Random selection & lockdown bargains

There’s such a large number of listings in this directory, you might miss some. So if you’re looking for ideas why not check out the listings below? If you don’t like what you see, refresh the page and you’ll see another random selection.

Many suppliers are offering great deals during the lockdown. Why not take advantage (and help their businesses as well) by seeing what they have to offer?

Click check ‘Show details’ to view specific details, as some premises are open for click and collect only.

Food Share

Liz Meech: 07798 586116
http://www.dorchestercommunitychurch.org.uk/ministries/food-share/
Dorchester Community Church, Liscombe Street, Poundbury, Dorchester DT1 3DF
Premises open:
Offering delivery/remote services:

  • Professional referral only – via health visitors, social workers, Citizens Advice and other local organisations. Referrals can be made over the phone to Liz on 01305 267171 or to her mobile.
  • Email: [email protected]
  • Food will be delivered to recipients

Poundbury Garden Centre

01305 257250
http://www.thegardensgroup.co.uk/
Peverell Avenue, Poundbury, Dorchester DT1 3RT
Premises open:
Offering delivery/remote services:

  • Taking orders over the phone 9am–4.30pm
  • Free delivery within a 25 mile radius
  • Telephone orders may be temporarily suspended if demand is high

Advantage Digital Print

01305 757472
http://advantagedigitalprint.com
The Old Radio Station, Bridport Road, Dorchester DT2 9FT
Premises open:
Offering delivery/remote services:

  • Open Tuesday, Wednesday & Thursday 08:30–16:00 for collection only

The Spice Centre Indian Takeaway

01305 267850
https://www.thespicecentre.biz/
37–38 High West Street, Dorchester DT11UP
Premises open:
Offering delivery/remote services:

  • Free deliveries to DT1, a charge for DT2 £4
  • Pay by card over the phone, cash at the door

Waitrose, Dorchester

01305 268420
https://www.waitrose.com/bf_home/bf/120.html
Tudor Arcade, Acland Rd, Dorchester DT1 1BN
Premises open:
Offering delivery/remote services:

  • Usual shopping. Open 9am–6pm daily and 10am–4pm Sundays
  • Dedicated shopping hour, the first hour each day, for elderly and vulnerable people
  • Offering click and collect
  • Offering vulnerable people priority click and collect and delivery (must register online on the Waitrose website)
  • Offering online gift cards that can be purchased online and sent by email to volunteers/family members – www.johnlewisgiftcard.com

Superdrug Pharmacy

01305 264686
https://www.superdrug.com/store-finder/#store-details/dorchester
17 South St, Dorchester DT1 1BS
Premises open:
Offering delivery/remote services:

  • Open to the public 10am–5pm. Closed 1–2pm.

The Log Yard

07976 377356
https://thelogyarddorset.co.uk/
Cheselbourne
Premises open:
Offering delivery/remote services:

Craig’s Dairy

01305 834591
https://www.craigsfarmdairy.co.uk/

Premises open:
Offering delivery/remote services:

  • Dairy farm delivering milk, cheese, eggs, cream, orange juice and vegetables
  • New customer orders are being taken if available on that round.

Mr Fish

07841 878334
https://www.facebook.com/MrFishDorchester/

Premises open:
Offering delivery/remote services:

  • Scaled, gutted and oven ready sea bass delivered to Dorchester and surrounding villages for £10

M K Roofing & Property Solutions

07568 154920

3 Mill Street, Dorchester DT1 1LN
Premises open:
Offering delivery/remote services:

  • Roofing and property maintenance including chimney repairs, cowls and complete re-roof.
  • Call for a free no-obligation quote.
  • Operating following all social distancing guidelines
  • All quotes and invoicing done via email: [email protected]

Post Office



Trinity Street, Dorchester DT1 1DH
Premises open:
Offering delivery/remote services:

  • Open Monday-Friday from 9.30am–4.30pm and on Saturday 9.30am–12.30pm
  • Open for essential everyday banking, as well as posting letters and parcels

Southfield Veterinary Centre

01305 262 913
https://www.southfieldvet.co.uk/
South Walks, Dorchester DT1 1DU
Premises open:
Offering delivery/remote services:

  • Open 24 hours for emergencies for registered animals of the surgery
  • Phone advice available for non-emergencies

Rod Wheatley Plumbing & Heating

07952 284040

Dorchester
Premises open:
Offering delivery/remote services:

  • Monday to Friday 9am-6pm
  • Will respond to calls out side these hours and at weekends/bank holidays when possible
  • Offering a full plumbing and gas heating service.
  • Gas safe plumbing and heating engineer with over 30 years experience in gas plumbing and heating.
  • All aspects covered from boiler services and repairs/replacements to leaks, dripping taps and toilet/shower issues.

Rajpoot Indian Restaurant

01305 257492
https://www.rajpootrestaurant.com/
43 High West Street, Dorchester DT1 1UT
Premises open:
Offering delivery/remote services:

  • Email: [email protected]
  • You can order a takeaway over the phone to collect
  • Free deliveries in a 2 mile radius are available for orders over £20