Spotlight on Commerce

Shades Above and Beyond

5/6/2020

Stalbridge resident Laura Walter tells us about her hand made lampshades, crafted in her Studio.
"My name is Laura and I create lampshades in my Stalbridge studio. I LOVE LAMPSHADES, It's my guilty pleasure !!!"

'The home should be the treasure chest of living'
Quote by Le Corbusier

"I am often asked how and why I started making lampshades ........
It starts from my creative background and studying in visual studies, Decorative glass and floristry. These creative subjects allowed me to indulge in my love for colours, shape, texture and craftsmanship .
Lampshade making came along as I was fed up of only seeing the same run of the mill, poor quality, mass production on the High street.
I wanted to create something a little different with a high level of quality and finish.
I also enjoy fabric buying and always on the lookout for new, unusual, retro, funky and traditional designs, also looking to Scandinavia for that Scandi touch."

Lampshades can add colour, character, warmth, and atmosphere to a room as well as making a statement
All my lampshades are Handmade to order by myself, they therefore take time and are not mass produced.
It is MADE JUST FOR YOU!!
I Love what I do and I hope that passion shines through in the pieces that I make.

You will find stunning lampshades that will bring extra charm and character to your home decor.
If you want a particular shape, size or fabric that is not listed on my Etsy or Ebay shop, please call me and I will be happy to help .

Free UK postage or if local I can deliver | Please allow 5 to 10 days for dispatch or delivery | For enquiries you can email me at No6Creations@outlook.com or please take a look at my Etsy page and Ebay shop

THYME AFTER TIME CAFE AND CATERING

21/11/2019

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Our Cafe runs a very simple unpretentious menu with honest, hearty food. We have formed a veritable reputation for our Breakfasts, brunches and lunches alike with a regular and varied customer base who visit us from far and wide and extremely local!

We are very happy to cater for all tastes and dietary requirements. We often find ourselves working off our regular menus to meet with our customers tastes- we love a challenge!

We serve delicious fresh coffee using 'Read's coffee' of Sherborne and have an excellent choice of loose teas. There is also a selection of fruit juices including Bridge Farm apple juice from East Chinnock, presses or thick icecream milk shakes using local icecream producer 'Marshfield Farm' from near Bath. In the summer months we also make our own iced coffees which are very popular.
In the winter months we have our beyond luxury hot chocolates that our regulars love. We change them regularly and they are almost a meal in themselves!

Thyme after Time Cafe now has its alcohol licence and is able to offer some lovely beers, lagers, ciders, wines and fizz! Have a browse through our cold drinks menu below. We even have our own bottled beer and cider called Golden Spire and Fruity Orchard!

One of the unique things about 'Thyme after Time' is the time we spend with our clients 'one to one' to establish the best possible menu to suit them for their occasion. Margot's main priority is that the client comes out of the meeting feeling that they have been listened to and that their menu is personal to them.

Whether you want to use our lovely Café for your function or you would like us to provide you with your celebration meal at your own home or venue we can cater for anything including birthday parties, christenings, anniversaries, funeral wakes, corporate events, launches, celebrations or any other reason you can think of! Just give us a call or pop down and meet us! We are always available to talk to you and discuss your requirements.

Click on the buttons below to find out more and see some menus...

Got a birthday coming up or an anniversary, stag or hen party or even an informal wedding with small numbers? Fancy something a bit different? Why not reserve the Function room at Thyme After time for your own Breakfast Party?? Click on the button below to visit our website and find out more....

Monday- Fridays 8.00am - 4.00pm | Saturday Breakfast Club 8.00am - 2.00pm | We are closed Sundays and Bank holidays
We serve hot food from our menus Monday to Friday 8.00am - 2.30pm after which the kitchen is closed but we still serve a selection of cakes, scones and freshly baked goods. Saturdays we serve only from our breakfast/brunch menu from 8.00am - 2pm
Cafe Address- Thyme after time, Spire Hill Farm, Thornhill, Stalbridge, DT10 2SG. Landline number is 01963 362202

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Dorset Garage Doors

13/4/2019

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Manual & Electric Garage Door Specialists Dorset Garage Doors focus on Quality, Reliability and Security. This Stalbridge based family company comes from an engineering and electronics background, perfectly suited to specialising in garage doors and electronic operators. A bewildering number of styles and types of garage doors are available, but through experience gained in the last 28 years of trading the team highly recommend Garador.

