FROM 29th MARCH; LOCKDOWN RESTRICTIONS ARE EASING
Some of the new restrictions may seem a little confusing – the link to this page on the government website gives information to help with guidance;
https://www.gov.uk/guidance/covid-19-coronavirus-restrictions-what-you-can-and-cannot-do
Coronavirus-19 AG Community Aid Group
If you are in a vulnerable group as outlined by the government or self-isolating we have a network of people in the AG community who are here to help
Due to the pandemic quite a lot of us are going to have to stay isolated, and maybe for quite some time. We have got several people who have put their names forward to be contacted if you need help. All of them will be able to pass on your requests immediately to the right team of volunteers :
- Stephen Harding – 07400417849 (Glebeland and Greenwood Close)
- Mike Bagley – 07970 076980 (Icy Park)
- Lindy and David Davis Berry – 01548 550582 (Tree Corner, Pulleys Close)
- Ros Brousson – 01548 550792 (by the church, Rock Hill, Bridge End)
- Neil and Caroline Barker – 01548 550730 ( Fore St north end, Baker’s Hill, Jubilee St)
- Pippa Unwin – 07811 489230 (Fore St, middle and Brook Court)
- Amy Clayton – 07796 266559 (Fore St south end, Tidal Rd)
- Delia Elliot – 01548 550298 (Chillaton and surrounding parish)
- Roger & Nikki Smallridge – 01548 550100 (Ashford and surrounding parish)
The above people can put you in touch with someone who can help you with:
- Picking up shopping
- Posting mail
- A friendly phone call
- Collecting prescriptions or urgent supplies
- Walking the dog
If you are in a vulnerable group (see list below) or self-isolating, please consider using the services advertised above rather than going out and about yourself. Just give your local contact above a call.
Who is most vulnerable?
- People aged 70 or older (regardless of medical condition)
- People under 70 with an underlying health condition listed below:
- Chronic respiratory diseases such as asthma
- Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD)
- Emphysema or bronchitis
- Chronic heart disease, such as heart failure
- Chronic kidney disease
- Chronic liver disease, such as hepatitis
- Chronic neurological conditions such as Parkinson’s disease, motor neurone disease, multiple sclerosis (MS), a learning disability or cerebral palsy
- Diabetes
- A problem with your spleen such as sickle cell disease or if you have had a spleen removed
- A weakened immune system such as HIV and AIDS or medicines such as steroid tablets or chemotherapy
- Being seriously overweight (a Body Mass Index (BMI) of 40 or above)
- Those who are pregnant
We have set up a central hub for coordinating people – we need to know who is vulnerable, elderly or will need help of any kind. We have already got a list of volunteers who have given us their names, but we know we will need many more.
Important info
Mental health and wellbeing
An NHS Site EVERY MIND MATTERS now has lots of advice and tips about how to look after your mental health while you’re staying at home, and how to deal with anxiety about the coronavirus outbreak. It gives valuable advice on maintaining mental wellbeing for those at home, and also direct links to seek help through NHS recommended helplines, and a link to seek urgent support if you or anyone you know should need it. Search Every Mind Matters here
Local help and counselling
The last few months have put additional pressure on all of us in ways we could never have anticipated just a few months ago. If you need additional support during this time seeing a Counsellor can offer a space to work through whatever challenges you may be facing. At present, most Counsellors are still ‘seeing’ clients via Skype/ Zoom or on the phone. If you want arrange a session with a Counsellor you can find someone to suit you at the following sites
www.counsellingdirectory.org.uk
or get in touch with Mark Maunsell-Thomas [email protected] 07507 79105 www.yogacounsellor.co.uk
Stay well and do ask for help if you feel you need it.
St Andrews
St Andrews and the Modbury Team are following all guidelines and introducing or lifting restrictions as the situation progresses. There is a Modbury Team website which does give information for the 5 parishes it serves at modburyteam.org, and there is also a Facebook page at Modbury Mission Community where you may find up to date information. When St Andrews is open for private prayer or for a conducted service the church officers would request that parishioners please be respectful of other users during your visit by observing social distancing. Neil Barker is still always available for anybody to contact him at all, whether regular churchgoer or not. He carries his mobile with him at all times – 07483 250681 – or his landline number is – 01548 550 730.
Shop customers – please, no more than 3 in at one time
Please Note; only 3 at any one time. As the shop is so small, this will still help to safeguard everybody who is working in there, but also keep you all safe as well. The hours for the shop and the post office counter may change as circumstances require – please see shop information further down this page for updates.
Masks are required for all users of the shop, except for children under the age of 7.
Again, this new Government measure will help to safeguard us all, so please do respect the health of the staff, and other shop users as well.
Information Directory
Below is key information for getting help during this period of social distancing and self isolation – simply click on a heading to view the information. Also, included in each section are the latest relevant posts from the Aveton Gifford Facebook Page.
Health (including prescription collections)
Health (including prescription collections)
Let’s hear it for soap and water!
We all think that we’re into the swing of this now, and perhaps some of that early advice about handwashing is slipping into a distant memory. Yet handwashing still remains one of the best ways to protect yourself against catching coronavirus (COVID-19) and reduce its spread.
