re busy getting our little café and gift shop ready to welcome you back.

As a proud social enterprise of Bonny Lea Farm here in Chester, Nova Scotia, our mission of meaningful employment and community connection continues—even while our doors are temporarily closed 💙

Stay tuned for updates, and we can’t wait to see you all again soon!

☕🎁🌸