The Business Exchange Swindon & Wiltshire Edition 50: Aug/Sept 2020 | Page 17

LOVE LOCAL Westbury sponsored by Priority IT Westbury is an ancient Wiltshire parish and is also mentioned in the Domesday Book. It’s home to the most famous of the county’s white horses, The Westbury White Horse which is believed to be about 300 years old. It’s a former mill town on the edge of the chalk downs which form Salisbury Plain. Its market dates back as far as 1252 and today it has a population of about 18,000. Supporting Westbury’s independent retailers, shops and businesses is the town’s leading IT solutions provider Priority IT. This team works with business owners as their outsourced IT partner keeping their companies online, on track, secure and ready for the future. During lockdown this socially-conscious company has been sourcing, repairing and preparing laptops for children across Wiltshire who have found home-schooling a challenge because they have no access to tech at home. Kieran Thomas, Managing Director, said, “We love local because we are a local company with big ambitions and yet we’ll never forget the town and the county which is our home. We have to work together to support each other at all times – however that’s particularly important now. “By collaborating, by using local suppliers and by shopping with local independent traders we will face the future stronger, as well as ensure variety and innovation are at the heart of Wiltshire’s business community – and at the heart of Westbury itself.” Priority IT, of Unit 4, Mill Lane, Hawke Ridge Business Park, Westbury, proudly celebrates all of Westbury’s independent businesses. 5 WESTBURY BUSINESSES RECOMMENDED BY KIERAN 1. SUAVE 31 Warminster Road, is a wine bar and coffee house. It’s run by Shelley and Nick who offer live music and open mic nights as part of Suave’s mix. Kieran said, “I enjoy a nice cold, crisp glass of sauvignon blanc here.” Find out more here: www.suavewinebar.co.uk 2. THE HOLLIES INN 55 Westbury Leigh, is a bar, restaurant and offers accommodation. It serves traditional British fayre and has an outside seating area. Kieran said, “Check out the pudding club and real ale!” Find out more here: www.theholliesinn.com 3. THAI ORCHID 26 Warminster Road, is a Thai restaurant and takeaway. Kieran said, “They do a mean extremely hot red curry.” Find out more here: www.thaiorchidwestbury.com 4. DAVIES OF WESTBURY 24 Davies Street, is an extremely handy home and garden hardware store. It also has a cookshop and sugarcraft section for all you bakers out there. Find out more here: www.daviesofwestbury.co.uk 5. ELLIOTS TRADITIONAL BUTCHERS 4 High Street, is a traditional butcher offering the finest cuts from West Country farms. It also offers a fresh milk vending machine and delivery service. Find out more here: www.elliottsbutcherswestbury.co.uk Visit The Business Exchange website and follow the #LoveLocalWilts hashtag on social media from Saturday 5th September- Friday 11th September as we put the spotlight on more Westbury businesses thanks to Priority IT. Call: 01225 636000 or email: [email protected] Friendly, efficient support delivered online, on the phone and on-site Follow us on Twitter: @PriorityIT or Facebook: PriorityITwiltshire THE BUSINESS EXCHANGE 2020 17