Click here or telephone 01308 458224 for details on how to sponsor Bridport Hat Festival
Bridport Hat Festival would like to thank the businesses and individuals below for sponsoring this fantastic event:
Susquehana Hats

Susquehana Hats sponsors:
Best Lady’s Hat
Best Gentleman’s Hat
Most Elegantly-Hatted Couple
www.johnhalifax.co.uk
Nantes Solicitors
Nantes Solicitors sponsors:
Best Girl’s Hat
Best Boy’s Hat
www.nantes.co.uk
The Olive Tree
Fresh Mediterranean food cooked in front of you in our open Kitchen Conveniently located in the centre of the historic market town of Bridport, only two miles from the coast, you can be assured of a warm welcome at the Olive Tree.
www.olivetreerestaurant.net
Dorset Coffee Company
The Dorset Coffee Company was formed in 1998. Since then we have only selected the highest quality raw coffee and roasted it to perfection. You’ll find Dorset Coffee Company at farmers’ Markets in Dorchester, Poundbury, and Sherborne or online at:
www.dorsetcoffee.co.uk
Carpet World
Established 30 years. We employ our own fitters. Quality carpets, vinyl, wooden flooring and rugs. Free measuring and planning service.
Tel: 01308 427081
www.carpetworld-bridport.co.uk
Martin and Company
Martin and Company, chartered tax advisors and accountants are pleased to sponsor Bridport Hat Festival and wish the festival every success.
www.martinandcompany.uk.com
Ocean Bathrooms
Live the bathroom experience. Visit Ocean Bathrooms massive, working, luxury, designer showroom.
St Michaels Lane, Bridport. On line designs and delivery throughout the U.K.
Click here for your free design www.oceanbathrooms.com
Harbour Bonfield Garage
Harbour Bonfield Garage Ford sales and service. Visit us at 8, St Andrews Trading Estate, Bridport.
Phone: 01308 421777
www.harbourbonfield.co.uk
Lavender Blue
Lavender Blue is a family run flower shop selling only the freshest flowers and plants. Deliveries in Bridport and surrounding villages. Interflora service for further afield. Wide range of balloons for all occasions.
www.lavenderblueflowers.com
Bridge House Hotel
Bridport’s wine bar and brasserie. For relaxed dining, a light bite, a glass of wine, or simply a cup of coffee.
www.bridgehousebridport.co.uk
Pam’s Second Hand Shop
Pam’s Second Hand Shop. Buys and sells household, garden and workshop goods – everything from antiques to hatstands and zips.
Priory Mill, Bridport, DT6 3RW
Tel: 01308 422355
Whiteley Fischer
A collection of hats and caps made from the finest materials using traditional skills, makes a Whiteley Hat, a hat of distinction and quintessential English simplicity.
Visit www.hatsonline.com
Kernow Pantry
Cornish pasties cooked daily also including sweets, ice cream, hot and cold drinks.
Kernow Pantry,
Brydian Mews, West Street, Bridport.
DT6 3GY
Tel: 01308 422833
Oxenbury and Son
Auto crash repair centre. Reliable and professional service guaranteed. Private and insurance work undertaken.
Oxenbury and Son, St Michaels Lane, Bridport
DT6 3RA
Tel: 01308 422020
Animal House
Animal House sponsors Best Hatted Dog.
Creature comforts and gifts for your pets, home and garden. Join our loyalty card scheme for amazing deals and check out the vinyl records out back at Doghouse Music.
www.animalhousebridport.com
Vicary and Co.
Vicary and Co. sponsor The Bridport Hat-Hurling Challenge.
www.bridportlettings.co.uk
Smith & Smith
Smith and Smith in Bridport can supply all your clothing needs. From the bottom to the top. Literally! Pop in to see the available ranges, or call us on 01308 422172, or shop on-line at www.smithandsmithonline.co.uk
Café Royal
For the best value breakfast in town or carvery from just £5.95
Opposite the bus station in Bridport you’ll find the coolest place in town.
facebook.com/Cafe-Royal
Bridport News

