A thriving community of independent businesses in Bristol is starting to reopen as government lockdown restrictions ease.
Stores including book shops, electronics retailers, tailors, auction houses, photography studios, indoor markets, and shops selling clothes, shoes and toys are all allowed to reopen from today (June 15).
Non-essential businesses at Cargo in Wapping Wharf are among those opening up after weeks of being closed.
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Umberslade, the developer behind Wapping Wharf, says it has put new signs and floor markings in place to remind people about safety and social distancing.
Stuart Hatton, director at Umberslade, said: “Lots of the businesses at Wapping Wharf have carried on through lockdown, quickly adapting their operations and in some cases working together on things like online sales and deliveries.
“Many others are re-opening in the coming days and we’re hopeful people will support them – and do so responsibly, maintaining social distancing.
“We’ve put lots of new signage and guidance in place to support our businesses as they welcome people back safely.”
Wapping Wharf reopening dates and times
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The homeware shop has been offering click-and-collect from its store throughout lockdown (Monday to Saturday between midday and 4.30pm). It will be open on:
Monday and Tuesday: mornings for appointment only
Wednesday to Friday: midday to 6pm
Saturday: 10am to 6pm
Sunday: 10am to 4pm
Mabboo
The ethical bamboo clothing and accessories retailer will be open:
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Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday: 11.30am to 5pm
Saturday 11am to 5pm
Sunday: 11am to 4pm
Mabboo also has a store in The Galleries, in Bristol city centre, which also reopened today.
Oliver’s Ice Cream
Open from Wednesday (June 17) to Sunday between 11am and 5pm.
The business is putting an order-number system in place to reduce queues.
The Bristol Cheesemonger
Open from Wednesday to Sunday between 11am and 4pm.
The Mighty Quinns Flower Emporium
The flower shop is open this week from Thursday (June 18) to Saturday between 11am and 4pm.
Corks
Open on Thursday, Friday and Saturday between 4pm and 7pm for retail sales only.
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The jewellery business is opening on:
Friday (June 19): midday to 5.30pm
Saturday: 11am to 5.30pm
Sunday: 11am to 4pm
Owner John Kelly said: “I shall be open only on those days for the first few weeks and then hopefully back to my usual Wednesday through to Sunday (closed Monday and Tuesday) there after.”
Husk
Bristol-born Husk offers an affordable way to add custom elements to your kitchen.
Its custom-made cabinet fronts and worktops are designed to work with IKEA cabinets but can also be adapted to work with alternative cabinet suppliers.
It's reopening at weekends only on Saturday, June 20.
Saturday: 10am to 6pm
Sunday: 11am to 4pm
Assembly Bakery
The bakery is reopening on Tuesday, June 30.
Monday to Friday: 8.30am to 5.30pm
Saturday and Sunday: 10am to 5pm
Businesses already open
Mokoko
Better Food Company
Clifton Seafood Company
Meatbox
Beer Necessities
Pizzarova