[UPDATED] Beaminster Businesses: Who’s trading, and how?
To help us get through the lockdown period, and in particular to offer support to the most vulnerable in our community who are unable to get out of their house to do their shopping, there are a bunch of Beaminster businesses who have amazingly offered their help to deliver what you need.
We thought we’d summarise who these are.
Important things to note:
- You would need to contact each business directly to place your order and arrange payment for collection. Their contact details are below.
- If you require something that is not listed below, then we have a team of volunteers who can help. Contact the Support number on 01308 863634 during office hours, or the emergency number after hours on 07737 435186.
- MANY OF THESE ARRANGEMENT CHANGE BASED ON DEMAND AND MAY CHANGE. Please consult the businesses directly for further updates.
Spar @ Hogshill
Contact Number: 01308 863353
They Supply:
- A wide range of general goods and provisions including milk, bread, eggs, fruit, vegetables, alcohol, household cleaning products, hygiene products and more.
Please note: They shop is currently open, but with limited accessibility to enable social distancing. FREE DELIVERY AVAILABLE
The Co-Op Supermarket
Contact Number: 01308 862226
They Supply:
- A wide range of general goods and provisions including food, household cleaning products, hygiene products, pet food, baked goods, alcohol and more.
Please note: The shop does not currently offer pre-order and delivery, but is working closely with the Beaminster Community Resilience Team to support any vulnerable people should they require assistance. The shop is currently open, but with limited accessibility to facilitate social distancing. Opening times may also vary.
The Village Bakery
The team are back up and running, and will be opening the Beaminster shop on Monday 8 June again, after having implemented precautions to allow shoppers to access the story under the Covid-19 guidelines and to enable social distancing. Pop in for freshly-baked bread, preserves and more!
Contact Number: 01308 862120
Cilla & Camilla
The Cilla & Camilla team will be opening their doors once again in the week of the 15th June. With new social distancing guidelines in place, the team will be providing their usual fantastic array of home & beauty goods, clothing, gifts and more. The cafe will also be offering a takeaway service from the Cafe at Cilla & Camilla in Beaminster. Takeaway hot and cold drinks, cakes, sandwiches and more will be available from 9am to 4pm, Monday to Saturday (including their *very* popular bacon sandwiches.
Contact Number: 01308 863189
Website: Click here
GC Cakes
Run by the amazing Georgina, GC Cakes in Fleet Street is open for business too and taking orders for cakes and treats of all kinds! If you’ve got a birthday or celebration coming up, just give Georgina a call and order what you need.
Contact Number: 01308 862242
Fruit ‘n Two Veg
Contact Number: 01308 863085
They supply a huge range of fresh fruit and vegetables, amongst other fantastic local products. Please note that opening times may vary. The shop is operational currently but with limited accessibility to facilitate social distancing.
Nick Tett Butchers
Contact Number: 01308 862253
The team have been extremely busy, and continue to take phone orders daily, 7 days a week, on an order & delivery basis. Orders are being taken from 8:00am until 8pm, 7 days a week. Make sure you leave all your contact details clearly when leaving messages. Deliveries happen from Tuesday to Saturdays and pre-orders can be collected the next day from Tuesday to Saturday between 8am and 10am from the shop. The shop itself remains closed to customers for the time being.
West Country Dog Grooming
Sue and her team are back up and running and ready to help get your pooches under control – fur-wise! So, if you need to get your dog booked in for a groom, give them a call.
Contact Number: 01308 861368
Mr Motor
The Mr Motor team are back up and running again providing automotive services, MOTs and more from their premises in Whitcombe Road. Although they are working through a backlog of bookings at the moment, give them a ring if you have any concerns, or need to get your car booked in and they’ll do what they can to help.
Contact Number: 01308 863207
Sophia’s Choice Health & Beauty
Contact Number: 01308 862586 / 07525 662888
They Supply:
- A wide range of health and beauty products, essential oils healthcare products and more.
- Body and skincare ranges
- Vitamins & food supplements
- Herbal remedies
- Wholefoods and more.
