The coronavirus lockdown measures may have seen many Northampton businesses close their doors but some are still open.
Here are just 12 of those restaurants, butchers, grocers and more who are still there for customers, according to a new website for firms to advertise called Northampton Local.
1. County Florist, Kingsley Park Terrace, Northampton
County Florist is no longer selling beautiful bouquets but is concentrating on distributing fruit and vegetables to those in need in Northampton. Potatoes, carrots, apples, oranges and more are in the 25 boxes. The shop is open from 8am to 6pm weekdays and 8am to 1pm on Saturdays. For more information, call 01604 461666, email [email protected] or visit facebook.com/countyflorist. Photo: Google
2. Whites Nurseries, Clay Lane, Earls Barton
While Whites Nurseries is closed to visitors, the farm shop is offering to deliver small and large boxes of food within a 10 mile radius of its premises outside Earls Barton. Milk, eggs, bread, 25kg sacks of potatoes, logs, coal and kindling are available for delivery with the boxes. Whites is open from 7am to 5pm from Monday to Saturday, and 9am to 5pm on Sundays. Call 01604 812173 for more information. Photo: Google
3. Kingsthorpe Spice, Alexandra Terrace, Kingsthorpe, Northampton
Kingsthorpe Spice curry house is open for takeaways, with free meals available for elderly people who are self-isolating. The Indian restaurant is open from 5-11pm every day. For more information, call 01604 714911 or 07828 801317. Photo: Google
4. HWJ Pargiter Butchers, Euston Road, Far Cotton, Northampton
Family butchers HWJ Pargiter in Far Cotton is still open but is asking customers to respect the social distancing rules with only two people allowed inside at once. They have a range of meat available such as chicken breasts, mince, sausages and more. For more information, call 01604 761109, email [email protected] or visit facebook.com/HWJ-Pargiter-Butchers-595780487115951. Photo: Google