K & N Fresh Veg & Fruit , Birkenhead
Tower Stores , New Brighton
K & N Fresh Veg and Fruit , situated on Quarrybank Road , did home deliveries to shielding residents and organised a ‘ click and collect ’ service so customers could receive their boxed orders without having to get out of their car . The shop stocks a huge range of local seasonal and Asian produce and prides itself on offering the personal touch to its customers . Owner Kazem Kohnechi : “ We want our customers to come in , have a chat and feel uplifted . We love what we do and we ’ re always happy to answer questions , perhaps even give a few cookery tips too !”
“ I am in poor health and during lockdown K & N bought supplies to my home . I don ’ t know what I would have done without them . I will never forget what they have done for the community during lockdown . Wonderful , wonderful people ”. Emma
Boysenberry Catering & Deli , New Ferry
The business that received more High Street Hero nominations than any other was Tower Stores convenience store on Seabank Road . As well as delivering shopping and collecting / topping up gas and electric cards for customers , the business - a firm favourite of Sir Ken Dodd whenever he played at the Floral nearby - provided 1,700 free meals to NHS staff and key workers . Owner Divyesh Patel was born in the Gujrat state of India and moved to the UK in 2003 . Used to living near the sea front , he chose New Brighton as place to settle . He said : “ When my family moved to UK , the New Brighton community welcomed , supported and loved us . So when COVID came along , I believe it was our moral duty to give back to our community . I feel blessed with love and so proud that our customers nominated us to be a High Street Hero ”.
“ They worked tirelessly throughout lockdown , cooking meals for NHS staff and delivering shopping to people shielding . Massive appreciation to this amazing family ”. Linda
The Bike Shop , Moreton
Boysenberry Deli was a prime example of a business adapting during COVID-19 . Prior to lockdown , the Deli on New Chester Road had just employed their first member of staff and had catering commitments for Aintree Grand National , local festivals and restaurants . But when the pandemic hit , they quickly reacted to offer a home delivery service , teaming up with the butcher next door , Edge and Sons . Such was demand , Boysenberry called in help from furloughed ‘ chef friends ’. Owner Emma Wombwell : “ We now have a real place in our community and have built many relationships with people that we didn ’ t know before ”.
“ They offered a delivery service very quickly after lockdown , worked nonstop and still managed to serve every customer with a smile . They are an asset to the area and people now come from far and wide to shop in the deli ”. Tom
With the majority of the population staying at home during lockdown , the need for exercise became even more important . As lots of people turned to cycling , The Bike Shop soon discovered a growing demand . Exempt from the government ’ s forced retail closures , the shop chose to stay open and quickly implemented safety guidelines to make sure Wirral ’ s residents could stay on two wheels during lockdown . The store also offered a fast-track repair service for any key workers who rely on their bike to get to and from work .
“ They worked all hours as the demand for repairs and new bikes went up . They ’ ve helped so many people start cycling giving bike and trail advice , whilst repairing bikes that haven ’ t seen the light of day in months / years . Here ’ s to you , you lovely bunch !” Heather
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