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Shops and services: help at hand: update

  • by JW

Local services providing at a time of need.

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A couple of days ago, these news pages gave some links to shops and services in the Sid Valley:

Help at hand – and help needed

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But things are changing all the time. Here’s an update of what’s available:

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Despite its manager having to self-isolate: Coronavirus: Sidmouth food bank co-ordinator ordered to self-isolate – but all food supplies will continue | sidmouthherald.co.uk

… the team of volunteers at Sid Valley Foodbank is still able deliver food parcels to those most in need. Call 07936 917507 or email info@sidvalleyfoodbank.org.uk. For updates see www.sidvalleyfoodbank.org.uk/shopping-list/

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The Fruit and Veg stall at Sidmouth Market has had to close – but their supplier Fresh & Green is making their products available at Glenisla Terrace on the Ham.

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Winchester is providing a delivery service for its fresh fruit and vegetables – in the form of a box from Woolbrook News. Call 01395 512224 for this and other groceries to be delivered to you.

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It is understood that the Cheeseboard on the High Street has reopened due to demand: Calll 515560 or email info@cheeseboardsidmouth.com

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The Clock Tower was featured in a piece yesterday, as providing take-away meals: The future of the farming and food industries and Prominent Devon food and drink businesses speak of struggles they’re facing | devonlive.com

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Sidbury and the surrounding area continue to be served well by the Red Lion pub with take-away food and drink on 597313 and enquiries@redlioninnsidbury.co.uk. And by Drew’s the butcher’s on 597373.

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Other shops and services are detailed on the Herald pages:

Sidmouth Coronavirus Community Lifelines – points of help in the crisis | sidmouthherald.co.uk

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Also, further news and information from the Herald on medical services:

GP services to remain open over Easter holidays during Covid-19 pandemic | sidmouthherald.co.uk

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As provided by Sid Valley HELP: www.sidvalleyhelp.co.uk

Update from RD&E Trust 6 April 2020: Information from the health trust including hospital visiting arrangements and GP and pharmacist opening days at the Easter weekend.  Download HERE