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Established 1973
British Association
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Removals Made Easy
Our expert team work with you to provide a worry-free removal tailored to you and your home.
All our packages include…
- Removal Coordinator
A dedicated Removal Coordinator will be assigned to your move. - Mileage
Your quote will include mileage to ensure there are no hidden costs. - Cover for Goods in Transit
We offer restricted liability as standard, further options are available. - Carbon Footprint Offsetting
We’re planting over 2,000 trees to offset our carbon emissions. - Trained, Uniformed Staff
All Armishaws’ crew members are background checked and carry photo ID. - Recycled Materials
Our crews use recycled and recyclable materials wherever possible. - Covers & Blankets
White goods and furniture are protected with slot-on, padded covers. - Carpet Runners
Full floor protection is also available at both locations (fees may apply). - Used Box Recycling Service
Flat, used boxes can be collected (location dependent, fees may apply). - Robe Cartons
Your clothes will travel in style with specialist boxes for hanging garments. - Storage Options
Short and long term storage, with collection and delivery also available (fees may apply). - Biodegradable Mattress Bags
These sealable bags are only used once, then recycled.
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Why choose Armishaws for your move...
Established in 1973, Armishaws are a family run company based here in the South West. We believe in greener removals, we’re planting 2,000 trees in the region to offset the carbon emissions of your move. We’re members of the British Association of Removers and operate to the highest standards of customer care and financial security. All our crews are trained to ensure you receive the best customer service, so you can rest assured that your possessions are well cared for in transit and in storage. With our high Trustpilot rating and reviews from so many happy customers, you can be sure that with Armishaws your move is in good hands.
Greener Moves
As part of our commitment to reducing the impact of our removals on the environment…
2,000 Trees
We’re planting 2,000 trees to help offset carbon emissions and create vital habitat for wildlife.
Box Recycling Service
We collect your boxes to re-use or recycle, giving you one less thing to worry about (dependent on location, fees may apply).
Recycled Boxes
All our boxes and soft packaging are made from recycled and recyclable materials to protect your belongs and the environment.
Greener Vehicles
Our teams drive greener vehicles and all our drivers go through driver efficiency training to reduce the amount of fuel used.
Acid Free Wrapping
We use acid free tissue paper which is not only better for the environment, acid free paper is also far better for your items.
Biodegradable Mattress Bags
We use sealable bags to help protect your mattresses while in transit, each bag is used only once before being recycled.
Make your move greener
with Armishaws.
Optional Services
Packing Services
Complete packing services from single items to entire contents.
Storage
Short and long term secured storage, we’ll deliver your items.
Packing Boxes
Environmentally friendly packing materials, brought to your door.
Staying Local
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Lytchett Minster – 6 Quirky Facts
- In The Beginning…
Dating to around 8 – 5 BC, an ancient hill fort, Bulbury Fort donates the earliest signs of settlement in the area. The simple construction would have been made with earthwork ramps and ditch with wooden trunks forming the walls that protected the Celtic tribes of the Bronze and Iron Age periods. There are also two Roman roads that cross directly at Upton, it was fairly common for settlements to build up around crossroads and these routes possibly accelerated the growth of Lytchett Minster. - Grey Wood Church
The name ‘Lytchett Minster’ is derived from old English, ‘led’ meaning grey, and ‘ced’ which was an area of woodland. ‘Minster’ denotes a sizeable church in a town, it stems from the Latin ‘monasterium’ a place where Christian worship takes places. The word shares its etymology with ‘monastery’. - St Peter’s Finger
100m from the original church stands St Peter’s Finger Inn. Once again the name has an interesting journey and is a poor translation of the Latin ‘St. Peter ad Vincula’. The pub was once the absolute centre of village life. The local Lord sat in it to judge disputes and local cases and also to collect taxes which often took place on June the 29th, the commemoration day of St Peter. - Cow Dare You!
The manor house was then requisitioned in WWII and became a base for US tank forces, in particular in the run up to D-Day. It was during this time the house was hit by a bombing raid which thankfully didn’t hit the town itself. No humans were harmed but a few cows made the ultimate sacrifice. Shrapnel from the blast can still be seen on the walls of the buildings. After WWII ended a local farmer commented that it was like the troops that had been a common site around the town, had never been there at all as they seemingly disappeared over night. In 1957 the house was bought by Dorset County Council and turned into a school. - Lady Madeline
A much loved and colourful character. Lady Madeline personally attended to wounded soldiers during the war however it is perhaps not what she was best known for. At one time Lady Madeline set up a café outside the gates of the manor serving tea from the family silver. Her largest claim to fame would be her religious movies. She created two films, Voice Crying in the Wilderness (1958) and Messiah (1960) using villagers as actors and a retired actor Gerald Rawlinson as the narrator, she called in extras from nearby Poole and surrounding villages.
Local Info
Schools – There are 16 schools in the local area including 13 primary schools and 3 secondary schools. Families can view the latest Ofsted reports here.
Population – The last recorded population survey gives the parish population as 8,701.
Transport – A short distance from the A35 that runs from Honiton in Devon to Bournemouth, to the east is the A350 that runs from Poole, north to Chippenham. The closet train station is 7 minutes away in Hamworthy. Bournemouth International Airport can be reached in 29 minutes.
News – You can ‘read all about it’ with local news covered in the Dorset Echo.
Best of Lytchett Minster
It might not be big but it really is packed with some great independent shops and services, many of which can be found at the simply excellent Courtyard Craft Centre;
Courtyard Craft Centre
Packed full of crafty folk and stunning pieces, jewellery, pottery, woodwork, and more. Visitors can pick up gifts and homeware, try crafts themselves and visit the tasty café. Win/win/win!
Huntick Road, BH16 6BA
Dorset Stoves
There are few items that can transform a home quite like a woodburner. Dorset Stoves also supply multi-fuel stoves, BBQs, hearths, mantels and more.
The Courtyard Centre, Huntick Road, BH16 6BA
St Peter’s Finger
At the heart of the community, St Peters has served locals for hundreds of years. Today it is home to amazing food and local brews.
Dorchester Road, BH16 6JE
Proper Woodworks
Want that stand out piece for your home? Whether it’s a unique clock, garden bench, or smaller items like bowls and signs, Proper Woodworks create bespoke designs.
The Courtyard Centre, Huntick Road, BH16 6BA
Tradpots
Paint your own pottery or create an entire piece from scratch. This fun and artistic outlet also sells finished pieces with a local touch. We’re big fans.
The Courtyard Centre, Huntick Road, BH16 6BA
About Lytchett Minster
Exploding cows, tea serving Ladies, villagers starring in movies and saints’ fingers, this is no ordinary village. With a touch of “You don’t have to be mad to live her but it helps!”, Lytchett Minster is wonderfully unique, from the quirky but excellent craft centre to the societies and clubs. There’s also plenty of great scenery to enjoy and good access to larger centres like Poole and Bournemouth.
Leisure
There is a gym, sports hall and outdoor football and tennis courts. Golfers can play a round at Bulbury Woods Golf Course. Upton recreation ground offers a larger outdoor space and there are two nature reserves within easy striking distance. For family days out Falmer Palmers Adventure Park will put big smiles on small faces. There are also plenty of crafts to try at The Courtyard and mile upon mile of countryside, plus the coast is just a short drive away.
Transport
With Bournemouth Airport less than 30 minutes away, there are good travel links for short trips and major escapes. Just outside the village lies the A35 between Bournemouth and Honiton. For trips south to the seaside or north to Wiltshire or Bath the A35 is within easy reach. The nearest train station is in Hamworthy, a 7-minute drive.
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