5 BUSINESSES RECOMMENDED BY THE OJO TEAM
LOVE LOCAL
Bradford on Avon sponsored by OJO Solutions
Bradford on Avon ’ s history goes back to 659 , when Kenwalh , the King of the Saxon kingdom of Wessex , fought a battle at the ford . In about 700 St Aldhelm , the Abbot of Malmesbury and a relation of King Ine , founded a small monastery to help convert the pagan West Saxons .
When William the Conqueror ordered the Domesday Book to be compiled in 1086 , Bradford on Avon was already a market town engaged in agriculture .
From the Middle Ages until the late-19th century much of Bradford on Avon ’ s prosperity depended upon wool and the manufacture of woollen cloth , gradually evolving from a cottage industry to one based in large factories .
The gradually declining cloth industry , following a bank failure and the development of woollen mills in the North of England , was replaced from 1848 by pioneering rubber works , which operated until 1994 .
Today , Bradford is an attractive small stone-built town of around 10,000 inhabitants . It ’ s sometimes overshadowed by its larger neighbour towns and is developing tourism and a new high-tech role in its post-industrial age .
OJO Solutions is the sponsor of our Bradford on Avon Love Local campaign . OJO provides strategic digital thinking and beautifully crafted technology to help people see what ’ s possible and make it happen . From digital roadmaps , maturity models and managed digital transformations to building websites , apps and integrated solutions , OJO aim to make a difference in whatever they do .
Nathan Baranowski , Managing Director , OJO Solutions , said , “ Bradford on Avon has such a rich heritage , and a magical feel with its historic buildings , stunning countryside all around the vibrant town , and has the two rivers of Avon and Frome running through it as well as the functioning Kennet and Avon Canal . What delights to be able to choose from !
“ The people really bring it to life , from the locals who live and work here year-round , to the bustling summer months
when many visitors come to see why this is such a place of attraction .
“ When you live and work in a community it is so important to support the things around you , which make the area what it is . Every business has something to offer , from local products and great services to the buildings , gardens , countryside all of which need to be enjoyed yet looked after so the next generation can be part of a thriving town in Bradford on Avon !”
5 BUSINESSES RECOMMENDED BY THE OJO TEAM
1 . CHRISTINE ’ S SUSTAINABLE SUPERMARKET 33 Silver Street , sells organic , fairtrade , ethical and locally sourced products . It ’ s open 6 days a week ( Mon-Sat ) from 9:30am until 5:30pm . You can order over 1,000 products online via its new website : www . christinesboa . co . uk
2 . TIMBRELLS YARD 49 St . Margaret ’ s Street is open all day every day offering somewhere to eat , drink and stay in Bradford on Avon . The busy restaurant is overseen by Tom Blake , formerly of River Cottage , and serves food which is local , authentic and tastes fantastic . Find out more : www . timbrellsyard . com
3 . PIHA 8 Lambs Yard , Kingston Road is an independent business started by Jackie Allen in 2008 . Starting out as a specialist surf and ski shop today PIHA stocks women ’ s and men ’ s clothing as well as accessories . The stock is constantly changing ensuring at every visit there ’ ll be something new to see . PIHA works with stockists from across Europe to give a unique shopping experience . To find out more visit www . piha . co . uk
4 . GRANNY MO ’ S DELI & CAKES 30A Silver Street , offers quality home made food to takeaway . It caters for veggies and vegans and also sells bespoke cakes made to order . Find out more : www . grannymos . com
5 . THE BRIDGE TEA ROOMS 24A Bridge Street is an independent tea room steeped in history , its dated back as far as 1502 . Inside the tea room , it ’ s kept the Victorian feel to its fullest extent ; from the work attire , to the design throughout the interior . The tea rooms have regularly been selected as one of the best in the country . They offer afternoon teas , breakfast , lunch and all day menu and cakes and light bites . They often cater for bigger parties such as coach tours and family gatherings . To find out more : www . thebridgetearooms . co . uk
Visit The Business Exchange website and follow the # LoveLocalWilts hashtag on social media from Saturday 12th September- Friday 18th September as we put the spotlight on more Bradford on Avon businesses thanks to OJO Solutions .
Technology is here to make our lives simpler and easier , and we ’ re here to help .
We love coffee and conversation , even if it ’ s virtual . Please get in touch to see how we might be able digitally transform your business . Email : hello @ ojosolutions . co . uk or call 01225 220 155 .
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