We were very excited to be invited to the Farm to fork summit at 10 Downing street. The Farm to Fork summit saw Downing street announce a series of measures to support UK farmers. Our task was to cook 250 … Read More
The Butcher's Blog
Important update
The health of our customer’s and staff is very important to us. We have decided to continue wearing masks and encourage our customer’s to do the same after the 19th July 2021 Only two customers will be permitted in the shop … Read More
Another Award for RJ Balson and Son
We are proud to receive the Best Customer Service Award in the Bridport Business Award for 2020. We where presented the award at Highlands End Holiday Park on Thursday 5th March. Congratulations to all the winners and thanks to the … Read More
A Taste of Britain
Janet Street-Porter joined TV chef Brian Turner in our shop filming for the BBC’s “A Taste of Britain”, which was shown in the summer/autumn schedule. The pair were interested to sample the two oldest homemade products still sold, being our … Read More
500 Years Behind the Block Book
I take the reader on a journey from 1515 to the present day, discovering the history of the R J Balson & Son family in the butchery trade in Bridport, Dorset. My personal memories of living and working in West … Read More
500 Years in Business Celebrated in Bridport Town Hall
On the 12th September 2015 we were 500 years old. We are proud to say we are England’s oldest family business, trading since 1515. We have raised £4,800 for Cancer Research UK Thank you to all our customers and supplies … Read More
The Tercentenarian Club Comes to Bridport
When we received our letter of invitation to join the exclusive T club, we naturally accepted and went to our first meeting at Fortnum and Mason, London in the newly refurbished Queen’s Jubilee Tea Room in May 2012. It was … Read More
Service to Sausage Award
Service to Sausage Award – R J Balson & Son . AHDB presented the award to Richard Balson at the House of Lords, Hard work and dedication to the job and excellent service to our customers.