So let’s hear it for soap and water!
Medical centres & Pharmacy Contact details
- Kingsbridge, Norton Brook: 01548 853551
- Modbury Health Centre: 01548 830 666
- Boots (Kingsbridge), Prince of Wales Road, Kingsbridge (opp. bus station), Tel: 01548 852354
- The Well Pharmacy (Kingsbridge), Quay House, Ilbert Road, Kingsbridge (adj. bus station), Tel: 01548 857158
- Day Lewis (Kingsbridge), Norton Brook Medical Centre , Tel: 01548 853129
- Modbury Pharmacy, 5 Broad Street, Tel: 01548 830215
Coronavirus; Covid-19. Symptoms and what to do. (Information from the NHS helpline)
Do not leave your home if you have either:
a high temperature – this means you feel hot to touch on your chest or back (you do not need to measure your temperature).
a new, continuous cough – this means coughing a lot for more than an hour, or 3 or more coughing episodes in 24 hours (if you usually have a cough, it may be worse than usual)
a change in taste or smell – either you cannot taste or smell things, or there is a change to the taste or smell of things
Public Health England says that about 85% of all Covid-19 sufferers will have at least one of these above symptoms
To protect others, do not go to places like a GP surgery, pharmacy or hospital. Stay at home.
Use the 111 online coronavirus service to find out what to do.
Only call 111 if you cannot get help online, or
Important – Call 111 for advice if you’re worried about a baby or child.
If they seem very unwell, are getting worse, or you think there’s something seriously wrong, call 999. (You can get more information from the NHS website – Coronavirus in Children , and What to do if your child seems unwell), but do not delay getting help if you’re worried. Trust your instincts.
If you have any of these symptoms you should get a test as soon as possible and not leave home for any other reason.
Anyone you live with, or who is in your support bubble, should also self-isolate until the test result arrives.
It takes five days on average from the moment you are infected to start showing the symptoms, but the World Health Organization says it can take up to 14 days.
If the test is positive, your whole household must all continue to follow self-isolation rules.
If you need to talk to your doctor
KINGSBRIDGE SURGERY
Firstly, thank you for your support by following the Government health guidelines and social distancing advice.
We have made a few changes to how patients access medical care, but we are still here for you when you need us!
At the moment, we are not pre-booking appointments with GPs and our front door is locked. Please call the practice on the day that you wish to talk to us. We are managing most issues over the phone where possible, instead of seeing patients face to face – this is both to protect you and the staff at the surgery. We may offer you a video consultation where necessary if you have a smart phone, which involves being sent a link by text message which then connects you to the doctor with very good video quality. Your phone must have an internet connection and a camera for this to work. If the doctor feels you need to be seen face to face, an appointment will be offered (or a visit if absolutely necessary). If you need to come in, we will ask you to wait in your car, not the waiting room, and will call you in when the doctor or nurse is ready. You will be greeted at the door by the doctor or nurse wearing PPE, and will be given a mask and escorted into the consulting room. You should not have any contact with any common surfaces or anyone else.
Our nurses are still looking after patients too, but where possible this will be done by telephone. We have allocated specific times, usually in the mornings, where we can see highly vulnerable shielded patients. By coming in to see our nurses for your necessary treatments you are helping to ease the pressure on the district nursing team.
We have maintained high standards of infection control and have not had a suspected case of Covid-19 entering the building. Anyone with potential Covid-19 has been seen in the car park with appropriate precautions. We consider the surgery to be a clean site and the risk of contracting Covid-19 in the practice is extremely low.
MODBURY SURGERY
Your doctors are still available here for any of your pre-existing health conditions, or any new health concerns or illnesses, so don’t avoid getting in touch with them because you feel that all their work is now centred on Coronavirus. The only difference in getting an appointment is that you will need to have a phone conversation first. Nobody will be able to turn up at the surgery hoping to make an appointment that way.
Please ring the surgery to book your appointment, and a doctor will call you back that day. You may be able to get a consultation via video call on your phone, or visit the surgery if the doctor feels this is appropriate, but either way, you must have that first phone conversation with the doctor.
If you do need to visit the surgery, all safety procedures will be in place to protect both you and all the medical staff. The waiting room is not in use, and patients will be asked to use one entrance and to leave by another, so that all contact with others will be kept to a minimum.
Collection of prescriptions
We have volunteers to collect prescriptions from the two health centre pharmacies, Kingsbridge and Modbury. This help is available to everyone, not just self-isolating or vulnerable people. “Shielding “, or clinically extremely vulnerable people is one category of patients who mustn’t come out to collect their own medicines, and there are always other elderly patients, or those with particular health issues who won’t be able to get them themselves, and whose neighbours are now back at work.
NB: ordering the prescription is entirely the patient’s own responsibility – none of our volunteers can take any responsibility for checking the dispensed items against the ordered prescriptions
Kingsbridge Norton Brook Health Centre – Day Lewis Pharmacy
Zoe Woodham is able to collect prescriptions from Kingsbridge pharmacy for those who use the Kingsbridge practice.
