Entertainment Swindon

The hugely popular Zero Waste & Eco Re-Fill store, ‘Weigh It Up’ run by Mathew & Michelle have moved to their new premises.

Saturday 12th October, saw the official opening of the re-fill store that now encompasses a coffee shop at its new location in Highworth’s Market Square, formerly the location of TT Linnett that closed back in January.

Matthew and Michelle Aherne first opened Weigh It Up on Swindon Street in the ancient market town in November 2022 and fast became one of the towns favourite stores.

The independent store sells renewably sourced products such as hundreds of different dried ingredients including teas, coffees, herbs and spices, as well as pick & mix sweets pastas, rice, pulses and legumes, an array of condiments, cleaning products, gifts, drinks and much much more.

Since starting the business in Highworth nearly two years ago, the couple have achieved a five-star food hygiene rating. After struggling with lack of parking and outgrowing their Swindon Street location, the couple decided to relocate to the High Street, close to the carpark and with a larger premises are now able to offer customers an even better experience, including the room to include a coffee shop at the front of the store.

Customers can now pop in and have a nice piece of cake and hot drink as well as grab their eco friendly goods.

Up till the early hours of the morning, getting the store ready for opening at its new location, Michelle, said: “Its been a lot of work, but really excited to be opening and so grateful for all that have helped with our move”.

Michelle went on to say: “we were working, getting things ready till 1am, so working on adrenaline now, we are very very proud of what we have done, scary but exciting”.

The couple are now excited about starting a whole new adventure in the Market Square. The new home of Weigh It Up is 41 High Street, a Grade II-Listed building which is four stories and even offers a terrace view looking over the town.

Speaking to many of the local residents of Highworth, they too have been really excited for the opening and on Saturday morning, there were excited customers standing outside ready for the doors to open.

You can also check out the Weigh It Up website, just click HERE.