Dear Swimbridge Residents
In these difficult times, we are lucky to live in such a lovely village filled with caring people who are happy to help each other. Some residents have offered to support those in need from the village such as any over 70s, those with underlying health conditions and those that are self-isolating due to Covid-19.
Following a recent Jubilee Hall Committee meeting, with the backing of the Parish Council, a team is being set up to support the village through this situation, should any support be needed in the coming days, weeks and months.
If you feel that you may require /are able to provide any kind of support from the list below or other, please contact the team so that we can coordinate the needs of our
community with the support available.
- Picking up essential supplies
- Learning how to do an online shop
- Picking up medical supplies
- Posting mail / picking up newspaper
- Transport in vehicle
- A friendly phone call
Contact number: 07395 319378 email: [email protected] f Swimbridge Coronavirus Support Group
To receive Swimbridge newsletters by email contact Julie on [email protected]
If you can spare surplus food (non perishables), toiletries, please leave at the front of the Jubilee Hall and we will give to those who are finding this time financially difficult. Also if you have DVDs, puzzles, games (only if in good clean condition) please leave at front of hall.
Coronavirus is contagious. Please take every precaution to ensure you are spreading only kindness. Avoid physical contact (2m distance). Wash your hands regularly. Items to be received/collected should be left on your doorstep. For the latest up to date advice on Coronavirus please visit https://www.nhs.uk/conditions/coronavirus-covid-19/
EVERYONE WHO HAS OFFERED HELP IS DOING SO OUT OF GOODWILL. THANK YOU!
Additional support is also available from:
f Swimbridge Village Forum is a facebook page. It’s free and a great way to keep in touch with neighbours and find out more. Just sign in and request to be a member.
FOOD SUPPLIES/ HOME FOOD DELIVERY
TRANSPORT
DOG WALKING
Stephanie Bull has offered to walk dogs for those in isolation—ring Swimbridge Coronavirus Support Group on 07395 319378
ENTERTAINMENT
Check out https://chatterpack.net/blogs/blog/list-of-online-resources-for-anyone-who-is-isolated-at-home—It is a list of
free, online, boredom-busting resources!
Over and Above charity shop next to Tesco Rose Lane has a wide selection of DVDs for £1, books £1, jigsaws
£3 which Julie can collect if anyone wants them (830311).
There are some DVD's outside Gill Armstrong's house which people can help themselves too and there are some children's books outside the hall.
Go on, why not cheer everyone up by placing a teddy bear or a rainbow picture in your window
Make our older residents happy ... Swimbridge Nursing Home have asked for adults and children to send letters, drawings and cards to their residents to lift their spirits as they are unable to receive visitors. They have a large coffee box outside to put them in. Thank you
STAYING OPEN :
- The JUBILEE HALL will remain open for the Swimbridge Coronavirus Support Group and limited community use during this time.
- POST OFFICE For the time being a full postal service including cash withdrawals and pensions is currently being offered every Tues, 2pm—4pm at St James Church.
- ALLOTMENT STALL is on the gate on the Square for donations of surplus fresh vegetables, fruit and flowers, and for others to take for a small donation and enjoy.
CLOSURES
- The CHURCH is now closed but open on Tuesday 2-4pm for the post office. You can listen to Services on f Mission Services Programme.
f Swimbridge Village Forum is a facebook page. It’s free and a great way to keep in touch with neighbours and find out more. Just sign in and request to be a member.
FOOD SUPPLIES/ HOME FOOD DELIVERY
- Jack Russell Inn is closed for social interaction but is offering takeaways. Please support the pub at this difficult time. For details visit https://www.facebook.com/thejackrussellswimbridge/ or Swimbridge Forum page or contact 830366.
- Tony the Butcher can deliver meat to households Contact Tony on 07840 928243.
- Shapland and Searle Butchers Meat and Veg South Molton 01769 573411
- John Patts Fruit & Veg - delivery 01271 325195
- Heddons of Woodtown Farm Fruit & veg Bideford 07738163912 collection
- The Castle Inn - Happy to order from their fruit and veg & meat suppliers and deliver to those in need 01271 830438
- Local Farm Box Delivery - Fruit veg, salad, dairy, bakery, meats, misc Mullacott 01271 869191
- Star Cross Farm (between Landkey/Swimbridge) always have fresh free range eggs for sale: open 7am to nightfall 7 days a wk.
- Landkey Lyncroft Stores have items in stock and are offering an excellent service. They are delivering free of charge to those in isolation. Items can be paid for by cash/card. Phone John and Janette Stitt on 830278 Also if you have any unwanted puzzles, games, etc you no longer need please drop to the store and they will distribute to those in isolation.
- Savona Foodservice cleaning supplies, retail sized tinned goods, frozen and chilled products. Call 01271 862569 or click and collect Ilfracombe. Home delivery service minimum £40 spend www.savona.co.uk
TRANSPORT
- 155 bus from South Molton to Barnstaple Click here for timetable
- The Ring and Ride service has now stopped.
- FREE HOSPITAL TAXI SERVICE Nick Little Swimbridge Taxi is willing to provide free taxis for people who need to get to hospital: Contact: 07707612231.
- Taxi service - AAA Taxis Transport Barnstaple 01271 545004
DOG WALKING
Stephanie Bull has offered to walk dogs for those in isolation—ring Swimbridge Coronavirus Support Group on 07395 319378
ENTERTAINMENT
Check out https://chatterpack.net/blogs/blog/list-of-online-resources-for-anyone-who-is-isolated-at-home—It is a list of
free, online, boredom-busting resources!
Over and Above charity shop next to Tesco Rose Lane has a wide selection of DVDs for £1, books £1, jigsaws
£3 which Julie can collect if anyone wants them (830311).
There are some DVD's outside Gill Armstrong's house which people can help themselves too and there are some children's books outside the hall.
Go on, why not cheer everyone up by placing a teddy bear or a rainbow picture in your window
Make our older residents happy ... Swimbridge Nursing Home have asked for adults and children to send letters, drawings and cards to their residents to lift their spirits as they are unable to receive visitors. They have a large coffee box outside to put them in. Thank you
STAYING OPEN :
- The JUBILEE HALL will remain open for the Swimbridge Coronavirus Support Group and limited community use during this time.
- POST OFFICE For the time being a full postal service including cash withdrawals and pensions is currently being offered every Tues, 2pm—4pm at St James Church.
- ALLOTMENT STALL is on the gate on the Square for donations of surplus fresh vegetables, fruit and flowers, and for others to take for a small donation and enjoy.
CLOSURES
- The CHURCH is now closed but open on Tuesday 2-4pm for the post office. You can listen to Services on f Mission Services Programme.
For a printable list of useful local providers and information to keep at hand please click below
