Being a wealthy family, the Wilkins opened the new Methodist chapel in 1894, situated next to the modern day Spar shop.

The number of local businesses is steadily increasing and the village is home to three hairdressers, two pubs, two convenience stores, a car spares shop, a butchers, a chip shop, an Indian takeaway and two motor vehicle service stations, one of which is also a petrol filling station.

The village also boasts a luxury car distributor and a financial advisors as well as several farms.

It has had an unfortunate past, including a fire that took place when propane canisters accidentally ignited, causing a lot of damage.

The fields at the back of the hall continue on over a small brook (part of the River Douglas) through to Dob Lane.