Listener Choice Awards 2018
Who should win each of our Listener Choice Awards? You can vote now in as many categories as you wish. The six highest rated businesses in each category will then go through to the final round of voting.
Best Selby Shop or Retailer
Mollie Sharp's Cheese Shop
About Them
We're an independent shop in the heart of Selby Town centre established nearly 8 years. At Mollie Sharp's you will find a wonderful selection of fine cheeses; beers, wines & spirits; hampers; gift items and more. Our product ranges are carefully selected, with locally sourced items being high on our agenda. This includes stocking beers and spirits produced right in the heart of Selby. We offer a year round hamper service as well as offering Cheese Wedding and Celebration cakes that can be delivered and dressed if required.
Why Should They Win?
We pride ourselves on offering quality products and service to our customers. Our customers are the lifeblood of our business and as such we try to offer as personable a service as possible including offering advice on choosing the right product and attempting to source customer requests for specific items. We strive to provide what we hope to be a unique offering to the people of Selby and beyond and are constantly on the lookout for new ranges to further widen this offering.
The Bread Bin
About Them
Our business is a small village bakery , where we make or bake 90% of the products we sell. pride ourselves on great products with even better customer service . We created our business from an old butchers shop, 14hrs ago. In that time we have never sought awards, or publicly marketed the business, the bread bins success has come from word of mouth and recommendation . We are very proud of our business and what we have achieved. Plus, at the bread bin you will "probably " get the best sandwiches in the area , the best quiche and bread too. We also deliver to several other businesses in the selby area
Why Should They Win?
We should win the best business in the selby area because, at the bread bin, every customer gets the biggest welcome, the best products, all served with a smile and friendly chat, our customers are "friends " who remember their visit to us.
St Leonard's Hospice
About Them
St Leonard's Hospice is an independent charity, providing specialist palliative care and support for local people with life limiting illnesses. The Hospice is made up of an In-patient Unit, Sunflower Centre and Hospice@Home service. Every patient is recognised and treated as an individual, and as a result are able to enjoy the best possible quality of life. Care also extends to support families and carers. St Leonard's care is free of charge to patients and their families but not free to provide. As a charity they rely heavily on the generosity of the public to raise over £5.2 million each year that it takes to run St Leonard's Hospice. This equates to £595 for every hour of every day. The St Leonard's charity shops help raise around half a million every year which is absolutely crucial in funding patient care at the Hospice. The St Leonard's Hospice charity shop on Ousegate in Selby opened on 14th February 2013 and, as well as raising vital funds for St Leonard's, has been a significant part of the Selby community ever since. The shop couldn't run without the loyal support of 16 active volunteers from the Selby area.
Why Should They Win?
The St Leonard's Hospice charity shop on Ousegate in Selby isn't your average charity shop. With the support of a creative shop manager, Carol, it has gone from strength to strength and has become a real hub within the community. Carol has developed a vintage emporium which started as a couple of bookshelves and now takes up a third of the shop. With this, she has generated a large customer base of vintage enthusiasts who visit regularly to see her curated collection of fabulous donated items. She now runs two vintage events per year which raise an additional £6000 for patient care at the Hospice. Carol, along with fantastic staff and volunteers, has created a genuine community feel with volunteers of all ages and backgrounds. Staff and volunteers have a real rapport with the community which includes lots of international customers. Carol has even begun learning some helpful Polish phrases! There is something for everyone in our Selby Ousegate shop. With stock refreshed regularly, there is always something new to see, and something to suit all tastes and budgets. The ethos of the shop reflects the ethos of St Leonard's Hospice; treating people as individuals and with respect.
MICHAEL STEWART MENSWEAR
About Them
We are an Independent designer menswear retailer, which first opened our doors in 1967. We pride ourselves in excellent customer service, nothing is too much trouble whether it is making a home delivery or just welcoming our loyal or new customers with a coffee/tea or even a glass of Proseco! We give friendly honest advice so our customer's receive the best personal shopping experience which they will always remember and undoubtedly keep coming back. We supply only the highest quality garments, our brands include Paul & Shark, Belstaff, Hugo Boss, Barbour, Gant as just an example. We started our website in 2009 which is now so successful we deliver all over the world. All of us here at Michael Stewart Menswear are very proud of our business which is going from strength to strength.
Why Should They Win?
We at Michael Stewart think we should win because of our outstanding customer service which is second to none. Our personal shopping experience lets the customer relax in a friendly atmosphere. Our knowledge of our products also helps the customer to choose which is best for them. Being an Independent store our brands and each individual garment are especially chosen so they are not over exposed on the High street. Our customers are not only our clients but also become our friends.
oe & Co Jewellers
About Them
We are a small family run business with a total of four stores. Our store here in Selby is one of the largest Jewellery stockists of contemporary, branded and fine jewellery in the area. We have a wide selection of wedding/engagement rings and watches but we also work along side some of the best known brands world wide such as- Pandora, Thomas Sabo, Nomination, Vivienne Westwood, Michael Kors, Hugo Boss, Ted Baker, Clogau Gold, Nikki Lissoni, Carat London, Jersery Pearl, Barbour, Skagen and Les Georgette's. We are not only passionate about retail but also the creation of jewellery and we offer a service which repairs and creates jewellery items to specification.
Why Should They Win?
We believe we should win as we are proud and privileged to play a part in some of the most important moments in the lives of our customers. We have been part of your engagements, weddings, christenings, and birthdays, and this is at the heart of why we love what we do. We believe that choosing the item for your special occasion is part of the important moment itself, and that's why we make it our mission to ensure that each and every customer has a wonderful experience every time they choose Coe & Co.
Heaven and Home
About Them
Our aim is to bring beautiful contemporary giftware to the high street in Selby. Our vast range of gifts and homeware include handthrown Terramundi saving pots, equilibrium silver jewellery, willow statuettes, Sixtrees picture frames, beautiful hand made cards and hand made bath bombs. In addition to this we deal with many many small independent suppliers to ensure you can always find something different at Heaven and Home.
Why Should They Win?
We are very very happy to have won last year and are proud to be defending our title. It has been a very difficult few years trading on the high street and last years win was very much an endorsement from our customers that they appreciate what we do. We have had many unsolicited reviews on Facebook from happy customers and we welcome everyone to read these. We have had to cut our cloth accordingly to survive these difficult times but have also be touched and amazed by the support of the people of Selby and the surrounding area. Thanks to everyone for your votes last year and we would love you to vote for us again.
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