Please note: Although the shop is currently open, please ensure you contact Charlie directly if you plan to visit as opening times may change. ORDER & COLLECT as well as DELIVERY AVAILABLE.
Follow them on Facebook for further updates or visit their website here.
Larcombes of Beaminster
The doors of Larcombes are open again, and although they still offer a delivery service for those who are self-isolating, you can now pop down and be served at the door for any DIY things you need.
Contact Number: 01308 862789
Just’s Pets
Contact Number: 01308 538321 / 07432515648
They Supply:
- A wide range of pet foods including dry and wet food
- Pet toys and hygiene products
- Pet health supplements and vitamins
Please note: The shop currently has limited opening hours, but is taking orders by phone. DELIVERY AVAILABLE.
Follow them on Facebook for further updates.
Beaminster Pharmacy
Contact Number: 01308 862288
Please note: Although the Beaminster Pharmacy is currently open, they are operating a very strict accessibility process to ensure social distancing. To assist the team, where possible, please arrange for collection of any medication and prescriptions directly with them.
Special Requests: If you do take regular medication, please ensure that you phone through your orders earlier than usual. The team is under significant strain at the moment, so leave them enough time to help you where possible.
DELIVERY SERVICE AVAILABLE.
Follow them on Facebook for further updates.
Post Office
Contact Number: 01308 862227
Please note: The Post Office is operating under normal opening times. When visiting, please ensure you practice social distancing when queuing to respect others who may also require the services of the Post Office.
Little Groves Nursery
Contact Number: 01308 862030
The business is open (closed on Sundays and Mondays) but with limited accessibility to facilitate social distancing, but if you need some essential supplies for your garden, make sure you pop in. You’ll be greeted by the same smiley faces that we’ve missed!
Girling & Bowditch Vets
Contact Number: 01308 862312
Please note: Although they are still open, they have put measures in place to limit the number of appointments and visitations. Certain procedures have been postponed, but medication will still be available. Please ring them directly should you have any queries.
Shaun Annetts Property Maintenance
Contact Number: 01308 867733
Please note: The team is still currently available for property maintenance. Please contact them directly should you have any queries.
Chris Chapman Bespoke Kitchens & Furniture
The team has been hard at work throughout this period and is fully operational. If you need to contact them, get in touch by calling them, or through their Facebook page / website.
Contact Number: 01308 861121
Brassica Restaurant (Ready Meals Only)
Currently supplying a wide range of handmade ready meals, breads, sauces, and other food items (while stocks last).
Contact Number: 01308 538 100
Placing Orders: Visit their website
Please note: Please contact the team directly as minimum charge applies for delivery. COLLECTION AND DELIVERY AVAILABLE.
Beaminster Food Bank (Prout Bridge Project)
Although not a business, we thought it would be good to list the contact details for the Beaminster Food Bank here too.
Opening Hours are Mondays and Fridays between 10:00 and 12:00, but pre-phone bookings essential.
Contact Number: 01308 861030
Dexters Cafe (Takeaways & delivery only at the moment)
The Dexters team is back and offering a takeaway service, and delivery is available for those in Beaminster. Please contact them to place orders. Access to the business is limited to facilitate social distancing.
Contact Number: 01308 863285 / 07807 231640
Greyhound Inn (Take away only at the moment)
The Greyhound is currently open for deliveries or collection on Thursday, Friday and Saturdays between 5 and 8pm. Please contact them before 4pm to place your order.
Contact Number: 01308 863783
Amei Peking / Malaysia Take Away
Our local Chinese take away business is still open and operating, however orders need to be phoned through first to avoid waiting in their waiting area.
Contact Number: 01308 862000
Bombay Spice Indian Take Away
Our own Indian restaurant has been offering a takeaway service throughout the lockdown period. They are still providing great Indian food for take away options. Simply give them a ring and order what you need – and collect it when you’re ready.
Contact Number: 01308 861024
Kingfisher Take Away
Our local fish & chips shop is once again open for orders, and restricting access into the business, to facilitate social distancing.
