This month’s small business spotlight shines on The Potting Shed, a garden shop in Dorchester. After asking many local shoppers and business owners for recommendations of shops to visit in Dorchester, The Potting Shed was a name that consistently came up. So, Emily and Joe headed to the traditional garden shop to find out what… Read more »
This month, Dorchester BID’s Small Business Spotlight shines on Vinyl Van! Vinyl Van opened in 2019 – its name a nod to their roots of selling vinyl records out of their VW van at festivals. I recently visited Vinyl Van in Dorchester’s Brewery Square and sat down for a good chat with owner Marcia Smith!… Read more »
Authentic Italian Delicatessen in Dorchester This month we shine our Small Business Spotlight on Mina’s Deli. Charismatic owner Dana Kareem heads up the authentic Italian deli, which is situated at the bottom of Hardye Arcade, Dorchester. After working with Italian food for over 25 years, Dana decided to bring a taste of Italy to Dorchester… Read more »
The Dorchester BID (Business Improvement District) has been supporting the town’s businesses and local community with a range of projects and initiatives since its inauguration in 2008. Back then, it was the 39th BID in the UK. There are now hundreds of BID’s all over the British Isles but Dorchester was a pioneering market town… Read more »
The Dorchester BID (Business Improvement District) has been funding the provision of the latest technology defibrillators in town for over 10 years now. Improvements in technology mean that units become much easier to use. The latest Zol defibrillators that the DBID has purchased talk the user through how to use them, which means anyone should… Read more »
We’re thrilled to shine our Small Business Spotlight on Joey’s Family Food this month! Joey’s produce nutritional, tasty meals and snacks for babies and children – cutting out the nutrient-killing industrialised processes that you can find in supermarket foods. They support local parents and the wider community by pricing their products reasonably, helping local charities… Read more »
Dorchester Business Awards took place on the 30th March 2023, celebrating the successes of local companies and encouraging young entrepreneurs to make their mark on the town’s independent business scene. Overall Business of the Year – Honey Asset Finance Cameron Small, 23-year-old co-owner of Honey Asset Finance was the big winner of the ceremony – bagging… Read more »
We’re pleased to kickstart our new initiative, ‘Small Business Spotlight’, with a feature on one of Dorchester’s newest, most exciting businesses – Kooky Bloom. This campaign celebrates the hard work and successes of the small, independent businesses that give the town its heart. The eclectic mix of local, family-run businesses is what makes Dorchester such… Read more »
Just over a year on from opening the first ever escape room in Dorchester in February 2022, it is fair to say that The Great Big Escape has had quite the impact on the community. The exhilarating attraction quickly settled into its new home at Brewery Square, with many visitors leaving with rave reviews after… Read more »
Are you looking to make to make plans for Mother’s Day in Dorchester? If you don’t have anything in the diary yet, we’re here to give you our recommendations for things to do on Mothers Day in Dorset’s county town. Whether you’re treating your mum, Nan, friend or friend there are a range of lovely… Read more »