Dorset Garage Doors covers Dorset, Somerset and Wiltshire. The team have gained considerable experience over the years augmented by factory courses at Garador, Hormann, Cardale, Henderson and Slavedor. We have expertise in the electrical operator field, carrying those spares available for older models.

Sectional doors have become something of a speciality, where careful fitting is essential. Their thermal and draught-proofing properties make them essential where the garage is part of the house. Having a cold garage under a bedroom almost guarantees a cold room. In conjunction with an operator these doors complement a house beautifully and add considerably to its value.

SECTIONAL DOORS

ROLLER DOORS

Roller Doors - The Garamatic roller door from Garador provides plenty of space in front of and inside the garage. You can drive directly up to the door for parking and the ceiling area of the garage remains available. Made of high-quality corrosion-free aluminum, the Garamatic door profile is equipped with modern Garador operator technology as standard.

Side Hinged Doors - The Garador range of side-hinged timber doors combines quality craftsmanship and attractive, traditional appeal. As standard, they come with a level handle set. A knob handle for added security is optionally available. Alternatively, all side-hinged doors are available in a one third/two third configuration, as show on the Vertical Cedar design opposite.

SIDE HINGED DOORS

Electric Operators for garage doors - It’s not anyone’s idea of fun to battle the elements on a dark, stormy winter’s night, grappling with the keys to open your garage door. Imagine arriving home and at the simple touch of a button, driving straight into your garage without having to leave the comfort of your car. Electric door operators can bring you this touch of luxury at a surprisingly low cost. Choosing to fit one of our operators won’t change your life. But it will make it just a little bit more comfortable.

Above are just a few of the types of doors they supply and expertly install. To find out more about the range of products available visit the Dorset Garage Doors website by clicking on the button below.

Dorset Garage Doors

They are well worth talking to should you be planning to build a new garage or house – there are a bewildering number of types and sizes of garage doors available these days. Naturally, all their work is guaranteed, with Garador, their preferred product, carrying a 10 year warranty on most doors, with 5 years on their operators.

They also carry out a large number of repairs each year, which in turn necessitates carrying a wide range of spares.

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AXE Powder Coating and Auto Repairs

3/3/2019

Axe Powder coating & auto repairs was formed in 2018 initially to research existing methods for wheel refurbishment to see if improvements could be made in the process to provide improved quality and Eco-friendly methods for stripping off existing coating.

After a couple of months it was found that most companies were still using the stripping liquid methylene chloride, bad news for health & safety and the environment, that will shortly be banned in use.

After testing all the alternative chemicals available, we then designed our own tanks & cleaning process to provide the best solution. This coupled with Aqua Blasting and the latest cleanroom booth, oven and powder coating system, provides far better consistency in result

REPAIRS AND SERVICING
We also carry out all types of car and light commercial servicing and repairs by our advanced technicians including:

Mot's | Brakes | Clutches | Batteries
Tyre fitting and balancing | Diagnostics
Timing belt replacement and much more...

FOR MORE DETAILS VISIT OUR WEBSITE

AXE POWDER COATING

TELEPHONE: 01963 548180

Opening Hours
Monday to Friday 8.30am-5.00 pm
Saturday (appointment only)
Sunday Closed

Address
Axe Powder Coating & Auto Repairs

Unit 11-12, Gibbs Marsh Trading Estate,
Stalbridge, Dorset, DT10 2RY

North Dorset Car Repairs

2/2/2019

Based in Stalbridge, North Dorset Car Repairs is your one-stop-shop for vehicle spraying, accident repairs and work covered by your insurance. We tackle anything, from full re-sprays, classic car restoration to commercial van painting, all at competitive prices. No job is too small or too big, thanks to our state of art climate controlled paint oven and spray booth. We use only top-of-the range preparation equipment and top quality paint, to get the very best results. Visit our website for more information.

CLASSIC CARS

Classic cars are our passion, from 1930s timeless designs to 1970s hot rods. We treat these pieces of art with nothing but the greatest care, to restore them back to their former glory, to be enjoyed for years to come.

