Sanders Garden Centre in Brent Knoll has re-opened to the public following the Government’s gradual easing of the lockdown this week.
Blue Diamond, which owns Sanders, says its garden centres will operate in a ‘Covid-Secure environment’ to keep customers and staff safe.
A spokesman at Sanders told Burnham-On-Sea.com: “It is with a sense of relief and gratitude that we have this week received the Government’s decision allowing us to resume trading and enabling our customers to once again enjoy tending to their gardens.”
“With over 70% of our retail space outdoors and with wide pathways, garden centres such as Sanders are ideally placed to comply with the robust social distancing measures demanded by Public Health England to safeguard both our customers and staff.”
“After rigorous consultation and preparation we have put in place a Covid secure plan which includes restrictions on the number of customers allowed in the store at one time, strict social distancing measures and one way systems, protective screens at all till points, regular and widely available sanitising stations, PPE including face masks, visors and gloves for all staff and a comprehensive program of cleaning and sanitising throughout the store.”
“Unfortunately our restaurant, coffee shop and play area will remain closed until further notice, as will our restrooms.”
Sanders adds that it will also continue to operate its home delivery service and click-and-collect options for those self isolating, shielding or anyone else who prefers this service.
The spokesman adds: “We have spent the last seven weeks of lockdown developing our new home delivery service and launching a new UK wide e-commerce website to help ensure the survival of the business beyond Covid-19.”
