“Safeguarding the future of our high street”

On a mission to encourage its residents to shop locally, the town has launched an online directory – Malton Delivers – which offers locally-sourced meat and fish products from Food 2 Remember, The Hillcrest Farm Project and Nesfield & Piercy Family Butchers; fresh fruit and vegetables plus groceries from Dales of Malton; homemade bread and baked goods from Bluebird Bakery, YO Bakehouse and the Patisserie; and locally-produced beers and other beverages from Brass Castle Brewery, Malton Brewery and McMillans of Malton.

The directory was created by Ten Fathoms, a local design agency, to offer locals with a comprehensive list of the businesses within the area which are offering delivery services and alternative shopping arrangements; demand for which has increased following the outbreak of Covid-19. 

Tom Naylor-Leyland, director of Visit Malton, said, “The quick thinking of small businesses in the area and commitment to delivering to local residents who are unable to leave their homes is incredibly heartening at a time when community spirit is so important. Malton champions independent businesses and artisan food producers whose livelihood depends on the support of residents in shopping locally. The launch of delivery services across Ryedale will ensure the continued operation of these fantastic businesses during challenging trading conditions and will help safeguard the future of our high street.”