BRITAIN S oldest butcher has been named as one of the UK s best loved local businesses . R J Balson and Son of West Allington, Bridport, has been recognised in a national event which gives local people the opportunity to nominate their favourite businesses. The Love Local Day event is a support local campaign which recognises most loved local businesses throughout the country as well as those most loved within their local and wider areas. The event is being championed by ShopAppy, a digital platform and shop local campaign backed by Dorset LEP. R J Balson and Son celebrated its 505th anniversary in September and has spanned 25 family generations.
John s Appledore Market Street Kitchen
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John s Appledore, Market Street Kitchen was nominated as most loved as part of national ‘Love Local Day’. The event recognises the UK’s most loved local businesses as well as those most loved within their local and wider areas.
Thousands of nominations have poured in from across the UK over the last few weeks with a massive increase from 2020’s event. Many locals have cited the adaptation of their local businesses during the pandemic “as their lifeline”. Nominations for the love local day also highlighted friendliness, helpfulness and exceptional service that local businesses have provided during the most challenging times for local communities, high streets, markets, towns and city centres.