Please contact Zoe on this number (there’s an answerphone on this number which will pick up any messages):
Modbury Health Centre pharmacy
N.B. The system is NOT confined to the VULNERABLE, and is available to anybody, principally to limit the numbers of people calling there, and safeguarding the health of the pharmacists as much as possible.
We have several volunteers who can collect our prescriptions from the dispensary in the surgery Monday – Friday (The dispensary is closed at weekends)
Please contact Ros Brousson on this number (there’s an answerphone on this number which will pick up any messages):
01548 550792
If the prescription needs to be paid for
Modbury Health Centre bank details are: sort code 56-00-63, account no. 46443428 The payment will need a reference ID consisting of the patient’s name and date of birth, and all meds must be paid for before collection. Recent update – payment can now be made by card over the phone
Modbury Pharmacy, 5, Broad St, Modbury
Independent pharmacy
The pharmacy already has someone who has been delivering prescriptions for them, and has another two names to call on if they should need it.
If anyone should need to collect meds from there, the opening hours are;
- 9.00 am – 12.30 then closed until 2.00 pm – 4.30 pm,
Patients need to get their prescriptions ordered a week in advance
Domestic Abuse – help is available
From May 1st, Boots chemists are offering safe spaces within their pharmacies for victims of domestic abuse.
(There has been publicity recently surrounding the closure of some of their stores, but there are no known plans to close the Kingsbridge branch.)
The Kingsbridge branch (Prince of Wales Road – opposite the bus station. 01548 852354) now has a domestic abuse room, and anyone needing help can ask at the counter to use the consultation room, where they will be able to contact services for help and advice. Just talk to any staff member (they are all female apart from occasional male pharmacists).
Branch opening times – Monday to Saturday 0900 – 1230, 1330-1730 Sunday 1000 – 1230, 1300 – 1600
It’s been launched by the charity, Hestia, following an increase in calls to domestic violence helplines, since lockdown. Devon’s regional domestic violence and abuse support charity, Splitz, saw a 62 per cent rise in the number of reports to them during April.
If you need help, please call Victim Support on 0300 303 0554. Lines are open 12pm-6pm Monday to Friday. If you need support outside of these times, call Supportline for free on 08 08 16 89 111. You can now also access Victim Support’s free live chat for 24/7 support. The service is anonymous, confidential and free to use. To access it please visit victimsupport.org.uk or visit the Victim Care website – www.victimcaredevonandcornwall.org.uk.
In an emergency always call 999.
If anyone is missing out on Physio treatment at the moment
John Moore, Physio and Rehab. at the Hen House in Kingsbridge, has asked if we could spread the word that he is still consulting from home via Facebook, Skype or WhatsApp, etc. He is also offering FREE consultations to NHS health-workers at this time.
Email: [email protected]
Tel: 00740 476662
That’s a really generous offer John, and thank you very much indeed.
A message from Chillington Health Centre, Dartmouth Medical Practice, Modbury Health Centre, Norton Brook Medical Centre, Redfern Health Centre and the South Hams Community Teams To all our patients:
We would like to thank you for your forbearance support and indeed cheerfulness in these unprecedented times. We greatly appreciate how your interactions with us have had to change over a very short time and with little notice. Thank you for adapting and for helping us to be here for you. Please be reassured that we are doing absolutely everything we can to keep us all safe and well.
We would also like to give a massive thank you to all the community organisations and volunteers who have come together so quickly to help support us and you. This is truly a team effort and we have all been humbled by your efforts.Thank You !
We stay at work for you , please stay at home for us. If you are interested in becoming a volunteer and supporting the NHS at this time, please download the GoodSam app and find out what you can do to help our local community.
Stay in, work out!
Being physically active is a really good way to maintain your physical and mental wellbeing as you adjust to the challenges of these difficult times. Whether you’re young or old, a first timer or a gym regular, doing it on your own or with your family, Active Devon has some great ideas for how you can keep active while you’re staying at home to protect the NHS and save lives. Visit their Active Devon page for more information.
Latest Health Information from Facebook
Help obtaining food
Help obtaining food
Food handling advice after purchase
Try not to touch your face while you are unpacking the products and disposing of any outer packaging:
- Disinfect all nonporous food packaging or containers with a suitable disinfectant spray or wipes, or wash with detergent and water, before you store them away.
- Wash open fruit and vegetables by washing under the tap and scrubbing with a soft brush.
- After handling food and food packaging thoroughly wash your hands for a minimum of 20 seconds.
- Disinfect all surfaces where your food bags have been and your reusable shopping bags.
- Where suitable surface disinfectants are unavailable you should adequately clean any surfaces using detergent and hot water.
Help within the community with shopping, collection of food deliveries etc.
There is now a network of volunteers in the village and the surrounding parish which can help you get food and supplies. If you aren’t able to get what you need, particularly if you fall into the self-isolating group, please get in touch with one of the parish coordinators – their names and phone numbers can all be found on the top of the page in the yellow box – and they will be able to find someone to get them for you.
Local shops
The following local shops are all open and able to supply you with a wide range of food. Many of them deliver to the parish, or will arrange a time for collection. If you need to ask for someone to collect an order for you, please contact someone from the Community Aid Group, and they will be able to find someone to help.
