New direction for Bridget’s Market as shop shuts

A tight-knit team who have managed to keep a fruit and veg shop going through covid have reluctantly called time on the shop – but say they are continuing their doorstep deliveries.

Bridget’s Market in Bridport say issues with the building in East Street, and a drop in footfall over the last couple of years they have decided “to take the business in a new direction”.

A spokesman said: “We have absolutely loved the last five years and we really couldn’t have done the last five years without our incredible team and wonderful customers.

“With home deliveries becoming so busy we’ve decided to go on the road.

“We have been looking to expand home deliveries and wholesale for a while and we now think this is the right time for us to branch out.”

Bridget’s has set up a crowdfunder to help them kit out their van.

They are encouraging local growers to sell them their produce.

They said: “If you have an allotment, garden and have some surplus please let us know.

“We had an incredible response last year and would love to keep this going.

“We want to say thank you to our lovely customers for being so supportive over the last five years.

“This is not goodbye – this is just a new adventure.”

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