Shop Local and support small businesses

Many of our lovely independent businesses are trading online or offering delivery and click & collect during lockdown. Here’s a guide to help you shop local and support small businesses at this crucial time.

Andrew's Butchers on Effingham Street are open from 7am to 4pm, Monday to Saturday, and offer the highest quality meat, game, poultry, fresh fish and deli products at sensible prices. Deliveries are also available by calling 01709 828395 or visit  Andrew's Butchers website

Bridal Affairs Boutique on Wellgate are looking forward to meeting future brides when lockdown is over and helping you to choose your dream dress. Follow them on Facebook for updates

K.D.Davis & Sons Greengrocers offer a home delivery service across the borough, which has now been expanded with over 1,000 products available. The shop on Effingham Street is also open on Tuesday’s, Friday’s and Saturday’s from 6am to 3pm. Visit K.D.Davis & Son's Greengrocers website

Dottie's Sweets & Treats  on Wellgate have a full online service including postage, local delivery and click & collect. Whatever works best for you. Visit their website  to find all your favourites, including the new vegan confectionery range and even amazing personalised selection boxes.

Electric Vape Ltd. based in the indoor market are offering a free delivery service while the shop is closed. Customers can phone or text their orders to 07813 131057.

Entertainment Station provide a hub for the local gaming community and buy, sell and swap retro and modern video games. They also stock a range of Tabletop and Card Games and accessories. Visit the website to see what’s on offer. Delivery available as well as Click & Collect on Monday’s and Thursday’s from 11am to 2pm.

George Wright Boutique Hotel Bar and Restaurant mouth-watering menu is now available for collection. Choose from delicious dishes including beef stew and dumplings, beer battered cod and chips, Penang chicken curry and lots more. Or how about a roast dinner with all the trimmings delivered to your door on Sunday? See the full menu and more details.  Available Tuesday to Saturday, 3pm to 10pm and 11.30am to 6pm on Sundays. Delivery available on Sundays. Call 01709 372173 to order.

If you're missing the fantastic food and drinks at Ginge's Snap then you're in for a treat as they're now on Just Eat! The evening menu is available from 4pm to 9pm Tuesday to Saturday with delivery straight to your door. Choose from hot dogs, signature burgers, paninis, jacket potatoes, kebabs, puddings, hot drinks and more. See the full menu

Jaded Heart specialise in alternative clothing and accessories and everything fantastical as well as bath, body & home fragrance products. The shop on Moorgate Street may be closed at the moment but you can still order online for delivery

Joe’s Fruit & Veg in the Old Town Hall are open Monday to Saturday from 8:30am to 5pm and ready to serve you throughout lockdown. The team are also offering delivery so please message them via their Facebook page or call 07771 675581 to place your order. Contactless payments available.

Whether you're looking for a statement piece of furniture, a small finishing touch, or simply want to indulge in some self-care, Kinzo have everything you need. The shop located at the Imperial Buildings may be closed at the moment, but there’s lots to choose from on the website instead with delivery available. Visit the website 

Merryweathers Estate Agents are offering a variety of virtual options for clients including viewings and they are also still attending valuations safely. Visit the website Merryweathers estate agents in South Yorkshire or call 01709 375591.

Mesmerize on Wellgate have been trading in the town centre for over 25 years and stock a variety of alternative gifts, incense, candles, oils, bags, clothing, books and more. Visit the website to see the full range. Spend £30 online for free postage or click and collect available.

Yella Brick Road are trading online and posting out every weekday. They stock brands such as Run & Fly and Hell Bunny, along with Kitsch jewellery, and a wide array of gift items for Star Wars, Harry Potter and Marvel fans alike. Customers can choose 'pick up' at checkout and collect from their shop on High Street Monday to Friday, 1pm - 4pm. Visit the website 

A number of the indoor markets shops are also open from 8.30am to 2pm, Monday to Saturday for essential goods, including:

• Dexter’s Pet Shop
• Scott Drivers Fruit & Veg
• Ann’s Candy & Jacks Baked Goods – Delivery also available. Visit the Facebook page for more details 
• Joe’s Fresh Meats – Delivery available, call 01709 373397
• Newsagents
• Yvonne’s Deli
• Patterson’s butchers
• Eastwoods Fishmongers
• Dalesfarm Food