Early in March 2026, Waitrose Haslemere reopened the doors of its West Street store following a multi-million pound refurbishment designed to deliver an even better experience for customers. Our esteemed town crier, Christian Ashdown, was in attendance at the ribbon cutting. Read the press release here on the John Lewis website. There are upgraded service counters, redesigned bakery offering, a food lovers’ hub, wine offers and more.

One thing though that is not new is Waitrose's commitment to their Community Matters Scheme. This is their hyper-local green token initiative where shoppers get to choose a local cause that the store will support financially. The current causes in the scheme are listed below and we are confident that there will be one that is close to your heart. Please support them by dropping your green token in the slot. Each charity receives up to £1,500.

Haslemere Food Bank

Registered Charity Number: 1193577

The purpose of the Food Bank is to support families and individuals in need in and around the Haslemere area by providing emergency food and household supplies. Other means of support are also provided, by way of advice given by signposting families and individuals to other relevant and advisory services.

The Tantum Trust
Registered Charity Number: 1153712

The Tantum Trust is a small local charity serving the ommunities of North East Hampshire and South West Surrey. They are uniquely flexible to assist on the type of support they provide, helping at short notice.

Haslemere Educational Museum
Registered Charity Number: 1071244

Today Haslemere Educational Museum is one of the largest Museums in central southern England with over 240,000 Natural History specimens, along with over 140,000 Human History artefacts from around the world.

The Museum is independent and relies on the financial support of visitors and members.

This Museum was made possible because of Museum Founder Sir Jonathan Hutchinson and Eminent Victorian Geologist Sir Archibald Geikie.