Kingsbridge Food Bank
07593 881633
Kingsbridge Area Food Bank is a non-profit making organisation who aim to ensure that no one in food crisis is without support. 24 hour, 7 days per week telephone support.
Age Concern, Kingsbridge
01548 856650
Age Concern are offering 2 course lunches for £6 a head, free delivery for elderly
vulnerable people. Lunch will be delivered between 12 and 1pm. Call the day before to order.
Alan’s Apple, Kingsbridge
Free delivery within a 10 mile radius for the elderly, vulnerable and those in isolation. For fresh fruit, vegetables, eggs, honey, porridge oats and more. Payment may be made by card over the phone. Call 01548 852 308 or email [email protected]
Aune Valley, Loddiswell and Modbury
Free delivery of groceries including meat, vegetables, fruit, milk, bread, cheese, jam, biscuits and much more Order online at www.aunevalleymeat.co.uk or call Loddiswell: 01548 550 413, or Modbury: 01548 830 240. Please note: Minimum order of £30 for local delivery, (no deliveries Sunday/Monday), and there may be a delay in delivery time due to the high volume of orders.
Samphire Foods, Kingsbridge
Producing high quality ready meals, dinner kits and fresh pasta as well as soft and alcoholic drinks including a fantastic range of wines.. Free delivery for food orders over £30 (wine not included in that amount). Orders to be placed online https://www.samphirecatering.co.uk
Catch of the Day, Kingsbridge
Collect from the shop, open between 9am – 1pm Monday to Saturday or have your fresh fish delivered with free delivery on orders over £15. Call 01548 852 006
Lidstones Butchers, Kingsbridge
Traditional local butchers now offering a delivery service. Please call 01548 852313 to order
Lloyd Maunder, Kingsbridge
Local butcher now offering a call & collect service as well as delivery service. The shop also remains open as nomal. Call 01548 856400 to place an order. There is a minimum spend of £25 for deliveries and these are limited to addresses within a five mile radius of the shop.
Green and Wild, Kingsbridge
Kingsbridge’s very own zero waste store selling food, household essentials and cosmetics to click and collect. Order online through their website https://www.greenandwildstore.co.uk/ or by email; [email protected] and they will call you back to arrange collection.
Nicholsons, Kingsbridge
Open 10am – 2pm and stocking bread flours, prepackaged and tinned lentils, beans, pulses, cereals, cleaning products and vitamins. Call 01548 854 335 for local deliveries or to place an order for collection from the doorstep.
Healthwise, Kingsbridge
This health shop remains open, please call 01548 857 707 to place an order for collection, or for information on what is in stock
Barrel and Still, Kingsbridge
Independent wine and spirit merchant specialising in affordable but high quality wines and spirits from around the world. We also offer local beer and ciders. Offering a free delivery service when you spend £50 or more. To order please email [email protected]
NHS workers shopping at Morrisons
Morrisons Kingsbridge store – phone: 01548 855614 From 6am-7am Monday-Saturday All colleagues with an NHS badge will be able to get into the store to stock up on the products they need. On Sundays we will open at 9am for our very hard working NHS workers to shop.
We will open at 9.30am for all other customers to shop normally.
Therefore, during the period of the Covid-19 outbreak, the Sunday browsing hour is suspended, as you can shop normally from 9.30am each Sunday. See you soon,
Your Morrisons Team
Village shop
Village Shop
Opening hours for the shop and Post Office counter – new hours from 12th June
Shop; Monday – Wednesday; 9.00 – 5.00 (no lunchtime closing). Post Office 9.00 – 4.00
Shop; Thursday, Friday; 9.00 – 5.30 (no lunchtime closing). Post Office 9.00 – 4.00
Shop; Saturday; 9.00 – 1.00 but please note, the Post Office counter is CLOSED
Sunday; 9.00 – 11.00 Shop OPEN, but please note – the Post Office counter is CLOSED
Parcels for posting, all weekdays before 15.00 to catch the last parcel collection. With apologies, no parcels can be accepted after this time.
The Village Shop Association in partnership with the new shop keeper Kathleen have agreed to new opening and closing times for the post office and shop. We are very fortunate as a village to have our shop and Post Office fully open on weekdays including lunchtimes, but for the moment the Post Office will have to be shut on weekend days. The Post Office can only be open when there is a fully trained person, and this is the reason why it has to close then.
Please come early with your parcels for posting ; it isn’t possible to accept parcels after the last post office collection has gone, because there is no available overnight storage space for them until the collection the next day. The Post Office guidelines do say that the times for accepting parcels may vary according to the individual branches, so if you’ve got something big or lots to be posted, please bring them before 15.00 to avoid disappointment!
Foodbank
Foodbank
Kingsbridge Food Bank
The Kingsbridge Foodbank has a Face Book page. Search Kingsbridge Food Bank. This is the place to go for latest news and all other requests from them. Here in Aveton Gifford you can place food donations, even ones not bought in the village shop, (a double thank you to Kathleen), in the cardboard box just inside the door. Cash donations can be left behind the till in an envelope addressed to The Kingsbridge Food Bank. These are collected and taken in to the Food Bank each week.
