Welcome to Fraser’s Budgens
Welcome to the new ‘norm!’ We are now into the second month of lockdown and whilst things are certainly different, some amazing feel good stories are happening each and every day. Who would have thought a 99 year old would be no.1in the charts whilst raising over £30 million for the NHS? Some amazing acts of kindness and solidarity have come out of what is a very strange and difficult situation for many. Just look at the NHS supportive claps on a Thursday evening, or the delivery services set up for the vulnerable – this is all really showing the best of British.
This is an unprecedented time but we can make the most of it, whilst we are limited in what we can do outside of our home some of the creativity being shown whilst staying in has been quite amazing to see.
We’d like to hear what you’ve been up to. The most creative ‘lockdown’ story could win a case of wine – go to the prize draw section to find out how.
Last week the sun was gleaming, whereas this week has seen a bout of April showers to give those gardens a much needed drenching. It does however look like warmer weather is on the horizon, just in time for the first Bank Holiday (note to self – this is next Friday rather than Monday!). We then have the Spring Bank Holiday at the end of the month (25th). For most this won’t be much of a change, but it’s certainly a good excuse to have some fun. Maybe organise a (Zoom) chat, quiz or meal with friends and family, try and make each day count, rather than counting the days.
Going into the bank holiday we thought our free product may be just right for breakfast, lunch or dinner at home. Come and pick up your freshly baked French stick – or Parisien as they are officially known. Enjoy!
All the stores are there for you during these unprecedented times and where possible we have teamed up with local delivery services to help those in most need. Though if you are coming to us for your essentials please just remember that we’ve made various changes to try and keep our staff and customers as safe as we can. So please follow our guidelines when in store to keep it as safe an environment as we can.
We want to thank you for your continued custom and also to thank our staff once again for being absolute heroes in keeping the stores running for everyone at this time.
Stay safe.