COMMERCIAL

Need your van decked out in your company’s logo and colours? We are here to help – from picking your designs and colours, to implementing your scheme, making your van look professional as well as fully functional

ACCIDENT AND INSURANCE

We can take on any work covered by your insurance – just let us know what you need, and we will take care of the rest. Getting your vehicle back to its original state, as quickly as possible, is our goal.

Tel: 01963 363999 Mob: 07801 445316

North Dorset Car Repairs

Units 3-5
Gibbs Marsh Trading Estate,
Stalbridge, Dorset DT10 2RY

The Heating Oil Company

3/6/2018

Welcome to The Heating Oil Company!
Want to buy oil at the best price in an easy way? – let us deliver it for you to Stalbridge and a wide surrounding area.

Our site has been formed by a company that have been delivering heating oil on behalf of another well-known national heating oil website. They took the view that instead of supplying oil and ultimately a commission to that other site, they would just provide the customer direct at a cheaper price as they felt that it would be better for the home owner.

So to maintain low costs all business is handled via the website to ensure that the best possible price is provided. Whilst we may not be the largest online heating oil provider, we are a determined bunch of people that know that we can provide heating oil to the area that we serve in a way that customers have been accustomed to for some time now, and keep returning.

So just enter your details on our website by clicking on the button below to get an instant price and buy from us 365 days a year, 24 hours a day, when you want. We promise you won’t be disappointed.

The Heating Oil Company

Fuel Types
We provide Standard Kerosene (Heating Oil), Exocet AGA Additive, and Gas Oil.

Domestic Oil...
Domestic Oil is the cheapest form of heating oil. it is ideal for all domestic pressure jet heating oil boilers and for use in the majority of vaporised burners, there is a 5% vat charge to be added to the total.

Aga Additive...
Reduces effects of high char value fuels, Increases a fuels shelf life, Reduces sludge formation.

Gas Oil...
Gas Oil is mainly used by the agricultural industry (farmers) for use in machinery such as tractors as well as the construction industry for generators and industrial heating. It carries government duty and as such it is therefore always more expensive per litre than kerosene.

My Divine Canine in Stalbridge

14/3/2018

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My Divine Canine was established in 2016 to provide dog grooming and day care services to the residents of Stalbridge and beyond. They provide friendly grooming services in the quiet, relaxed and caring environment of their base at Gibs Marsh Farm.

My Divine Canine of Stalbridge
Dog Grooming and Day Care in Stalbridge, Dorset

My Divine Canine provides calm and friendly grooming services in a quiet relaxed environment.
Grooming is carried out on a one-to-one basis, ensuring that your dog receives all the time and attention that they need. We don't want your dog to feel stressed or nervous and can allow extra time your dog if necessary.
My Divine Canine is owned and run by Zoe, who is Level 3 City and Guilds trained in Dog Grooming and has experience working in salons and for family and friends. She is passionate about dogs and their care and this has led her to establishing a new salon.

Prices
Dog Grooming and Day Care in Stalbridge, Dorset

Bath and Brush (includes ear cleaning and nails)

Small, short haired breeds (including: Pug, Jack Russell, French Bulldog) From £20

Medium, short haired breeds (including: Labrador, Staffi, Whippet, Beagle) From £23

Large short haired breeds (including: Mastiff, Rottweiler, Short-haired GSD, Large Labrador, Boxer, Dalmatian) From £25

Full Groom (includes ear cleaning and nails)

Extra small breeds (including: Yorkshire terrier, Chihuahua, Jack Russell) From £30

Small/medium breeds (including: Westie, Shih Tzu, Miniature Schnauzer, Cairn, Lasa, Bichon, Terriers, Cocker Spaniel, Springer Spaniel, King Charles Cavalier Spaniel) From £35

Large breeds (including: Retrievers, bearded collies, Schnauzer, Medium-haired GSD, Husky, Collies) From £40

Extra large breeds (including: Newfoundland’s, St Bernard, Pyrenean mountain dog) From £50

Hand Strip (depending on coat type, breed and size)
From £40

For Poodle and poodle Cross breeds i.e. Labradoodles, Cockerpoos please enquire for a price as we know they vary considerably in coat type and size.

If your dog breed isn’t mentioned above please just ask.
Prices listed above are only a GUIDE and will vary on the condition of your dog's coat and temperament.

