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.

Dorchester Community Support Group

07562 389519
https://www.facebook.com/groups/dorchestersupport

Premises open:
Offering delivery/remote services:

Dorchester Community Support Group volunteers can help you with
  • Putting you in contact with useful Dorchester support groups
  • Shopping
  • Collecting of prescriptions
If you are lonely and would like to speak to someone there are volunteers who can call you for a chat. The Dorchester community is strong and there are lots of support groups and volunteers who would like you to know that you are not dealing with this alone. How to contact us: Call 07562 389519 or email us [email protected]

Loaf and Larder (Olives Et Al)

Office: 01258 474300 or mobile: 07970 163558
https://www.loafandlarder.com/

Premises open:
Offering delivery/remote services:

  • https://www.olivesetal.co.uk/
  • [email protected]
  • Delivering fresh fruit & veg, meat, fish, flour & yeast, dairy, chocolate, and biscuits.
  • Olives Et Al, Poundbury deli delivery, based in Sturminster Newton.
  • Can deliver all over the UK for a £5 delivery charge

Tesco Pharmacy

01305 401500
https://www.tesco.com/store-locator/uk/?bID=2423&sc
Weymouth Ave, Dorchester DT1 2RY
Premises open:
Offering delivery/remote services:

  • Open during Tesco opening hours. 8am–10pm Mon–Sat and 10am–4pm Sunday.

Walnut Grove Cafe

01305 268882

25 Durngate St, Dorchester DT1 1JP
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

Techie Tom

01305 534355
https://www.techietom.net/
Poundbury
Premises open:
Offering delivery/remote services:

  • Providing technical and IT support for home and business
  • Can work remotely or come to your home maintaining social distance

The Brewers Arms

01305 889361
http://thebrewersarms.com/
The Brewers Arms, Martinstown, Dorchester DT2 9LB
Premises open:
Offering delivery/remote services:

  • Thurs–Sat 6pm–9pm collection only
  • Thursday night – curry night
  • Friday night – fish and chips
  • Saturday night – stone-baked pizzas

Bride Valley Vineyard

01308 482767
https://bridevalleyvineyard.com/
Stable Cottage, Court House, Litton Cheney, Dorchester DT2 9AW
Premises open:
Offering delivery/remote services:

  • Free local delivery for all online sales

Sweet Pea

07788 722824
https://sweetpeadorset.com/
Puddletown
Premises open:
Offering delivery/remote services:

  • Wedding & event prop hire
  • Full list of items available on website

Brace of Butchers

01305 260956
https://www.braceofbutchers.co.uk/
Kings Point House, 5 Queen Mother Square, Poundbury, Dorchester DT1 3BW
Premises open:
Offering delivery/remote services:

  • Meat, meals, deli, fresh fruit and vegetables.
  • Open for customers and people can call to order, pay and either collect or have the order delivered.
  • Home deliveries are in a refrigerated van Mon–Sat. You are given a two hour slot for deliveries.
  • Offering self-isolation boxes of supplies.

Boots Pharmacy

01305 264340
https://www.boots.com/stores/914-dorchester-cornhill-dt1-1bq
12–13 Cornhill Dorchester DT1 1BQ
Premises open:
Offering delivery/remote services:

  • Open daily 9.30am–4.30pm, on Sundays 11am–3pm
  • Temporarily suspended in-store pharmacy check-up services (such as vaccinations and health checks) and click & collect
  • Home delivery available for online orders and repeat prescriptions

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

Brown Goose Catering

07470 096652
http://www.brown-goose.co.uk/

Premises open:
Offering delivery/remote services:

Nationwide

0800 554 0467

4 High West Street, Dorchester DT1 1UJ
Premises open:
Offering delivery/remote services:

  • Open Tuesday–Friday from 10am–2pm – Only visit if absolutely necessary

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.