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SHERBORNE Sherborne Abbey The Abbey Shop Thoughtful gifts There are few more iconic sights in Dorset than Sherborne Abbey or to give its full title - the Abbey Church of St Mary the Virgin. Set in the glorious Abbey Close, its gated entrance is adjacent to the 15th century St Johns’ Almshouse and a pretty row of cottages leading up to the kissing gates and Sherborne Boys School beyond. One of these cottages is home to Sherborne’s best kept secret – the charming Abbey Shop managed by local parishioner Philip Prout and his team of volunteers. The Abbey Shop has been trading for around 15 years and stocks a range of thoughtful gifts – especially for those milestone occasions such as baptism, birthdays and confirmation. You’ll find a treasure trove of cards, bibles and prayer books as well as a comprehensive range of fiction and non-fiction titles, including a well-stocked children’s section. Classical CD’s and DVD’s sit alongside bookmarks, gifts and lovely souvenirs of Sherborne Abbey and best of all, any profits are returned to the Abbey. The Close, a few yards from the entrance to Sherborne Abbey, 01935 815191 Philip Prout outside the Abbey Gift Shop Vineyards Wine Shop Local tipples and fine wines Once Sherborne had three wine shops, now it has one – but what a wine shop it is. Hannah Wilkins and Shelley Norton, owners of Vineyards in Digby Road, aren’t complaining, since opening 8 years ago they have built a loyal following. Hannah, who is Sherborne born and bred, loves the community spirit of the town, “It offers such an individual mix of independent shops, with a totally different Shelley Norton and Hannah Wilkins, owners of Vineyards in Digby Road experience to the average high street. People are very focused on supporting local businesses and appreciate good service.” Being independent means Vineyards can support smaller local makers and brands you won’t find in supermarkets “Sherborne offers such an individual mix of independent shops, with a totally different experience to the average high street” such as Black Cow, the world’s first pure milk vodka, made from the milk of grass-grazed cows on Jason Barber’s west Dorset farm. There is also a good range of local beers and ciders and a great selection from the Somerset Distillery. Over the years Vineyards has raised thousands of pounds for charity, most notably Help for Heroes, with their annual Summer Wine Tasting. The next event takes place on 17 July at Sherborne Boys School in association with the Battens Charitable Trust. 2 Tilton Court, Digby Road, Sherbourne, DT9 3NL, 01935 815544 (vineyardsof<strong>sherborne</strong>.co.uk) 26 DORSET June 2013 dorsetmagazine.co.uk
Sherborne is a very special place…with lots of independent businesses, beautiful architecture and plenty of history Edward Oliver working on a piece of furniture Edward Oliver outside his shop in Trendle Street Edward Oliver Vintage, recycled and contemporary Edward was ‘up-cycling’ in Sherborne long before it became trendy. Following a stint as a landscape gardener and furniture designer, Edward opened his shop underneath the arch in Trendle Street, in 2004. He says he likes the ‘easy going’ way business is done in Sherborne. When he’s not giving new life to a neglected piece of furniture, Edward likes to meet friends around the corner for a drink in The Digby Tap. “Sherborne is a very special place,” he says. “It’s such an attractive town with lots of independent businesses, beautiful architecture and plenty of history.” And it’s that history that inspires him to find and restore older pieces of furniture to their former glory, but always with a contemporary twist. Edward’s best sellers are his own paintings, rustic farmhouse tables and painted French dressers. You need to visit often as the one-off pieces come and go - from traditional furniture to kitsch 50’s collectibles – it’s definitely a place to drop by when you’re in town. The Old Stables, Trendle Street, Sherborne, DT9 3NT, 07947 468874 (edward-oliver.co.uk) The Chocolate Musketeer Not many high streets can sustain an independent chocolate shop but Sherborne locals obviously have a sweet tooth (and good taste). Gill Gunn’s gorgeous little shop in Cheap Street has the most divine aroma…leading to an inevitable purchase of Belgian handmade chocolates or locally made House of Dorchester chocolates. Candy sticks and sugar mice jostle for space alongside marzipan fruits and in the freezer is local Purbeck ice cream. Visit at Christmas or Easter and you’ll be overwhelmed by the choice - it’s definitely a guilty pleasure to treasure. 16 Cheap Street, Sherborne DT9 3PX, 01935 815139 (thechocolatemusketeer.co.uk) dorsetmagazine.co.uk DORSET June 2013 27
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