A family-run butchers shop in Bedale has unveiled new branding and a refurbished shop in its 60th year.
Cockburn’s refurbishment project had been planned for over a year but was delayed due to the Covid pandemic, during which time the company diversified to provide home delivery to people who were vulnerable or isolating.
Jonathan Coburn, director at Cockburn’s said: “We know that people enjoy coming to the shop but with the lockdown and ongoing pandemic it just wasn’t possible for some.
“So, we put together a model whereby they could order their meat, pies and cheese and have it delivered, with this including local Wensleydale eggs and fresh milk, too.
“We wanted to invest in the shop and its facilities not only for the benefit of our business and our customers, but also for other businesses in the town. We are lucky to have many fantastic independent businesses here and it’s important for our local economy that we all contribute to helping it thrive.”
Cockburn’s says it has recognised the need to provide jobs for young people in the current climate and has made a commitment to employ a new generation of butchers, creating an apprenticeship to deliver this.
The company also employed an additional member of staff to support the ongoing provision of the delivery service which continues to be popular, ahead of the imminent Christmas season which is exceptionally busy.
Jonathan added: “We’d especially like to recognise the efforts of Modus Buildings and Capital Refrigeration, whose help and advice made the project so much easier and brought our vision to life.
“Sadly, our front of house man Fred Healey who has helped run the shop like clockwork for the last 20 years has taken early retirement due to ill health.
“As a valued member of staff, we want to say a massive thank you and I’m sure many of our customers will miss him greatly.”
The refurbishment project included redesigning the entire shop as well as back of house, including a complete refit for walls and floors, brand new refrigeration and new uniforms for staff.
For more information, see www.cockburnsbutchers.co.uk
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