LOCKING COMMUNITY SUPPORT
LOCKING PARISH NEEDS YOU - WE NEED MORE VOLUNTEERS TO COME FORWARD PLEASE CLICK HERE FOR DETAILS or please supply your details to the Clerk on 01934 820786 / 07942 670873 or lpcclerk@talktalkbusiness.net or please contact The Rev Anne Wilkins on 01934 823556 / 079647 64324
If you are someone or know someone who is likely to be "at risk" it would be beneficial to supply their name, address and contact details to the Clerk or The Rev Anne Wilkins on the above contact details so that we can all ensure that they are supported. We don't need to know any medical conditions or personal reasons why the person(s) is considered to be "at risk" We can help with:
- Picking up shopping
- Posting mail
- A friendly phone call
- Urgent supplies
HOME DELIVERY SERVICE click here
St Augustine's Church - re-opening - click here for more details
Parklands Community Church Support group Locking area parklandscommunity@gmail.com
North Somerset Villages Covid-19Mutual Aid http://facebook.com/groups/632857620594697/
SCAM! Beware of Scams and Frauds for advice click here
Age UK Somerset – for local information and support
Age UK Somerset, has a new telephone support service and dedicated website available for older residents, to help them through this difficult time.
Their support line number is 01823 345610. If you are at all lonely or isolated and feel a chat would help, you can call, leave a message with your name and number and someone in the team will call you back. You can also email info@ageuksomerset.org.uk
If you would like to be put through to the information and advice team, then call the same number and choose option 1. The charity offers free and confidential information and advice for older people, their families and carers. You can also email infoandadvice@ageuksomerset.org.uk
The new website https://ageuksomersetcoronavirus.org.uk/ has been put together to focus on bringing the latest information and guidance on the Coronavirus, but also brings together useful links and resources for those in self-isolation. It includes information on where to get help in your area, including details of what the charity itself offers, how to stay mentally and physically fit and suggestions of activities to keep people feeling more positive. If anyone needs printed copies of anything on the website, please contact them and they will arrange for this to be sent out to you by post.
Somerset Bereavement Support Service - if you've been bereaved and need emotional support or someone to talk to, help is available - please click here for details
Latest on North Somerset Council services
Update Tuesday 30 June 2020 - click here or For the latest advice and information visit www.n-somerset.gov.uk/coronavirus or www.n-somerset.gov.uk/disruption
North Somerset Council - Re-opening of Recycle Centres - click here for more information
CORONAVIRUS - Latest Government Advice at https://www.gov.uk/coronavirus
North Somerset Together
North Somerset Together is an initiative to help residents who are socially isolated with no support from family or friends access the support they need during the coronavirus pandemic and beyond. It also helps those who want to volunteer to get involved to link up with the right organisations, and signposts businesses to relevant information.
More than 1,600 people have now volunteered and are helping community groups across North Somerset deliver food and medication to those who are self-isolating with no friends or family to support them. Thank you to every organisation, group and volunteer who is working in our communities to make sure the most vulnerable are kept safe and protected.
Residents and businesses can access the service at www.n-somerset.gov.uk/together.
YOUR NHS NEEDS YOU - NHS calls for Volunteer Army
Library From Home - click for details
Handy Person Service - Over 60 or have a disability and need help with small jobs or repairs - click here