slaithwaite has a vibrant centre with many independent shops, a post office, restaurants and cafes. of particular note is the local butcher, e. grange & son (master pie makers), selling their own brand of pork pies, which have won some awards. other shops include the community-owned cooperative the 'green valley grocer', the workers' cooperative the 'handmade bakery,' the 'chocolate corner' gift shop and cafe, and mystical moments - which hit national headlines in august 2016 as the magic wand shop'.