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Eat well, buy local
Eat better and support your independent retailers by shopping with these local farm shops and producers...
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ALLINGTON FARM
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Allington Bar Farm, Chippenham Allington Farm Shop near Chippenham has been established for more than 40 years. Run by the Reynolds family, who have been tenant farmers at Allington Bar Farm for 3 generations; this award-winning farm shop specializes in quality, home and locally produced food. The farm shop boasts a fantastic range including fresh vegetables and fruit, an in house butchery selling meat reared on their farm, a delicatessen counter and many locally produced store cupboard essentials and specialty grocery items. Whether you are looking for locally produced ingredients to make your own creations or something delicious, quick and ready to eat, you are sure to find it at Allington.
Also on site is a lovely café, serving breakfasts, homemade cakes and many other delicious treats and Allington Garden Shop, which is packed with unusual plants, wonderful hanging baskets and gardening gifts too.
01249 658112 | allingtonfarmshop.co.uk
Allington Farm Shop
CJ ROBBINS
76 Market Place, Warminster CJ Robbins is a Warminster institution; having occupied its premises in the Market Place for three generations it is owned and run by Chris Robbins. Business is thriving largely thanks to the simple principle of offering a good quality product at a reasonable price. They source many of their wares from local established micro food wholesalers, including farmers, cheese makers and egg producers, all of whom value the small business and operate exacting welfare codes, producing free range food with complete traceability.
If you are planning a BBQ this summer they have a full range of products available to sizzle on the griddle. They make a lot of products on site and offer extra special cuts you just won’t find in supermarkets as well as coatings and sauces to add extra flavour to their locally sourced meats. You can buy in store or order online via their website, with the option of free local delivery or click and collect, whichever suits you. For more information email info@ cjrobbins.co.uk or call today.
CJ Robbins offer a good quality product at a reasonable price
01985 213052 | cjrobbins.co.uk
Edington Farm Shop offers great local seasonal produce
EDINGTON FARM SHOP
47 Westbury Road, Edington Surrounded by picturesque valleys and downland, Edington Farm Shop is a destination for foodies and shoppers alike. Housed in a beautiful oak timber frame structure, you can stop by the café for homemade breakfast or lunch, or grab any of their house specialties to take with you.
Along with local seasonal produce, they have meat supplied from local farms, free range eggs, artisanal breads, British cheeses and charcuterie and other staples available year round. They also provide an assortment of distinct locally and regionally sourced goods
LOVEJOYS WHOLESALE
Wholesale Deliveries Lovejoys Wholesale is renowned for the quality of the vegetables it supplies; sourcing fresh produce from Wiltshire and surrounding counties, supplying restaurants and hotels in Bath and West Wilts direct from their base in Melksham every day.
Lovejoys is one of very few companies that still go to the market personally to view the product and buy the very best quality produce fresh on the day, this makes them unique.
Not only restaurants and hotels take advantage of the lovely fresh veg, they also supply local farm shops, village stores and more. Lovejoys also supplies many local schools so if you are a school or college give them a ring and they can discuss their schools service with you.
Alongside fresh fruit and vegetables they also provide a full service of bread, milk, dairy and ambient larder ingredients for your kitchen.
Enjoy a lunch at Fairfield Farm Café
ranging from food products to the handcrafted work of local artists and artisans, including classically-styled ales from Three Daggers Brewery team downstairs.
The store carries gluten-free, dairyfree, vegetarian and vegan products. Gift certificates and customizable gift baskets are also available.
01380 830940 | threedaggers.co.uk
Elliott's Traditional Butchers
ELLIOTT’S TRADITIONAL BUTCHERS
High Street, Westbury Andy Elliott has been a butcher for more than 35 years. He has a passion for offering his customers fully traceable ‘farm to fork’ locally sourced meat, raised according to the highest welfare standards, from his shop in Westbury High Street. They also make their own delectable sausages and burgers, delicious pies, and home cured bacon.
You are more than welcome to pop in and Elliott’s also offer home delivery on a huge range of items, all of which include the finest cuts of meat fresh from West Country farms. Choose from dry-aged beef, succulent lamb and pork, free range poultry. They also have all your BBQ meats plus pies, hams and more for a summer picnic.
01373 865948 | elliottsbutcherswestbury.co.uk
FAIRFIELD FARM SHOP & CAFÉ
43 High St, Dilton Marsh, Westbury Fairfield Farm Shop offers fresh fruit, vegetables, eggs, store cupboard staples and more including the freshest milk from their Tytherington Milk Station dispenser As well as popping in for your essentials you can also stop by at their popular café. Serving breakfast, lunch and a delicious selection of homemade treats, it is the perfect place for a catch up with friends and family. Enjoy a variety of delicious, hot and cold, freshly prepared meals and refreshments. They cater for all dietary requirements so you will always find something on the menu to tempt you. There is also a great terrace and play area to enjoy when the sun is shining and children love the on site animal walk too.
01373 823028 | ffc.ac.uk
HOLLYCHOCS
Poulshot Lodge Farm, nr Devizes Hollychocs is a multi-award-winning family run chocolate studio created by chocolate engineer Holly Garner. With a degree in chemical engineering and a successful career at Cadbury behind her she brings a scientific approach to the creation of delicious handmade chocolates. The company works in an ethical and eco-friendly way using only the finest Fairtrade (and where possible, locallysourced) ingredients and highquality biodegradable packaging. Their studio shop is open Thursdays, Fridays and Saturdays between 10am and 2pm where you can find their award-winning chocolates alongside bake-at-home kits, wedding favours, limited edition monthly boxes and a wide range of gift boxes. If you can’t make it to the studio you can also buy online.
