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.

Spar, Maud Road

01305 259387
https://www.spar.co.uk
8 Maud Road, Dorchester DT1 2LW
Premises open:
Offering delivery/remote services:

  • Can order over the phone for collection

Touts Pharmacy

01305 264193
https://toutspharmacy.com/
Brewery Square, 5 Weymouth Avenue, (adjacent ATRIUM Health Centre), Dorchester DT1 1QS
Premises open:
Offering delivery/remote services:

  • Open to the public Mon–Sat 10am–12pm, 2pm–4pm. Sunday closed.

TSB

01305 267936

64 High West Street, Dorchester DT1 1XA
Premises open:
Offering delivery/remote services:

  • Branch temporarily closed

Victoria Park Pharmacy

01305 264012
https://victoriaparkpharmacy.co.uk/
14 Maud Road, Dorchester DT1 2LW
Premises open:
Offering delivery/remote services:

  • Opening hours Mon-Fri 9.30am–1pm and 2pm–4.30pm. Closed for lunch 1pm–2pm. Sat 9am–12pm. Sundays closed.
  • Repeat requests vis NHS app, doctor’s surgery or emailing [email protected]

The Balti Express

01305 267205
https://thebaltiexpressdorset.co.uk/
12 High East Street, Dorchester DT1 1HS
Premises open:
Offering delivery/remote services:

  • Delivering to DT1 & DT2

Castle Veterinary Clinic

01305 267083
https://www.castlevets.co.uk/
3 Poundbury Business Centre, Middle Farm Way, Dorchester DT1 3WA
Premises open:
Offering delivery/remote services:

  • Open 8am–4pm Mon–Fri, 8am–12pm Sat and 10am–12pm Sun at Poundbury for urgent care.
  • Providing remote consultations and advice via Petsapp (available to download from the website or the App Store.
  • Medicines and food can be collected by appointment or delivered for a small fee. Free delivery for Castle Club members.
  • Please direct non-urgent enquiries through the app to keep the phone lines available for emergencies.
  • Offering kitten, puppy and rabbit vaccinations, neutering done on a case by case basis.
  • Working in line with guidance from the Royal College of Veterinary Surgeons and the British Veterinary Association. Under weekly review, any updates will be posted on the website or Facebook page. https://www.facebook.com/CastleVeterinaryClinic

Dorchester Food Bank

Tracy Hughes: 07554 983978
https://dorchesterbc.org.uk/foodbank
Dorford Centre, Bridport Road, Dorcheseter DT1 1RR
Premises open:
Offering delivery/remote services:

  • Professional referral only – via health visitors, social workers, Citizens Advice and other local organisations. If you were a previous voucher holder and have not been contacted by the Foodbank, please let them know.
  • Email: [email protected]
  • Opening times for the Foodbank are Monday, Wednesday and Friday, 10.30–12.30.
  • Food may be collected from the centre by the recipient or on their behalf.

Milton Abbas Surgery

01258 880210
https://www.masurgery.co.uk/
Catherines Well, Milton Abbas, Blandford Forum DT11 0AT
Premises open:
Offering delivery/remote services:

  • We are moving most of our appointments to telephone, or patients can email the surgery on [email protected] or use the eConsult service. Only patients who urgently need to be seen in person will be invited in by a clinician.
  • If you have a pre-booked appointment, please cancel it if you possibly can.
  • If you think you may need to be seen or would like some help or advice, please ring and speak to one of the reception team. Reception cannot book you a face-to-face appointment, but they will add you to a triage list and a clinician will contact you.
  • If you urgently need to be seen, please contact the practice via telephone.
  • Book an eConsult here: https://masurgery.webgp.com/

HanChic’s Furniture


https://hanchicsfurniture.co.uk/
Mellstock Farm, Unit 7, Higher Bockhampton, Dorchester DT2 8QJ
Premises open:
Offering delivery/remote services:

  • Up cycled furniture & home decor accessories
  • 24/7 online purchases.
  • Premises open for collection & viewing of furniture by appointment only.
  • Notice for large Furniture Items only: subject to current government restrictions and availability. Please contact to check. All other items posted via Royal Mail.

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.

Dodgsons of Dorchester

01305 262918

5 South Street, Dorchester DT1 1DE
Premises open:
Offering delivery/remote services:

  • Shop open 10am–2pm but not for browsing
  • Can order over the phone and collect
  • Limited local deliveries available for smaller items

Souvlaki and More

01305 251642
http://souvlakiandmore.co.uk/
30a Trinity Street, Dorchester DT1 1TT
Premises open:
Offering delivery/remote services:

  • Order online or over the phone
  • You can either collect your order or have it delivered if in Dorchester

Co-op

01305 257046
https://www.coop.co.uk
Trinity Square, Wadham, Dorchester DT1 1TT
Premises open:
Offering delivery/remote services:

  • **The Dorchester Community Support Group has organised a special arrangement for residents to call and make their order after 6pm for up to 20 items. Our volunteers can then collect the following day and pay for the shopping. **
  • Reduced opening times from 7am–10pm
  • Dedicated shopping hour for vulnerable people, carers, and NHS workers. 8–9am Mon–Sat and 10–11am Sundays.
  • Home delivery not currently available

Freedom Stairlifts

01305 259666
https://freedomstairlifts.co.uk/
Mellstock Farm, Unit 7, Higher Bockhampton, Dorchester DT2 8QJ
Premises open:
Offering delivery/remote services:

  • Provides friendly advice as well as information on a vast range of stairlifts to suit both straight and curved staircases.
  • 9am–5pm Monday to Friday, 9am–12pm Saturday via appointment.
  • Virtual appointments offered first, home visits only if required.