Village Message from Thriplow Virus Support Group

From: "Village" <kevin.clarke@PROTECTED>

Subject: Village Message from Thriplow Virus Support Group

Date: April 17th 2020

Hi all,

Update from Heathfield and Thriplow Corona support group

We are now entering the fourth week of the lock down and the support group is working hard supporting a significant number of households in isolation. Below is a quick update on what is going on in Heathfield and Thriplow and some issues that have arisen. Please note that we cannot be more specific on numbers of cases or households affected

The shop services are holding up well and can now take telephone debit card payments for topping up your Prepay accounts or paying for orders remotely. Please maintain social distancing requirements when in the shop and particularly when queuing outside. Please order fruit, veg and meat requirements at least the day before you need them. You can place orders with the shop by phone and these will then be delivered to you by one of our volunteers. The shop’s number is (01763) 208958.

It is great to see how friends and neighbours are helping each other out - this is the primary way our community will get through the current situation. The vast majority of support is happening in this way. Please do take the time to check in with each other - even if it is for just a chat - it really helps. We have a number of volunteers only too willing to talk - if you would like a phone call from a friendly villager (or think someone else may benefit from a call) please let us know through our email or our first contacts. There are also a number of other support groups available and we have listed some of their contacts at the foot of this message along with someuseful contacts for South Cambs council

There have been some questions asked about the pieman visiting on Thursday mornings. All traders are required to work to the current strict social distancing requirements and the Cheese and Pie Man was spot-checked on the 3rd April by Essex District Council and was commended for the approach taken. As a key worker this service meets all the necessary requirements. The visit of the pieman was agreed with the shop and they are supporting each other and not cannibalising sales.

The volunteers are running regular shopping trips to local supermarkets and will deliver to homes that are in isolation. Please let us know if you would like to make use of this service

You can contact the support group by e mailing thriplowcoronavirus@PROTECTED or ringing one of our “first contacts” below:

Kit and Margaret Jackson (01763) 208780 Mobile 07712811483

Liz Moore (01763) 208735 Mobile 07788640927

John Rimmer (01763) 209160

Gill McDonnell (01763) 208059

Sarah Clarkson (01763) 208841 Mobile 07540815287

Andrew Parsons (01763) 209070

Rebecca Glazier (01223) 830118 Mobile 07904934213

Erica Webber (01763) 208 224 Mobile 07710452 814

Jonathan Jack (01763) 208753 Mobile 07812322855

We have a large list of volunteers but are always looking for more - if you would like to get involved please e mail us thriplowcoronavirus@PROTECTED . If you have already volunteered and we have not contacted you yet please don’t worry - we have you on the list and will use you when the need arises - we want to make sure we have a lot of spare capacity.

Best wishes

Heathfield and Thriplow Corona Support Group

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