Contact Number: 01308 863103
Sarah & Tim Whittington
Local providers of farm-fresh eggs and meat, delivering to homes in Beaminster upon special request.
Eggs: Sold in packs of 6 or 12 only and delivery on special request and prior arrangement only.
Meat Packs: Parcels made up of 2 x packs of mince, 2 x chicken supreme packs and 2 x packs of sausage for £20.
Contact Number: 07811 633 071
Mayfair Town & Country Estate Agents
Mayfair is operational again and is ready and available to help you with any valuations or viewings that you need for your home. Get in touch with the team on the number below.
Contact Number: 01308 862606
Symonds & Sampson Beaminster
The team at Symonds and Sampson are operational and have implemented procedures in alignment with the Covid-19 guidelines. If you need to get in touch with them, contact them below.
Contact Number: 01308 863100
Tunnel Road Doctors Surgery
Contact Number: 01308 861800
The surgery is operational, but with limited accessibility to facilitate social distancing. Please ensure you call beforehand to book an appointment or to discuss any queries you may have. Through the Coronavirus Support Team, there is a delivery service available for medication and other medically-related items.
Barton House Doctors Surgery
Contact Number: 01308 861938
The surgery is operational, but with limited accessibility to facilitate social distancing. Please ensure you call beforehand to book an appointment or to discuss any queries you may have. Through the Coronavirus Support Team, there is a delivery service available for medication and other medically-related items.
2MD Removals & Clearances
The 2MD team offer a range of services including house, garage & shed clearances. A great ‘Man & Van’ services that can help you with auction runs or removals. The team is full insured and licensed in all aspects of waste disposal.
Contact Number: 07738 946 209
Humpits Removals & Humpits Emporium
The Humpits team offer clearances and removal services too, but also run a Saturday morning shop where they sell some fantastic second-hand items from their Humpits Emporium premises in Hogshill Street.
Contact Number: 01308 863 194 / 07714 919 290
Website: http://humpits.co.uk/
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OTHER NON-BEAMINSTER BUSINESSES PROVIDING DELIVERY TO BEAMINSTER:
Please note: All information subject to change.
Baboo Gelato (Bridport)
Delicious gelato & ice cream deliveries, hand-made in Dorset.
Contact number: 01308 488629
Framptons Butchers (Bridport)
Currently taking orders, with delivery available. Please call the butcher directly to verify.
Contact number: 01308 422995
SJ Normans & Sons Butcher (Bridport)
Providing meat orders & deliveries to Beaminster.
Contact number: 01308 423618
Wobbly Cottage Bakery (Broadwindsor)
The amazing Wobbly Cottage, well-known for their sourdough loaves and other delights, are currently taking orders and will deliver.
Contact number: 01308 867748 / 07488 313857 / 07368 200249
Punch & Judy Bakery (Bridport)
The Punch & Judy Bakery in Bridport is also taking orders and delivering to Beaminster.
GLUTEN-FREE OPTIONS AVAILABLE GENERALLY – but at the moment, access to gluten-free flour is limited. Please check with the shop directly when ordering.
Contact number: 01308 423384
Otter Nurseries (Ottery St Mary)
Providing Seed orders via post
Contact number: 01404 816833 / 01404 816844 / 01404 816822
Sundorbon Indian Take Away meals (Bridport)
The Sundorbon team are currently delivering Indian meal takeaways to Beaminster.
Contact number: 01308 425266
Dorset Nectar Cider
If you plan on enjoying the sunshine in your garden, responsibly, then you’ll be happy to hear that local cider producer Dorset Nectar also offers delivery of cider to Beaminster. As with many local shops, they have lost the majority of their trade overnight, and are doing what they can to keep things going. They wanted to let you know that they are still open and running a contactless doorstep delivery service with free delivery within 10 Miles of their farm just outside of Melplash, and are offering a discount code too to spend on their website. Code: 15%offdorsetnectar
Contact number: 01308 488382
