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24-05-2025
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Police officers get the scoop when they pop into popular ice-cream parlour
Police officers got the scoop when the dropped into a popular ice-cream parlour as part of their neighbourhood policing. Milk Maids on Manchester Road also serves as a farm shop - selling locally sourced produce as well as coffee and sweet treats. The shop is based at Dearden's Farm in Over Hulton and has remained in the hands of the Partington family since 1955. Greater Manchester Police (GMP) met the staff and discussed issues affecting the area. They said that they will continue to jobs" target="_blank">work with Milk Maids and the rest of the community. Have a story? Get in touch at A spokesperson for GMP Bolton said: "Today local Neighbourhood Officers met with Milk Maids on Manchester Road to discuss the driving standards in the area, a clear priority for the Hulton community. "Work will continue in partnership with Milk Maids to ensure drivers are parking and driving correctly so residents and customers can safely enjoy their days and their ice cream!" Officers met with the staff of Milk Maids to talk about driving standards in the area (Image: GMP) READ MORE: Tonge Fold man reached 70mph in a 30mph zone in police chase READ MORE: AirBNB Smithills party house shut down to delight of residents READ MORE: Milk Maids in Over Hulton is definitely worth a visit The multi-award winning store is currently run by Fiona Partington and her sister, Rebecca Partington, alongside a close-knit team of 10, as well as her parents Anne-Marie and Michael. The farm was initially taken over by Patricia and John Partington in 1955 before being turned into a parlour and tea shop. The store even sources their coffee beans as locally as possible, selling a Bolton coffee brand called Oddy Knocky, which roasts the beans locally.
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08-05-2025
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Bolton family butchers which has 'upscaled in market' in running for award
Bolton family butchers which has 'upscaled in market' in running for award Bentham's has been nominated for The Bolton News' best farm, deli or butchers shop award (Image: Bentham's) A family-run business renowned for its fresh produce is in the running for The Bolton News' best farm, deli or butchers shop award. Bentham's butchers, based at Dearden's Farm in Over Hulton, is popular among residents and the business has remained in the Bentham family since 1986. Tom Bentham owns the family-run Bentham's butchers. (Image: Bentham's butchers) Despite only opening at Dearden's eight months ago, the business has already skyrocketed in success. ADVERTISEMENT Advertisement Speaking to The Bolton News owner Tom Bentham said: 'We're a small family-run business, so it's great to know that people trust us with their produce, it's our goal to serve families in the community and provide top customer service. The butcher's offers deals on fresh meat packs. (Image: Bentham's butchers) 'All our meat is local produce, it never travels more than 40 minutes to get to us to ensure it is as fresh as possible. READ MORE: Milk Maids is shortlisted for for Bolton's Best Coffee Shop Milk Maids in Over Hulton is definitely worth a visit Pennington Flash Hide Coffee House is a hit this summer 'We've been at this site for about eight months now, everyone knew my dad, who owned the Coniston Butchers on Manchester Road. ADVERTISEMENT Advertisement "When he retired, I set up the store at the Over Hulton site using the Bentham's name. 'The positive response has been mad, it's only a portacabin, but everyone who knew us as a family butchers has continued to support the business and we've upscaled in market. Bentham's local beef is most popular with customers, notes Tom. (Image: Bentham's butchers) 'I think we're most well known for our high-quality steaks and burgers. "People travel to us specifically for those because the meat is local, so these always sell really quickly. 'These are especially popular now that the weather is warming up, people want meat for the barbecue to enjoy the beautiful British weather.' ADVERTISEMENT Advertisement The business has been in the Bentham family since 1986. (Image: Bentham's butchers) Based in Manchester Road, Deardens Farm has been in the Partington family for generations. It was initially taken over by Patricia and John Partington in 1955. The site is also occupied by popular desert and ice cream parlour, Milk Maids, which was nominated for a Bolton News Best Coffee Shop award earlier this year.
