Beaconsfield Meats to close on January 25 after inability to source butcher to support owners
A regional Tasmanian butcher shop will shut up shop for good amid ongoing uncertainty about their premises, a failed sale campaign, and staff shortages, its owners say.
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A regional Tasmanian butcher shop will shut up for good amid ongoing uncertainty about their premises and staff shortages, its owners say.
Vanessa and Garry Adams, the owners of Beaconsfield Meats at 114 Weld St, Beaconsfield, took to social media to announce that January 25 would be their last day of trade.
“This has not been an easy decision, but has come about due to a few significant factors, mainly our inability to be able to source another butcher,” the pair said.
“After 12 months of advertising we have had no success.
“In order to continue to supply our community with the quality of meats and small goods we strive to offer, it is simply not feasible for Garry to continue on this journey solo.”
Another pressing factor, they said, related to ongoing “uncertainty” around the sale of their premises and business, which were being marketed by Tasmanian Business and Property Sales.
“[With] no viable buyer for our business, we have had to make this difficult decision to close the store,” the pair said.
“This has not been an easy decision but we believe it is the right one for us.
“We would like to thank the community of Beaconsfield and surrounds for your amazing support and custom over the past [two-and-a-half] years.
“Your loyalty is not something we have taken for granted, which has made this decision all the more difficult.
“While this chapter is coming to an end for us, if you feel like Beaconsfield Meats could be part of your 2024 plans, please reach out for more information as we would love to find someone to keep this thriving little business alive.”
Commercial agent Paul Scott, who has been marketing the business and premises, said he believed another operator would eventually be found to revive the site as a butcher shop.
“I’ll probably find an operator for it when it does close, they’ll have all the plant and equipment,” Mr Scott said.
“I’ve got somebody from the mainland that says they can’t come down until February [to review the premises].
“There’s interest in reopening it as a butcher shop.”
Mr Scott said it was his understanding the “long hours” got to the couple in the absence of an offsider, particularly for Mr Adams.
“They were determined to get on with their lives,” he said.
Beaconsfield Meats were contacted for comment.
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