Last updated 25 April.
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Deliveries and such like from local businesses
We are fortunate that a number of local businesses have taken the initiative and organised delivery services or ‘order and collect’ arrangements.
This page gives a summary of the ones we know about, and please email us with any additions or corrections to slindonlife@slindon.com
The Forge
The Forge now offer a delivery service for Slindon, Fontwell, Eartham and Madehurst (free with orders over £5).
This includes all the usual fresh produce (fruit & veg, bread, milk and meat) and grocery items plus their home-baked goods (sausage rolls, quiches etc) and they have started to make some frozen ready meals.
This service has proved very popular and special thanks are due to the team of village volunteers who are helping the Forge handle the volume of deliveries.
To order ring 814324 (emailing your order is not recommended as they are so busy that reading emails can be delayed). Ideally ring in the afternoon for next day delivery, to help them smooth their workflow!
Take-away from ‘The Spur’
The Spur is closed of course but they are offering a take-away service.
Click here for the menu on their website which includes order and payment arrangements. Or call 814216
We have had good reports from people who have used the service.
Sussex Orchards apple juice
Slindon-resident Sean Lewis works for Hft in Walberton, the charity that has orchards and produces their own apple and apple & pear juice. He will deliver their juices on Wednesdays.
For details contact Sean Lewis 814568 o 0774 771 3588
Browns Seaford, Littlehampton
The shop is currently closed, but they will deliver free of charge for orders over £20.
Or you can ‘order and collect’. Contact them on 01903 723582
‘Order and collect’ from Charlies Farm Shop, Bury
Charlie Hughes farm shop is open, but in addition, Charlie Hughes is offering an ‘order and collect’ service. Click here for details
Existing milk and newspaper deliveries
Don’t forget the long-standing village delivery services offered by Milk & More and Sussex Dairies (milk and other groceries) and Hardham Stores (newspapers etc).
Click here for contact details etc
‘Catch of the Day’ fish van
This van tours the village early afternoon on Thursdays – you can either catch him as he passes or contact details are :
Tim Woodward of Catch of the Day : https://catchoftheday.vpweb.co.uk/contact-1 .
His phone numbers are:
Phone: 01273 58 2637
Mobile 0797 446 4724
Elite Fine Foods
Elite Fine Foods https://www.elitefinefoods.co.uk/ deliver although there is a £50 minimum spend.
Hillside Nursery, Bury
This independent nursery just over the Downs in Bury grow their own veg plants, bedding etc (and also sell compost).
They are closed of course, but offer an ‘order and collect’ service. It is well organised but to keep themselves and customers safe they have to be very specific about how to order and collect.
See their website for details of what is available and how to buy.