Extras

Nails £5
Nail Grinding £8
Teeth £10
Face Trim £8
Glands £15
Ear Cleaning £5

My Divine Canine
Unit 7, Gibbs Marsh Farm, Stalbridge, Dorset DT10 2RU
☏ 07770 649958 ✉ info@mydivinecanine.co.uk

My Divine Canine

"Grooming is carried out on a one-to-one basis, ensuring that your dog recieves all the time and attention that they need. We don't want your dog to feel stressed or nervous and can allow extra time your dog if necessary."

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Thank you Zoe for doing such an amazing groom on Ollie. Every time I take him to you he comes back smelling wonderful and such a good hair cut I can't thank you even. And of course not forgetting Charlie he too looks dapper.

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Totally recommend took my dog for the first time today and first ever groom. Excellent experience my spaniel was treated like a princess and the result was amazing. Thank you x

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Wriggle Valley Brewery in Stalbridge

27/1/2018

Welcome to Wriggle Valley Brewery, the small brewery making 'BIG BEER'

Originally from Ryme Intrinseca we are now based in Stalbridge North Dorset.
We brew small batches of beer to exacting standards, and regularly test drive each beer!
We have a passion for making 'big tasting beer' and always have something interesting in stock. We are not fans of 'insipid ale'.
As well as supplying pubs, farm shops and off licences, we also sell direct to the public from our premises, and can deliver within a 20 mile radius.
You can buy beer direct from us or from one of our stockists.
We are proud of the beer we make . We currently brew 6 regular beers and 4 seasonal brews, but we like to experiment so watch this space. See our beer page on the Wriggle Valley Brewery website by clicking on the button below...

Chris Clark and Jane Reeves

Wriggle Valley Brewery in Stalbridge

Our New Shop!

You can purchase beer direct from our brewery. There is free delivery within a 5 mile radius for heavier items.

We can supply:

Bottle Conditioned Ales 500ml , sold in a presentation pack of 3 for £9.00 Wooden presentation box of 3 £15.95 or by the case of 12 £26.95
We can make up a mixed case for you so you have a selection.

Casks in 4.5 gallon or 9 gallon sizes, in either traditional cask ale or 'bright beer'. You may hire taps etc from us, but there is a £20 deposit on these, as they do have a habit of disappearing!
We need at least 48 hours notice for bright beer.

18 or 36 pint bag in boxes are available. 18 pint £36 36 pint £65

We may need to ask for proof of age when you buy from us.
A UK driving license or passport will do.

Please contact us for availability or to place your order. Thanks.

Chris Clark and Jane Reeves

Business Hours

MON. 10:00 a.m.– 1:30 p.m.  2:30 p.m.– 6:00 p.m.
TUE. 10:00 a.m.– 1:30 p.m.  2:30 p.m.– 6:00 p.m.
WED. 10:00 a.m.– 1:30 p.m.  2:30 p.m.– 6:00 p.m.
THU. 10:00 a.m.– 1:30 p.m.  2:30 p.m.– 6:00 p.m.
FRI. 10:00 a.m.– 1:30 p.m.  2:30 p.m.– 6:00 p.m.
SAT. 10:00 a.m.– 12:00 p.m.
SUN. CLOSED

Unit 4 The Sidings
Station Road
Stalbridge, Dorset DT10 2SS

T - 01963 363343 M- 07952198777 E - chris@wrigglevalleybrewery.co.uk

Oakland French Collectibles

9/1/2018

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Oakland Collectibles is an expanding Stalbridge family company specialising in authentic French vintage Collectibles sourced in the brocantes and markets of France.

Welcome to our French-style, Brocante where you will find our extensive range of many fascinating French vintage collectibles and curios.
The Brocante is located at Spire Hill, Sturminster Newton, Dorset DT10 2SG.
Oakland Collectibles strive to make your visit interesting so please give us a visit.