Bridport and Lyme Regis local newspaper
Clipper Teas
It’s time for Tea… made from pure, natural products – and a clear conscience! Winners of the Guild of Fine Food’s Great Taste Award 2011 & 2012.
www.clipper-teas.com
Hat Blocks
Guy Morse-Brown Hat Blocks – Making the best quality hat blocks for milliners around the world.
Visit www.hatblocks.co.uk to see the huge range.
Phone: 01225 899000
Atelier
We are an atelier-boutique based in London’s West End – a stone’s throw from Liberty. We make and sell headwear for men and women – and for all occasions. A selection of designs are available online at www.ateliermillinery.com
Bridport Lighting Centre
Bridport Lighting Centre a family business established over 30 years. We have in stock a large selection of indoor and outdoor lighting.
52, West Street, Bridport, DT6 3NN. Tel:01308 422318
www.bridportlightingcentre.co.uk
Good News
Newsagents offering early morning deliveries. Also confectionery, tobacconists, off license and lottery.
57, East Street, Bridport.
Tel: 01308 423436
Shappos
Shappos.com is the “best little hat shop on the web” use code BRIDPORT to get 10% off all orders in 2013
www.shappos.com
Groves Nurseries
Groves Nurseries is your local, family run and award winning garden centre with on site café.
West Bay Road, Bridport, Dorset, DT6 4BA
Tel: 01308 422654
www.grovesnurseries.co.uk
The Ropemakers
The Ropemakers is a traditional town centre pub offering good quality, good value food made from local produce. Lively live music venue in the evenings with festival quality acts. www.theropemakers.com
Avenue Restaurant
Georgian town house. English cuisine using all locally sourced produce. Scones, cakes and bread made daily from Avenue kitchen. 33 West Street, Bridport, DT6 3QW.
Tel: 01308 456686
www.theavenuebridport.co.uk
Bath Travel
At Bath Travel in Bridport we can arrange holidays to almost every country in the world. Our professional and highly trained staff are keen to help you – call 01308 287820 today
www.bathtravel.co.uk
Malabar Trading
Malabar Trading is an independent shop selling an extensive range of block-printed cotton textiles for the home, clothing, jewellery, ceramics, suzanis, rugs and dhurries. Open Monday to Saturday 10-5pm. Tel: 01308 425734
malabartrading.com
Steptoes Bridport
A truly eclectic mix of footwear and accessories: Ruby Shoo, Crocs, Converse, Art Company, Etnies, Birkenstock, Rocket Dog, Heavenly Feet, Doctor Martens and so much more.
01308 421242
www.steptoes.co.uk
The Old Mill House
For your Hat Festival experience, do come and enjoy The Old Mill House (vegetarian) bed (only) and banter! Competitive rates and off road parking.
1, East Road, Bridport, Dorset. DT6 4AG
Tel: 01308 422310 or 07879 044456
www.theoldmillhousedorset.com
Twist and Shout Osteopathic Health Centre
If your back goes out more than you do contact us for help with aches and pains.
Twist and Shout Osteopaths, 32, South Street. 01308 427033/459996
www.lizaadams.co.uk
The English Carriage Clock Company
Handmade clocks fit for a queen! Traditional mechanical eight day carriage clocks lovingly crafted in Bridport at Battens Jewellers, 26, South Street, Bridport, DT6 3NQ
Tel: 01308 456910
englishcarriageclocks.co.uk
Symonds & Sampson LLP
Residential sales, letting and agricultural departments
23 South Street, Bridport, DT6 3NU – 01308 422092 www.symondsandsampson.co.uk
Double D Computers – Local computer sales, service and repairs. Suppliers of computers and computer accessories, consumables and printer ink. Also repairs and servicing.
Bridport and Dorchester.
www.doubledcomputers.co.uk
Gifts and greeting cards for all tastes and all budgets. A treasure trove of lovely things.
15, South Street, Bridport.
www.cillaandcamilla.co.uk
The Bull Hotel
Chic and lively 16th century coaching inn, lovingly restored, oozing eclectic style and contemporary rustic charm. Award winning restaurant, market town energy right by the Jurassic coast.
www.thebullhotel.co.uk
Printers, stationers, copy shop, school supplies, large format printing and printer cartridges.
www.footeprints.co.uk
Bridport Radio
Bridport’s foremost, on-line entertainment, gig guide and local business listings. We also build websites (including this one).
www.bridportradio.co.uk

D.B. Electrical Services
Reliable and professional service guaranteed. Domestic, commercial (including hat shops) and industrial work undertaken.
West Holm, 4 Warne Hill, Bridport DT6 4AQ
Phone: 01308 423906
DB Electrical sponsors the Milliners and Hatters Competition.
T. Snook – Hatters and Gentleman’s Outfitters
Snooks have been trading as traditional outfitters since 1896. Selling a huge variety of hats for men and women and many other accessories for the well dressed gentleman.
www.snooksthehatters.co.uk
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