Monthly Newsletter from the Food Bank
Gerrie and the team of volunteers are now producing a monthly update in the form of a newsletter to give information about the work that they do. This first newsletter (February 2021) also includes news about the roll out of laptops to school children locally to enable them to keep up with their school work.
URGENT APPEAL FROM KINGSBRIDGE AREA FOODBANK
The Covid-19 pandemic has had a devastating effect on many across the country as jobs and opportunities to earn have been lost.
The Kingsbridge Foodbank is experiencing a 700% increase in applications for vital food support which has now increased to 420 individuals being supported per week. At the time of this appeal, 9th July, We are spending £15 per person, on food and toiletries, each week – that means it “costs” £6750 PER WEEK!
WE NEED YOUR HELP!
Donations of foods, hygiene and household products will be gratefully received in the designated bins in Morrisons and Tesco
Financial donations can be made to the Kingsbridge Food Bank account at Lloyds Bank, Kingsbridge.
Sort code; 77-09-24,
Account number; 17928860
For more information call Gerrie Messer on 07759 683567 or facebook.com/KingsbridgeFoodbank
NO MATTER HOW BIG OR HOW SMALL – EVERY GIFT WILL MAKE A GREAT DIFFERENCE TO SOMEONE IN NEED.
Our new premises in Wallingford Road
We are delighted to announce that we have now found a perfect space to run Kingsbridge Area FoodBank from.****THIS SITE IS EAR-MARKED FOR DEVELOPMENT****but we have been allowed to use the site as a temporary base while we find our FOREVER home.We are lucky to have such an amazing and supportive community around us – to make this happen. From Monday 7th September, our new address will be The Avon Centre, Wallingford Road, Kingsbridge, TQ7 1ND.Our telephone numbers and email addresses remain the same. There are no words available to describe how grateful we are to everyone who made this happen.
Food bank up date. (10th November)
Lucy and Harry Cassidy continue to collect our donations of food and cash from the village shop each Friday (don’t forget that you can also donate things that you haven’t bought from there if you didn’t remember to put it in the collection point at the supermarket!). They take them in to the new Foodbank premises at the Avon Centre in Wallingford Road in Kingsbridge, and then collect their food parcels for their local delivery round. There are several households locally already receiving support, but please be reassured that all clients remain strictly confidential, so if you or someone you know is in need of help, please get in touch with the 24 hour helpline 07593 881633 or [email protected]
Gerrie Messer put out these two Facebook posts on the 9th of November –
On behalf of all us at the foodbank we would like to thank everyone for their incredible generosity and amazing effort in helping us raise £9460 through the Crowdfunder. We spent some of this on a wholesale shop which was delivered on Saturday, so thank you one and all.Demand for our help is getting bigger by the day which is why we are asking those who can to make a standing order to help give us a guaranteed monthly income. A huge thank you from all of us to all of you – what an amazing community
and
Hello to all our wonderful donors and supporters.Please help us to support our community by making a standing order to help assure our monthly income to help those in need.
We spend between £10.00-£15.00 per head on weekly deliveries of basic food supplies and hygiene and household products.
If you donate £10.00 per month, that’s £2.50 a week, you’ll help give one person a food parcel.
If you donate £20.00 per month, that’s £5.00 per week, you’ll help give two people a food parcel.
If you give £40.00 per month, that’s £10.00 per week, you’ll help give a family a food parcel.
Bank Account Name: Kingsbridge Area Foodbank
Account No. 17928860
Sort Code: 77-09-24
We need your ongoing support to help those in need, especially now as we enter a second lockdown. Already, since last weekend we are receiving daily referrals.Thank you!
And more volunteers needed!
Now that the numbers of clients have increased so much, and because so many of the lockdown volunteers are back at work, the Foodbank really does need some more people on the ground to help out with so many of their tasks – not just making up the food parcels and delivering them, but buying particular foods for specialised dietary needs, or dividing up bulk supplies into portions for example. Volunteers can work as much or as little as they would like to; the Foodbank storage and distribution centre has always been a really friendly environment to work in, with full self distancing and safe workplace measures in place, and now that they have moved up to the new premises at the Scout Hut, they have much more space to operate from as well. If you feel you could spare even a few hours a week, please get in touch with them, or to find out more about it before committing yourself, give Lucy a ring – 07977 050933
Food bank support from Morrisons
Britain’s food banks are a critical source of food for the most vulnerable in our communities and they’re suffering during this crisis.
Join us and, together, we can help feed some of the most in need.
We’re making it easier for you to help, lifting buying restrictions on much-needed products. So, if you’re able to, please pick up an extra product or two when you shop and leave them at the drop off point in your local store.
We’re playing our part too.
As a British foodmaker, our manufacturing sites are working for longer to make more. This will help our stores give £10 million worth of food to local food banks and charities by the end of July.
Together, we can feed everyone.
We are playing our full part in feeding the nation. #ItsMoreThanOurJob.
See you soon,
Your Morrisons Team
Takeaway services
Takeaway services
Age Concern, Kingsbridge
01548 856650
Age Concern are offering 2 course lunches for £6 a head, free delivery for elderly vulnerable people. Lunch will be delivered between 12 and 1pm. Call the day before to order.
