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Family Owned
Established 1973
British Association
of Removers
Eco Friendly
Moves
Moves Made Easy
Our expert team work with you to provide a worry-free removal tailored to you and your home.
All 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
We cover the area, including;
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Maiden Newton – 5 Quirky Facts
- Early History
The earliest signs of settlement in the area include Iron Age burial mounds. Digs around the mounds have uncovered jewellery dating to the same era. There is still clear evidence of lynchets above Maiden Newton rail embankment. These were a stepped method of planting crops. The Romans also lived in the area with a large villa having been unearthed in the 1790’s. - Doom & Gloom
Unlike many larger locations in the region (we’re looking at you Bristol!), Maiden Newton was featured in the Domesday Book of 1086. At the time it was recorded as having 2 mills, 26 families, 7 arable fields and 18 acres of meadow. The chief landowner at the time was the impressively named Waleran the Hunter. - The White Horse
Maiden Newton once had 6 pubs. The most famous of the these was The White Horse. It was featured in two of Thomas Hardy’s works; Tess of the D’Urbervilles and The Interlopers (from the Wessex Tales). There is no record of why the pub was called the ‘White Horse’ as the town doesn’t have one of the large white horses that are a common sight in the region. It didn’t have a castle either but did have a pub named after one. - Kings
While there are no records of a grand house at the time, there must have been a significant home of some form as King John visited Maiden Newton between 1204 and 1213. In 1303 King Edward I who stayed in the town overnight and George III brought his daughter with him when he came to view the Roman road and villa uncovered in the 1790s. - How Old?
St Mary’s church has certainly seen its share of history, one of the doors is believed to date back to the Medieval era and claimed to be the oldest door still in use in England. There are also marks on the exterior of the building which are the scares of musket balls from the English Civil War. In World War II the church became a target again and was hit by a bullet from a German aircraft.
Local Info
Schools – Maiden Newton has one school, Greenford C of E Primary School. You can view the latest Ofsted score .
Population – In 2011 the population of the parish of Maiden Newton and Frome Vauchurch was 1,119.
Transport – 15 minutes from Dorchester, just off the A37 that connects Dorchester and Yeovil, Maiden Newton is also close to the A35 with routes to Bournemouth and the M27 to the east. Maiden Newton does have a train station with mainline routes to Bournemouth, Bath, Bristol and Cardiff. Bournemouth International is the closest airport (1 hour by car).
News – The DorsetEcho is the main source of news, there is also a village website, MaidenNewton.
Best of Maiden Newton
It might not have a packed high street, what it does have is great customer service, and lovingly produced and sourced local goods.
Maiden Newton Stores
A real hub of the village and absolute lifeline for some, this friendly store stocks local produce, special offers, there’s a post office and plenty of friendly smiles!
1 & 2 Church Road, DT2 0AA
Amber Hardware
You’ll make this Aladdin’s cave of hardware and household essentials your first port of call. One of those amazing shops that spookily just seems to have everything you need.
Newton Hall, DT2 0BD
64News
A proper newsagents that you rarely find these days. You can go for a newspaper and come out with a quarter of toffee, toys, stationary, even get your suit dry cleaned and parcel picked up!
64-66 Dorchester Road, DT2 0BG
High Norden Farm Shop
Is there anything as good as a well-stocked farm shop? A deli, fresh produce, local delicacies, a bakery, all available at a lovely site that’s always worth the trip.
Norden Lane, DT2 0BB
Piddle Brewery
Thankfully this creative bunch don’t take much seriously, except beer! On the banks of the River Piddle you can try before you buy, then take your favourites home.
Enterprise Park, Piddlehinton, DT2 7UA
About Maiden Newton
With a population under 2,000, this charming village is small but perfectly formed. There’s Iron Age burial sites, Roman villages, Saxon settlements, even evidence of the Civil War and WWII, both of which left bullet holes on the village church. There is a small but excellent selection of local shops and services, a welcoming pub and a mainline train station. All this while living in an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, and just a few miles from the stunning Dorset coast.
Leisure
There are a four golf courses all within a 30-minute drive, riders will find plenty of stables, equine centres and bridle paths in this rural area of Dorset. Heading out and about there is so much to find from farm shops and welcoming country pubs to adventure centres and museums. You can take a walk or ride a bike through the Dorset AONB, or go and explore the Jurassic Coast with its prehistoric past and smuggling myths.
Transport
A short hop from the bright lights of Dorchester and beside the A37 that links Dorchester and Yeovil, the village of Maiden Newton has excellent transport links. The A35 offers route to Bournemouth and beyond while commuters can make the most of the mainline station with services to Bath, Bristol, Cardiff and the south coast. The nearest international airport is Bournemouth.
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