Last update: 20th February 2022
England has moved to Plan A…
…Stay cautious to protect yourself and others.
Continue to follow safer behaviours to protect yourself and others.
- Get vaccinated and get your booster dose
- Let fresh air in if you meet indoors, meeting outdoors is afer
- Get tested and self-isolate if required
- You are no longer legally required to wear a face covering. However, the guidelines suggest wearing one in crowded and enclosed spaces where you come into contact with people you do not normally meet.
COVID-19 Scams. There are plenty of these about so please be careful. If you receive an email inviting you for a vaccination please be careful as this is unlikely to be genuine as invites are usually by letter or text. Do not click on links in such an email and never provice personal information on line or over the phone. Remember there is no charge for this vaccination so there would never be a need to provide banking information.
New payment for low earners who are self-isolating. Click here for more details.
Getting Foodstuff and Medicines:
Perrys Produce will be at Tollemache Arms every Tuesday , 11:30-12:30am They offer a range of three £12 boxes that contain a good selection of veg, fruit or salad stuff. Pay with cash. They can’t manage home deliveries.
They also sell eggs/milk/cheese/butter/sacks of potatoes. www.PerrysProduce.co.uk and they have a Facebook page.
Rose Farm, Utkinton are taking orders, with payment over the phone or whilst in your car, 01829 732978
Harveys Farmhouse Catering, a local outside catering firm, are doing delivery from Monday: £6.50 for hot meal and pudding or £30 for 5 meals www.harveyscatering.co.uk tel: 01829 260170, or by email carl@harveyscatering.co.uk
Shone and Son, as well as delivering milk and associated dairy products, also supply a variety of other products including: eggs, bread, fruit juice and potatoes, book via https://shonesmilkandnews.co.uk/ or tel: 01270 841480 They deliver to Tiverton on 3 days only: Monday, Wednesday & Friday.
The Village Pharmacy, Waverton is recomended for its first class service in delivering prescriptions to Tiverton. tel: 01244 336677 or email: cmch.villagepharmacy@nhs.net By contrast Rowlands in Tarporley now require you to queue outside on the pavement for your prescription.
50p Shop, Corkscrew Lane remains open for gardeners who need compost or new shrubs/plants in pots, and their other usual lines
SPAR Tattenhall are now delivering to Tiverton and tilstone Fearnall. Please call 01829770302 between 0900-1000 if you are over 70 and they will prioritise your delivery that day, they will man the phone and take orders if you don’t have email until 1100, they will then only take emergency orders 1330-1430. Everyone else can please email by 1600 to tom@tmorton.myzen.co.uk and they will answer that day to give you a delivery window, any orders after 1600 will be the next day. Please Include full Name, Address and phone number and add if you will have an alternative. They are still learning but are sending out 20-30 orders a day.
Alison’s Country Kitchen, Tattenhall will deliver to Tiverton and Tilstone Fearnall but note the increased minimum order of £15 for delivery this far out. Contact via email alisonpritchard10@gmail.com or tel: 01829 771330. Details of Alison’s offerings can be found here
Tarporley Businesses current situation (published by Tarporley PC) LOCAL BUSINESSES DIRECTORY TARPORLEY Updated 14 April
Okells are now offering a click and collect service. Email them at contact@okellsgardencentre.co.uk Include your name, phone number and a list of your requirements (include as much detail as you can) One of their team will phone you back to discuss and confirm your order. They will take payment over the phone and arrange a time and date for you to collect. Drive over to them, park up and they’ll bring your order to your car.
Update: Okell’s are now dropping the click and collect service as they expect to open for business week commencing 11 May
The Co-op is here to support you with the Co‑op Health app. Using our free service, you could have your repeat medication delivered to your doorstep at no extra cost to you or the NHS. We connect you securely to your GP so you can automatically view and order the medications you need, straight from your mobile phone. Open the Co‑op Health app here
FOODBANKS are here to help – How to get help
#enoughforeveryone
Cheshire West Citizens Advice 0344 576 6111
citizens advice HELP Scheme 0330 123 7065
Or contact your local foodbank for more information:
CHESTER, ELLESMERE PORT, NESTON, TARVIN, TATTENHALL & SURROUNDING AREAS
West Cheshire, 0151 355 7730, westcheshire.foodbank.org.uk
WINSFORD, NORTHWICH, TARPORLEY & THE SURROUNDING AREAS
Mid Cheshire, 01606 590992, midcheshire.foodbank.org.uk
Some useful numbers:
For practical information and advice, call Age UK Advice: 0800 169 65 65, or the Cheshire Age UK Office – 01606 881660
For a cheerful chat, day or night, call Silver Line: 0800 470 80 90
Information about COVID 19 check out Live Well Cheshire West website https://livewell.cheshirewestandchester.gov.uk/Categories/4854
Some help for the vulnerable may be available via the CWaC Co-ordinator, Mark Symonds 07825 691787
The Cheshire West Mental Health Crisis Helpline is open 24/7 for adults, children and young people: 0800 145 6485
Other stuff:
Green bin collections are being resumed from Monday 1 March on the usual schedule. The Tattenhall site is open 8am – 4pm except Weds/Thurs for strictly essential waste. This means that if the items stored at home cause a health and safety risk such as injury, illness or harm to the household then the trip is essential. Otherwise, please store your waste at home until normal services resume.
Some villagers have recently received a letter inviting them to join the group Nextdoor Tiverton. Before you do commit to this app, please read the Membership terms carefully to ensure you are comfortable with the way they can use your personal data.
A scam going around is people saying they are working with the Red Cross and falsely offering corona-virus tests. So to be clear if someone claiming to be from the Red cross or any other person is offering tests – ensure you ask for identification .
Some other new financial scams include:
- ‘Good cause’ scams, where scammers will ask you to invest in good causes such as face masks and hand sanitiser production, often promising lucrative returns.
- Cold calls, emails, texts or WhatsApp messages telling you that your bank is in trouble due to coronavirus and you need to transfer your money to an alternative bank account.
- Scammers asking for upfront fees when applying for loans or credit cards that you’ll never receive, in an attempt to exploit people experiencing short-term financial concerns.
Tiverton & Tilstone Fearnall Support Group
If you need help and don’t know where to turn, then contact any of these villagers who will try and arrange something or someone to assist you. Phone them if you just want to chat, self-isolation on your own can be very lonely.
Jean Toyn 730739 or 07563 156220
Heather Lightfoot 732611
Lesley Gilbert 07968 143294
Claire Wesson 07786 991149
You don’t need to cope on your own.
The villages are coming together to offer support in these difficult times.
If you are able to provide support to your neighbours in this time of need, please contact any one of the above who will bring you up to speed. Alternatively, email: covid19support@tiverton-cheshire.org.uk and one of the volunteers will contact you.