The Fisherman’s Rest
Offering a takeaway service on Friday evenings, with a dedicated time slot to collect your order. Menus are published on their own Facebook page. They have also reintroduced their excellent Sunday roasts !
The Dodbrook Inn, Kingsbridge.
” Due to the virus we have made our Take Aways available for collection or free delivery within Kingsbridge. £2 delivery outside of this within a 5 mile radius. £3 up to a 7 mile radius. Call us on 01548 852068 to place an order.” Their menu can be seen on the Dodbrook Inn Facebook page, or southhams.com website
The Pickwick Inn, St Anns Chapel
Takeaway every night. Tel: 01548 810 310 “In these difficult times we are are offering a free delivery to anyone within six miles of the Pickwick between 5pm – 8.30 pm. You can pay over the phone, contactless at your door or cash. Our menu options include: 14” Italian base pizzas, BBQ pork ribs, Fish&chips, Cheese&bacon beef burgers, Scampi&chips, Rump steaks with creamy mushroom sauce, Chicken burgers.
The Sloop, Bantham
(Updated on 29th March) Take away opening times; Friday 5 pm to 8 pm; Saturday 5 pm to 8 pm; Sunday lunch 12.00 to 2.30 – please note Sunday roast must be ordered by Friday 8pm
To order call 01548 560489
Twenty Seven, Kingsbridge
“We are still operational for takeaway. Brighten up your lockdown with some delicious food from Twenty_Seven. Takeaway menus available on our Website. Phone us to order. Contactless payment can be taken over the phone.” Tel: 01548 288 847 Website: www.twentyseven.restaurant
Mahabharat, Kingsbridge
“We are still open for TAKEAWAYS, offering contactless deliveries.” Tel: 01548 857 072/ 856 003 (5pm onwards)
Website: www.mahabharatonline.co.uk
Royal Ghurka Spice, Modbury
Takeaway and deliveries. Open from 5.30 – 7.30. Tel; 01548 831 119 / 01548 831 122. Their menu can be found on their website; https://royalgurkhaspicemodbury.com
Modbury Chinese
Takeaway and delivery. Malaysian, Indonesian, Thai, Singaporean, Peking and Cantonese cuisine to take away. Deliveries in a 5 mile radius are at no charge. Payment cash only. Telephone orders welcome – 01548 830061
Cafe Asia, Kingsbridge
Available for home deliveries and takeaway collections only.
Open from 5pm until 9pm apart from Friday & Saturday until 9.30pm. Tel: 01548 857888 / 01548 853 818 Web: www.thecafeasia.co.uk
Kings Kebab, Kingsbridge
Open Thursday, Friday, Saturday and Monday evenings for collection and delivery. Call 01548 853 552 to order
Pizza Time, Kingsbridge
Pizzas, kebabs and chicken plus lots more available to collect or delivered to your home. Order online through their website: https://pizzatime2.com or call 01548 853 746.
Wellbeing
Wellbeing
The Fowler Lending Library
Jim and Anne have a large collection of books that they would be very happy to lend out to people who are running a bit short of reading material at the moment. Anne has catalogued them all, and you can download the list here, with details of how to get them and to return them afterwards.
Games for small children and desperate parents
These simple games for under-fives are fun, educational and encourage independent play; From giant snakes and ladders to toddler-pong
Watch live performances online
There is a brilliant new website – What’s On Stage – which is now offering a very wide range of live plays, musicals, and performances for all tastes and interests, and it’s all free. You can sign up for their daily newsletter for all the latest streaming updates to enjoy any of your favourite stage performances, or watch new ones; these range from “traditional” to contemporary, and venues include The Globe, the Royal Albert Hall, the National Theatre, as well as a large selection of provincial theatres throughout the UK, including our own Plymouth Theatre Royal. You can watch a selection of BBC performances, or choose something from Northern Ballet, Cirque du Soleil, and a range of filmed plays, musicals, comedy or dance shows, operas now made available online. It also includes some performances for younger age groups as well, eg a production of Cinderella, and the 2017 West End production of Wind in the Willows.
Travel round the world with National Geographic
National Geographic is a website that the whole family can enjoy, and the wildlife photo gallery will give you the opportunity to travel around the world with these stunning photographs. There are articles about many of the conservation projects that have taken place all over the world, travel features from their magazines, and up to date stories too, eg, poaching threats loom as wildlife safaris in Africa are put on hold due to C-19, or how adopting street dogs is gaining popularity in India, and the recent dive right under the ice continent of Antarctica.
Stay in, work out!
Being physically active is a really good way to maintain your physical and mental wellbeing as you adjust to the challenges of these difficult times. Whether you’re young or old, a first timer or a gym regular, doing it on your own or with your family, Active Devon has some great ideas for how you can keep active while you’re staying at home to protect the NHS and save lives. Visit their Active Devon page for more information.