01225 708838 | lovejoyswholesale.com
NOAH’S PANTRY
Bradford on Avon Marina Noah’s Pantry is an artisan grocery and coffee shop that opened in late 2021 in Bradford on Avon Marina. This new independent family business is geared towards making the most of the region’s rich bounty, with no products travelling more than 30 miles to the store. As well as teas, coffees and tasty breakfasts and lunches, they stock a range of home essentials that care about the planet, freshly made treats, homemade breads and more. Steve says, “The best part about shopping with us is you’ll know exactly where the products in your basket have come from; we aim to put the planet and its people first. This means we source with both miles and seasons in mind. Our produce will reflect what’s around us, ensuring we offer the real taste of Wiltshire and Somerset.” Noah’s Pantry is open daily (except Tuesdays) from 10am to 4pm.
Poulshot Lodge has an array of fresh meat and veg 07919 910862 | noahspantry.co.uk
POULSHOT LODGE FARM
Poulshot, Nr Devizes Poulshot Lodge is a family run farm shop that is proud to support the local community. With full traceability of everything they stock from field to fork, you will find an array of fresh seasonal meat and vegetables bursting with flavour from their own and nearby farms, with local fresh bread, chutneys and gourmet brownies, to name but a few of the treats in store. They are happy to advise you on the best quality ingredients for any occasion or introduce you to alternative cuts of meat that may inspire your cooking repertoire. There has never been a better time to buy local.
01380 827202 | poulshotlodgefarm.co.uk
THE ROWDEY COW
Lower Farm, Rowde, Devizes The Rowdey Cow, complete with glass fronted café, children’s outdoor and indoor play areas and farm animals is the perfect place to bring the family in the summertime. On warm days their fresh homemade ice cream (made with milk sourced from local cows delivered every morning) are hugely popular, with up to 16 different flavours to choose from that change on a daily basis. The café meanwhile also offers scrumptious cooked breakfasts, lunch and teas, all sourced from local produce. You can also enjoy home baked cakes and barista coffees.
The animals on site range from the traditional cows, horses and donkeys but also include llamas, pygmy goats, rheas, geese and ducks. All this and spectacular views of surrounding countryside make it a great place to take the kids too.
01380 829666 | rowdeycow.co.uk
SPOTTY DOG FARM SHOP
Lower Farm, Rowde, Devizes If you are planning a picnic, afternoon tea or BBQ this summer, you’ll find what you need at Spotty Dog Farm Shop. With burgers, sausages, koftas, marinated meat and ribs (all from local suppliers) plus all the salads, condiments, drinks and brioche rolls you could need they are BBQ ready. Or if you’re looking for picnic supplies you will find beautiful English strawberries and lots of lovely cakes including lemon drizzle, blueberry bakewell, dark cherry and marzipan, maple flapjacks and their everpopular all-butter scones baked for them by Hobbs House Bakery.
You can also head over at the weekend and discover the lovely local pop-ups in their courtyard chalets
01380 720002 | spottydogfarmshop.co.uk
TASTE OF CORSHAM
Taste of Corsham, the Wiltshire town’s fabulous food festival, returns on Saturday 18 June. The town centre and historic high street will be full of stalls promoting the best local and regional food and drink.
The day will also include live music on the Taste Stage - part of The Pound Arts Centre’s Green Sky Festival, street theatre, children’s activities – and the town’s delicious Taste Trail. Can you ‘eat Corsham’ in one day? Visitors can sample free tasters at local shops, cafes, pubs and restaurants, get their entry forms stamped as they go and not only discover the best food and drink Corsham has to offer, but also be in with the chance of winning a fizzy, bubbly prize. Taste of Corsham is a great festival of food and fun - and
WOODY’S DELI
18 High Street, Corsham Woody’s Deli is all about great food, coffee and service. Many of you will know their Head Chef Caroline Roake, renowned for her excellent high-end food. Woody’s is a local team, that above all, wants to give Corsham locals exactly what they deserve: a great experience.
They don’t push very much on social media - they’d rather you do all the talking rather than them wax lyrical about how great they are. So next time you’re in the centre of Corsham pop in and see them, the team will tell you all about the exciting plans for the next few months (including Woody’s Wine Shop!), try a few of their cheeses or just feast on the cake tasters, you will not be disappointed!
01249 716091 | adam@woodago.com
Taste of Corsham is on 18 June
Woody's has great plans for the months ahead!
Multi-Award-Winning Family Run Chocolate Studio.
Chocolates engineered to perfection to provide the ultimate sensory experience. Award-Winning Chocolates | Monthly Boxes Chocolate Masterclasses | Bake-At-Home Kits Advent Calendars | Wedding Favours Corporate Gifts & Much More... Shop online or come & visit our Studio Open Thurs-Sat, 10am-2pm Poulshot Lodge Farm, Devizes SN10 1RQ www.hollychocs.co.uk | info@hollychocs.co.uk
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• Great Coffee • Freshly Prepared Salads • Baguettes & Sandwiches • Cakes & Savouries • Artisan Deli Items • Speciality Cheeses • Bespoke Hampers • Corporate Lunches & Platters
Local delivery (min order £25) / order for collection OPENING HOURS: 8am - 5pm Tuesday - Saturday 18 High Street, Corsham SN13 0ES TEL 01249 716091 EMAIL adam@woodago.com