Brocantes, or sometimes called braderies in France are a way of life and a national passion. The flea markets, second hand markets and car boot sales are very popular in France especially in the summer and before Christmas, in fact, that’s an understatement – it seems to be the national pastime to spend weekends visiting the different types of second hand markets.
It isn’t just at a weekend though, you can find various second hand markets going on during the week as well and Bastille Day (14 July) is always a popular day for a brocante, braderie, Vide Grenier or Marché au puces.
Also very popular in France are the second hand shops, also called Brocantes which you can also find in the form of big– every day of the week – the Depôts Ventes and the Trocs.
The French are a nation of recyclers and guardians of things – they hate to throw something away if it can serve a useful or attractive purpose and this is what drives their love of second hand markets and shops as well as the love of a great bargain!
Going to a brocante or other second hand market gives you an opportunity to pick up some really wonderful or unusual items that you simply won’t see in the shops. You can often find food tents offering the usual burgers or hotdogs and chips, sometimes regional specialities but the happy atmosphere makes up for the lack of gourmet fare!
Oakland Collectibles can save you the time and expense of trips to France, call in at our brocante in Dorset. If we haven’t got it in stock we can shortly source it for you.

Please contact:
Jason Parker on 07968 941196
e-mail: Jason@oakland-collectibles.com
Shop location:
Spire Hill, Thornhill, Stalbridge, Sturminster Newton, Dorset DT10 2SG
Address for Post:
Oakland Collectibles, Dingles Cottage, Church Hill, Stalbridge, Dorset, DT10 2LR

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Chris Watts Building and Maintenance

18/12/2017

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Chris Watts Building and Maintenance Ltd can provide you with a reliable, quality building service. We are an established building company working generally within
a 20 mile radius of Wincanton, but for larger projects we can travel further.

We will undertake jobs from mending a leaking tap or plastering a ceiling to a complete extension, renovation or house build.

For more information please feel free to browse through our website and view images of just a handful of jobs that we have undertaken by clicking on the button at the bottom of this article. You can send us an enquiry on the contact page of our site, email us at: info@chriswattsbuilding.com or telephone: 01963 32809

Plumbing and Heating

We offer an emergency call out service for boiler and plumbing problems.
Our qualified plumbers can tackle any of your plumbing requirements from a full central heating system to mending a tap. For any enquiries just call us: 01963 32809

Electrics

We can carry out all domestic and commercial electrical work including: Rewiring, New circuits, Fusebox and consumer unit replacement, Immersion heaters & tanks, Outside lights, Internal lighting, Storage heaters, Showers, Smoke alarms, Water heaters, Extra sockets, Fitting kitchen appliances, Power for sheds and outbuildings, Telephone extensions, Television points. For any enquiries just call us: 01963 32809

Bathrooms

We install new bathrooms from scratch, or replace old ones, working to designs ranging from simple to advanced. Our interior design advice can help you choose colour schemes and tiles, and cost-effective suites.
For any enquiries just call us: 01963 32809

Extensions

Whether you're extending a house, renovating one, or building a porch or garage, we can make sure it's all done according to regulations. We will give you compliance advice for your plans, and help with your applications.
We can match the style of your existing stone-work and architecture for the best results.
We undertake the entire job as a single project: whether it involves removing windows and doors, taking out chimneys or putting in fireplaces, rebuilding walls - the whole job is done as one project, through to occupation with fully functional plumbing, electrics, bathrooms and kitchens. We start it, we complete it.
For any enquiries just call us: 01963 32809

Plastering and Rendering

We have highly skilled and qualified plaster specialists who can plaster walls and ceilings, or render whole houses, garages or single walls for you.
By using very carefully chosen materials and modern equipment we make sure you have the best possible finish. We can even offer some maintenance-free options.
For any enquiries just call us: 01963 32809

Windows, Doors & Glazing

We are able to supply and fit wooden and pvc doors and windows made to measure. We maintain the highest of standards with the products we supply. The fitting is undertaken in the most sympathetic way for the building, and is never done for the cheap, nasty and quick finish in order to maximise profits. We are a building company that fits (double glazed) windows and are much more than a "double glazing and conservatory company" We are FENSA registered, and we operate within their guidelines.
For any enquiries just call us: 01963 32809

Tiling and Decorating

When you are ready to renovate your home or to add the final touches to a bigger project we can help with tiling and decorating. There is a dizzying array of tiles on the market today, and we help you choose the ones right for you. Colour, texture, size and purpose of tiles should be specific to each room and your individual taste.
For any enquiries just call us: 01963 32809