Online Pilates classes – Abbie Ashton
Abbie held Pilates classes here in the Hall which many of us enjoyed, and she’s now holding online classes from her lockdown address, and is happy for anyone to join in even if you haven’t been a previous client.
vimeo.com/pilateswithabbie an introduction to Pilates sessions, 2 beginner mat classes and 2 intermediate, plus a standing class and ‘snapshots’ which explain some of the basic principles of Pilates in more detail, or as a quick session to just remind you of key points if you haven’t been to a class recently. (Main sessions 35-45 mins). These are available free until 18th May, and she will move on to subscription sign up for those wishing to continue, with new classes uploaded each week.
Contact [email protected] if you have any other questions
Fundamental Pilates – Franny Morris
Franny Morris is another practitioner with whom
many of you may already be familiar: “Hi I’m
Franny and I teach Pilates in AG Village Hall,
under normal circumstances ! Exercise is really
important to keep us mentally and physically
strong and active, so I’m currently teaching my
clients via Zoom. For those who can’t use their
computer for live sessions I’ve also uploaded a
few exercise routines on my website https://
fundamentalpilates.co.uk/video/ This is
available for anyone to use and it’s free, so
please have a look and give it a go. Best wishes, Franny 07590 506027.”
Curl up with a good book…….online
Devon Libraries has expanded their range of eBooks, eAudiobooks, eMagazines and online resources in their Digital Library in order to ensure that they are widely available during school and library closures. There is also a wide range of children’s eBooks and eAudiobooks available. For more information about how to sign-up, download and stream the digital resources, visit the Devon Libraries catalogue.
Storyline online
For younger readers, and maybe a change from the usual bed-time story. An award-winning children’s literacy website available 24 hours a day streaming a big selection of popular illustrated children’s books read by actors. It is free to watch and produced by a non-profit American Foundation. www.storylineonline.net
AG Competitions
AG Competitions
SOPHIE’S STONE PAINTING COMPETITION Sophie and Tammie have suggested another competition for people to take part in for…
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WHO CAN GROW THE TALLEST SUNFLOWER? Lynda and David have come up with a competition for anyone who’d like to take part…
Posted by Aveton Gifford on Friday, 17 April 2020
ART AND WRITING COMPETITIONS FOR CHILDREN – OPEN FOR ENTRIES FROM MAY 18th The Devon branch of the CPRE (Campaign to…
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Misc Help Offered
Misc Help Offered
Bored kids?
A message from Alan (Bikes N Tatts)
not sure if this is of any help but I have a collection of around a 100 children’s disney movies I keep for my grand kids if anyone wants some of them put onto a Memory storage stick,??
They would need to put the stick through my letter box with a phone number, and I will ring them to let them know when to pick them up
Government guidelines and council info
Government guidelines and council info
How to see official updates with no fake news
The Government has launched its Coronavirus Information Service on WhatsApp. The free service is an automated ‘chatbot’ that will provide information on coronavirus prevention and symptoms, the latest number of cases in the UK, advice on staying at home, travel advice and myth busting. To use it, simply add 07860 064422 in your phone contacts and then message the word ‘hi’ in a WhatsApp message to get started. A set of menu options is then presented which the user can choose from and then be sent relevant guidance from GOV.UK pages as well as links to GOV.UK for further information.
Devon Coronavirus Emergency Helpline
Keeping Devon’s most vulnerable residents safe remains DCC’s top priority. Anyone who is isolated and urgently needs essential food, medicine, care or social support, and doesn’t have any family, friends, neighbours or community to help them, can contact the Devon Coronavirus Emergency Helpline on 0345 155 1011
Coronavirus – Welfare hardship fund
South Hams District Council, in association with Devon County Council has launched a Local Support Fund to support those whose financial situation has been affected by the current pandemic and are now out of cash for basic essentials for their household. The COVID-19 Welfare Support Fund can provide small emergency payments to help with basic essentials such as food, household essentials, electricity and gas, etc. to help people in financial difficulties if:
They run their own business, and cannot currently trade, or their business has been drastically reduced because of the pandemic.
Their employment situation has changed and their income now no longer covers needs.
They have lost their job due to the coronavirus (COVID-19) outbreak.
They have still not received expected government funding (i.e self-employed).
Further information, and how to apply can be found here; www.southhams.gov.uk/welfarefund
Council Tax Reduction – information from SHDC
Info from Kate Kemp, our SHDC councillor -The Council Tax Reduction Scheme is a means-tested scheme for people on low incomes to help them pay their council tax. (The scheme is often also referred to as ‘Council Tax Support’ – just so there is no confusion – Council Tax Support and Council Tax Reduction are the same thing and the same scheme)
Our current scheme is on our website here:- As part of the Government’s funding packages for COVID-19, the Government announced a £500 million hardship fund to support financially vulnerable people and households in their area. South Hams District Council received £507,828 of funding. Council Tax Reduction
Domestic Abuse Support
From May 1st, Boots chemists are offering safe spaces within their pharmacies for victims of domestic abuse. Anyone needing help can ask staff at the counter to use the consultation room, where they will be able to contact local services for help and advice. If you need help, please call Victim Support on 0300 303 0554. Lines are open 12pm-6pm Monday to Friday. If you need support outside of these times, call Supportline for free on 08 08 16 89 111. You can now also access Victim Support’s free live chat for 24/7 support. The service is anonymous, confidential and free to use. To access it please visit victimsupport.org.uk or visit the Victim Care website – www.victimcaredevonandcornwall.org.uk.
