Outdoor dining and non-essential shops at Dorchester's Brewery Square will be reopening next week, which will be celebrated with live music.

On Monday, April 12, following government advice, many businesses will be able to open their doors, and shoppers can enjoy live music from 5pm to 7pm.

Businesses reopening include:

• Jacqueline's Pre-Loved Boutique
• Margo & Mya
• Belle Modelle
• Dorchester Art Gallery
• Seventh Seal
• Vinyl Van
• Gallery on the Square
• Highbrow Clinic Aesthetics and Skin and Laser Clinic
• Hendover Café
• Dorset Hideaways
• Avenue Interiors
• Situ Galleries
• Stems Florist
• Vibes Café
• Maxgate Properties
• Loco Loves
• Thomas J William Hair & Beauty Design
• Joules
• Hobbs
• Phase Eight
• Woods Furniture
• Anytime Fitness
• Cot Brasserie
• Creams Café
• Pizza Express

Brewery Square is also creating additional outdoor dining areas for its food and drink outlets, including Luccio's, Nando's, Zizzi, Wagamama and Costa Coffee.

Charlotte Spracklen, centre manager at Brewery Square, said: "Our businesses have been working incredibly hard during lockdown to prepare for re-opening, with many also continuing to serve customers through online and phone order services.

"Everyone is excited to welcome customers back through their doors, and we're looking forward to bringing Brewery Square back to life again with our diverse selection of retailers and eateries."

All reopened businesses will join Moorland Express, Touts Pharmacy, F.I.T. T. Chiropractic, Copper Street Brewery, Morrish and Banham, Premier Inn, and the Atrium Health Centre, which have kept their doors open for services throughout lockdown.

Brewery Square will be operating with strict health and safety measures on site, to ensure the wellbeing of all shoppers, staff, and retailers. Hand sanitising stations are available around the complex, with floor stickers in place where queuing is likely, and daily door handle cleaning.

Brewery Square has also been offering support to businesses by providing health and safety guidelines, as well as additional 2 metre distancing floor stickers and PPE equipment.

Retailer opening times will vary, so shoppers are advised to check the Brewery Square website and retailers' social media channels for up-to-date information.

Re-opening dates for all businesses at Brewery Square are being led by Government advice and may be subject to change.

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