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Following on from our efforts in the first lockdown, Arden Community Group (ACG) is once again here to offer assistance in facilitating and co-ordinating practical support and communicating information across the community.read more
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Local Businesses Helping Local People
Our local business are doing what they can to keep providing us with a service.
This page provides a summary of those we currently know of along with any relevant links or contact details. We will add to it as new information comes in.
Smaller, independent local businesses will all find the current situation a significant challenge to recover from – so let us do our bit to help by shopping locally where we can.
LOCAL BUSINESSES HELPING LOCAL PEOPLE – LOCAL PEOPLE HELPING LOCAL BUSINESSES
Shops offering Essential Products Open for Business (Opening hours may differ from normal and social distancing measures are in place):
Eric Lyons LTD - (place your order before going into store either online or via the phone if no website access for click and collect or home delivery
Pets world knowle - (+ call the store for ordering and local delivery)
A.H. Windridge Pharmacy - new opening times are 9.15am-6.00pm Mon-Fri and 9.15am-3.00pm Saturday
Knowle Tesco - Open Mon-Sat 7am-10pm Sunday 10am-4PM. Priority Shopping Hour for the elderly and vulnerable from 9am to 10am on Monday, Wednesday and Friday.
The Bread Collection & Spiga Bistro - (Re-Opening from Wednesday 22nd April See FB page.)
The Electric Bike Shop Solihull - (open Tues - Saturday, but make an appointment before visiting)
Knowle Fish Bar - Opening hours every week will be THURSDAYS 5-9pm FRIDAYS 12-2pm and 5pm-9pm, SATURDAYS 5pm-9pm.
Daawat india & Beyond Solihull - take away service
The Lloyds Indian Restaurant - take away and delivery service
The Knowle Brasserie - takeaways Weds - Sunday
The Bilash - takeaways Weds - Sunday
Cafe Saffron Knowle - takeaways and local delivery - see page for details
Ellora knowle - opening for collections from 27th May
BistroViola - opening for collections for lunch and dinner from 1st June
Drop of a Hat– Opening 17th June from 10am. Open Wednesday, Thursday, Friday and Saturdays.
ElderBerry Blacks - Opening 4th July from 9am, if you would like to book a table please call us on 01564776344
Order online:
1683 Chocolate Place
Cristal Ladieswearr
Indigo Art Gallery Ltd.
Gourmet Foods Ltd
Wyndley Garden Centre
Hudson Home
Nicola Smyth - Knowle - order hair products online
The Closet Boutique , Knowle
The Tiny Tattoo Studio (offering Gift Vouchers on FB)
Midland Business Equipment
Belle DIVA
Order via Facebook / Instagram:
The Sale Room
Decadence Boutique
Carly's - bundles and products available
Knowle Photographic - Remote Services via video, phone or online (these are just the ones we have seen saying they are working remotely, others will be too!)
ChangeHomes - video valuations and video viewings
MoodLifter – online exercise sessions or mental health support
All About The Sew– Facebook live sew alongs
Acclaimed Mortgage Consultancy– business as usual, but via video or telephone
Physiyolates - Brain Based Fitness, Rehab + Performance - online classes
Independent Hearing Care – over the phone support with hearing aid concerns
DMS Knowle – online classes
Knowle Travel – supporting customers with their travel plans
Journey The World - supporting customers with their travel plans
KFL Fitness and Therapy - online coaching and classes
Francesco Group Knowle - contact by phone for queries
Probate Solicitors
Ernest Grant LTD
Unique Senior Care
Bastock & Bruce Ltd..
Thomas Bragg & Sons Funeral Directors
Arden Bookkeeping Ltd
TRM Direct
West Accountants
Harley Finishings
Hasker Architects
Standley & Co
Schofield & Associates, Employment Lawyers - open for business for businesses and individuals. See www.schofieldandassociates.co.uk for more details
Bev De Pons (normally in Peter's Health Products) - distance bio-resonance testing and quantum energy coaching