Updates on travel for key workers
Changes to bus timetables, and transport for key workers – this includes a new scheme for a taxi service for essential workers who usually rely on normal bus services latest news and service updates
How to help and volunteer safely
Many of you have been offering practical help to your neighbours and community, or volunteering for NHS support. The government has issued these guidelines so that you and the people you are helping can stay safe – Coronavirus: How to help safely
Warning issued over Loan Sharks during Covid-19 pandemic
People suffering financially during this difficult time are urged to take advice to avoid unregulated loan companies. This article gives information about what to look out for, and a helpline for further advice – Stop Loan Sharks
Scams and fraud during the Covid-19 outbreak
Devon Somerset and Torbay Trading Standards Service issued a warning to residents and businesses to be aware of fraudsters who are taking advantage of the situation at present. There has been an increase in scams that include counterfeit medical kits offering to “prevent” or “cure” C-19, and offering online resources which can contain damaging software. Scams and Fraud – Coronavirus
If you need to contact the Police at all
At the moment there are various ways in which you can get in touch with the Police; by visiting their website to report non-emergency crime or for enquiries online or by WebChat – Devon and Cornwall Police ; to report a crime you can fill in the Online crime reporting form ; or if you have a query but not sure who can help, then look at the online directory AskNED to find the answers to non-emergency questions
Will your car need an MOT soon?
From 30 March 2020, MOT due dates for cars, motorcycles and light vans will be extended by 6 months – Coronavirus (COVID-19): MOTs for cars, vans and motorcycles due from 30 March 2020
Waste and Recycling – a message from DCC
Recycling centres remein open during this second lockdown.
Forthcoming Events
While none of us know yet just how long our lives will have to be restricted and our events will be affected, the parish council has had to make a couple of decisions.
Swimming Pool
The swimming pool will not be opening this year in May after all, as both the training sessions and the use of the pool will bring people into too much close contact. However, if we find that later in the year the coronovirus situation should allow some of these present restrictions to be relaxed, Nigel has said that he can provide a crash resuscitation course so that we could open for the end of the season. If that happens, full details will be available on our website, Facebook page, parish noticeboards
Bantham Swoosh
The Bantham Swoosh and its companion swim, the Bantham Boomerang have both been cancelled. They are the first events of the year in the OSS calendar. The OSS team will decide later on in the year whether to rearrange the event on a later date, virus control permitting, or whether to cancel it completely, but will let us know their decision in due course.
Car Show
At the moment it’s far too soon for any decisions from the car show committee about the Classic Car Show in August, but any information will again go on to the AG website and Facebook pages as we know it.
What can I do to help?
There have been lots of offers of help, and many good ideas that have come forward in the last few days. The parish council will now take on the management and co-ordination for these so that we can put things in place to help everybody out during what is going to be a very testing time. The councillors want to reassure you that they are already working to get things in place, and in particular, to make sure that help gets out to older or more vulnerable people who will have to lead more restricted lives now.
- We need to identify all of our residents who will need special help over the coming months. If you will need help yourself or could suggest a neighbour who might, please will you let us know
- We will need to draw up a list of volunteers as well. Please contact Ros Brousson who is drawing up this list – 01548 550792 or [email protected]. It would be helpful if you could please add if you have any particular skill, or have a car which could help with deliveries, or bringing back shopping
- We had this very helpful suggestion sent through this week which we’d like to pass on:
If all the younger healthy people and families could choose one elderly neighbour each to help through the whole duration isolation period, once or twice a week for shopping etc… then the whole parish could be covered and no one should go without. A handful of people can’t help everyone. Please at least help ONE elderly neighbour it will make a difference.
We have already had some very helpful offers of help, and would like to thank everybody who has already volunteered for shopping, driving, deliveries, collection of prescriptions etc.
We will also make sure that we get the best advice possible to keep you all safe for deliveries and assistance – both for anyone who is isolated and also our volunteers.
And finally… thank you all very much for all your help and support for each other in the weeks to come.
Advice from the National Council for Voluntary Organisations
Here’s how you can volunteer to help and support others during the coronavirus (covid-19) pandemic.
Look out for your neighbours
The simplest thing everyone can do right now is look out for their neighbours and offer help with shopping and other errands.
It’s not just about neighbours who are self-isolating or vulnerable. Other people in the community who might also appreciate help are:
- stretched medical staff and volunteers
- staff and volunteers in key worker roles
- supermarket workers
- delivery drivers.
Remember it’s a marathon not a sprint – your help will be even more crucial in a few weeks’ time. For now, the best thing to do is to check in on neighbours.
Stay safe when supporting others
- Let family and friends know what you’re doing.
- Support family, friends and neighbours by phone or video call.
- Stay at least two metres – about three steps – away from people you’re helping.
- Offer to run errands for people but stay outside of people’s homes.
- Keep washing your hands often for 20 seconds.
- Don’t take on too much – it’s often better not to offer at all than to let someone down.
- If you’re trying to help someone with very serious issues – don’t be afraid to flag with appropriate statutory services.