‘SHOP SAFE & SHOP LOCAL’
CARMARTHEN IS OPEN FOR BUSINESS
Businesses and shops in Carmarthen have been busy preparing their premises to welcome back shoppers who have been kept in lockdown for over three months.
Many national stores and local traders have reopened their businesses during the last couple of weeks, and have introduced strict safety procedures to minimise the risk of anyone contracting the virus. These measures include providing sanitising gel dispensers for customers, installing perspex safety screens on sales counters, using one-way systems and 2 meter spacing markers, having a maximum number of people in the premises at any one time, and the use by staff of transparent face visors that have been supplied free by Carmarthen Town Council.
Paul Raven, who runs Tea Traders in Guildhall Square said: ‘We've completed our risk assessments and made the necessary changes to our store and procedures. We've really enjoyed chatting with regular customers again over the past few days and we are really grateful for their understanding and support. This is a very tough time for local businesses and the retail and hospitality sectors have been hit especially hard so it is a huge relief to be able to reopen at last. Customer and staff wellbeing are our top priority and the safety measures that businesses like ours have put in place across the town will ensure that customers can feel safe and visit us with confidence.'
Carmarthen Town Council has been working closely with representatives from the Chamber of Commerce and Carmarthenshire County Council to prepare for the safe reopening of the town. Car parking remains free, signage has been installed in the public areas to remind customers about 2 meter spacing, the public toilets are open and are being checked and cleaned regularly, and the hanging baskets have been put up and are helping to add some beautiful summer colour.
We understand that local residents may feel a little concerned about visiting the town centre for the first time since the shutdown. We would like to reassure people that due to the measures that have been introduced they can now return to Carmarthen to 'Shop Safely & Shop Local', and that a very warm welcome awaits.
Aardvark Alternatives Home delivery or collection from the shop - 01267233445 foforganics@gmail.com
Albert Rees Butchers – Market Way, Carmarthen
Blasus Delicatessen - Food, Wine, Pasta, Bread, etc. Shop collection – Carmarthen 01267233811
B & M Bargains – Food, drink, etc. Hall Street, Carmarthen
Carmarthen Booze – Beer, Wine, etc – Lammas Street, Carmarthen
Chris Thomas & Sons Fruit and Veg - Phone and collect service Abergwili Road, Carmarthen 01267238363
Co-op Food – Food, Drinks, Bread, etc – King Street, Carmarthen
Danny the Milkman Dairy products delivery service - Carmarthen - Home delivery, Elderly / vulnerable
Eric Davies & Son - Butcher - Home Delivery and Collection from Shop - 01267 236799 - Market Way, Carmarthen
Fruits of Eden offer fruit and veg, eggs, honey, pickles, delivery in Carmarthen and local area 07917114222
Holland & Barrett – Merlin’s Walk, Carmarthen
M & S Foodhall – Food, Drinks, Bread, etc – Red Street, Carmarthen
Old Market Square Delicatessen – Takeaway & Delivery service of bread, milk, eggs, light bites – 01267236175
Poundland – Merlin’s Walk, Carmarthen
Rhosyn Farm Produce - Home delivery or stall collection of meat, eggs rhosynfarm@gmail.com 07787951780
Rogers & Son Butchers - Home delivery, pay over the phone and a drive through at shop - 01267238736
Tanerdy Garage - Food, Drinks, Bread, etc - Home delivery - admin@tanerdygarage.co.uk 01267236203
Taylors of Carmarthen – Beer, Wine, Specialist chocolate, etc – King Street, Carmarthen
Tesco – Food, Drinks, Bread, etc – Online, Click and Collect – Morfa Lane, Carmarthen
The Green Scoop – Food, fresh produce, etc. - Hall Street, Carmarthen
Boars Head Hotel – Sunday Lunch, Tango Ice Blast & Chippy Night - Lammas Street, Carmarthen
Carmarthen Quins Club – Sunday Lunch – Morfa Lane, Carmarthen
Cinnamon Indian Cuisine – Indian Food – Mansel Street, Carmarthen
Dexter’s Steakhouse – Sunday Lunch & Steak Nights – The Quay, Carmarthen
Farhin's Indian Takeaway - Indian Food - Priory Street, Carmarthen
Mirchi – Indian Food – Brewery Road, Carmarthen
My Vintage Delights – Hot Drinks & Cakes – Carmarthen Town
Old Market Square Delicatessen – Takeaway & Delivery service of bread, milk, eggs, light bites – 01267236175
Sloppy Joes Streetfood – Streetfood and lots more - Merlin’s Walk, Carmarthen
Starvin Marvin’s – Food, Cakes, Drinks – Lammas Street, Carmarthen
Subway – Fresh rolls, salads, drinks & sweet orders – Merlin’s Walk, Carmarthen
Tea Traders - Tea, Coffee, Drinks, Cake, Savouries - Guildhall Square
The New Curiosity – Sunday Lunches & dinner menus – King Street
The Tea Shop - Tea, Coffee, Cakes & Sweets - Carmarthen Park
Lily’s Kitchen Carmarthen @ The Drovers – Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner – Lammas Street, Carmarthen
West End Café – Fish & Chip Shop, Lammas Street, Carmarthen
B & M Stores – Shoes, Clothes, etc – Hall Street, Carmarthen
Country Max Menswear - Men's clothing - Max Evans, Blue Street, Carmarthen (Open Wednesday 1st July)
Poundland – Shoes, Clothes, etc – Merlin’s Walk, Carmarthen
Steps Carmarthen - Shoes, Bags, Accessories - King Street, Carmarthen
Tesco – Shoes, Clothes, etc – Morfa Lane, Carmarthen
B & M Stores – Shoes, Clothes, etc – Hall Street, Carmarthen
F Hinds Jewellers - Jewellry, Gifts, etc. - Lammas Street, Carmarthen
Origin - Gifts, Crafts, etc - King Street, Carmarthen
Poundland – Shoes, Clothes, etc – Merlin’s Walk, Carmarthen
Savers – Gifts, etc. – Merlin’s Walk, Carmarthen
Tanerdy Garage – Newspapers, etc. – Tanerdy, Carmarthen
Tesco – Shoes, Clothes, etc – Morfa Lane, Carmarthen
Trysor - Jewellers, gifts, etc. - King Street, Carmarthen
WHSmith – Newspapers, Books, Gifts, etc. – Guildhall Square
Blue Street Barbers - Men's Barbers, Blue Street, Carmarthen (Open July 13th)