How wonderful it has been to get stuck in and involved in a local community with so much promise, so much potential, and most of all – a community that is passionate about promoting all that Beaminster has to offer.
2012 has been a somewhat topsy-turvy year for the little town of Beaminster. Located in West Dorset, Beaminster is nestled amongst the rolling hills and stretches of neon green that only a typical English Summertime provides. The torrential summer resulted in one of the main routes into and out of the village, being closed off. Relying not only on local support, but also largely on the passing trade by visitors who are en route to the Jurassic Coast, the businesses in Beaminster had to face a very stark reality.
It really was down to the community to stand together and fight to support the businesses. Not only to show support for the business community, but more important, to be a demonstration that we CAN go against the grain. The negative doom that is all-too-often portrayed in the media – didn’t have a match on the passion and enthusiasm of the people who are looking to flip the perception that the town is anything but dying!
Being a resident in Beaminster myself, how wonderful it was to be able to use what Fresh Brew does best and contribute to a wonderful campaign: Be a Local, Buy Local, Buy in Beaminster! Without any hope or agenda, the mission was purely to stand together in a time of challenge, relying on the expertise, abilities and skills that are so bountiful throughout the community, and build something that will continue for many years to come!
Keep an eye on our site… we’ll have an update on this soon!
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