The Bishy Weigh — Local services in Great Britain

Very disappointed. On entering yesterday I was cautious on entering and had my mask exemption badge on. The man behind the screen and counter loadly and abruptly said can you put a mask on. I replied I'm exempt he then challenged me and asked why and for proof. The government guidelines say he has no right to do this. He embarrassed me, made me feel more disabled, more discrimination and unwelcomed. I explained I had a consultant letter and he had no right in asking/ challenging me. I told him for his information I have disability, disability & illness. I will never go back.

In response to your comment, I was asked for proof that's why I was so shocked and responded with the information. I was not abusive or aggressive...

I see they claim "plastic-free"... and then the other day I was in the shop: they run out of porcini mushrooms stored in glass containers, so they went to the back of the shop to pick up a ~1kg single use film plastic bag of mushrooms and they transfered the content into the glass jar exposed in the shop. Not giving 1 star cause I don't like putting down small local business, but a bit more transparency in their sustainability claims and the way they source product would be...

Absolutely love this place! Very friendly shop with knowledgeable staff who are happy to help. Great opening hours, so it's really convenient to pop in on my way home or at the weekend. Over Christmas I made a Christmas cake using only ingredients from the Bishy Weigh (excluding brandy), it came out great and it was nice to know it was plastic free! Great value, especially for spices, which are a fraction of the cost of getting them from the...