Alderton COVID-19 response
If you need help or support in Alderton Parish
Updated Fri 4th July
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Every household in Alderton Parish, including Alderton village, Alderton Fields, Frampton Cottages, Dixton and Lower Stanley has access to Alderton's Volunteer Group, a group of 80 local residents who have volunteered to offer support to local residents who need it, throughout the Coronavirus lockdown and beyond.
If you'd like to request help please use the contact details in the box to the right: |
Keith Page - Chairman of the Parish Council 620630 or 07759 527854 / cornercottagebb@talk21.com Mark Watts-Jones - Alderton Volunteer Co-ordinator 620567 or 07973 963539 / mwjmail@gmail.com Helen West - Secretary to Alderton Church 620587 or 07941 373030 / helenmarywest4@gmail.com |
Latest local news
Alderton 5k Run 2020 postponed to 2021, 8th Aug
This post has something of an inevitability about it but I'm afraid that we have to cancel the Alderton 5k Run 2020. We hoped that restrictions would be eased in time to allow us to run but unfortunately the latest guidance from the Government and England Athletics require event organisers to demonstrate that they can run a COVID-secure event
Read more >
Gardeners Arms re-opens Sat July 4th at midday, 4th July
You can pick to dine outside or inside; we have reduced the number of tables inside to allow social distancing or you can pick the outside bar for a more relaxed atmosphere. Book now on 01242 620 257 or gardenersarms.biz
Read more >
Tewkesbury Borough Council launches COVID-19 microsite to ease stress of accessing information, 10th April
Tewkesbury Borough Council is making vital COVID-19 advice and support as accessible as possible by creating a microsite to collate everything related to COVID-19 in one place. Visit the webpages at:
https://covid19.tewkesbury.gov.uk/ Read more >
Food & Shopping delivery options in Alderton , 4th April
Local firms who deliver or offer collection services for food and grocery shopping or who offer 'meals on wheels'-type food delivery services services have been updated on the website. See summary below or go to our Food & Shopping page . Read more >
Garden waste collection suspended, 31st March
Tewkesbury Council garden waste collections have been suspended from Mon 30 March, for a minimum of 2 weeks in order to keep the main waste and recycling services running. Read more >
Alderton Village Shop opening hours reduced, 26th March
Alderton Village Shop opening hours reduced from 8am to 1pm, Monday to Saturday
Tewkesbury car parking charges suspended, 24th March
Parking charges in Tewkesbury Borough Council car parks have been suspended with immediate effect. Read more >
All playgrounds and household recycling centres now closed, 22nd March
In line with Government advice all playgrounds including Alderton's are now closed. Household Recycling Centres are also closed.
This post has something of an inevitability about it but I'm afraid that we have to cancel the Alderton 5k Run 2020. We hoped that restrictions would be eased in time to allow us to run but unfortunately the latest guidance from the Government and England Athletics require event organisers to demonstrate that they can run a COVID-secure event
Read more >
Gardeners Arms re-opens Sat July 4th at midday, 4th July
You can pick to dine outside or inside; we have reduced the number of tables inside to allow social distancing or you can pick the outside bar for a more relaxed atmosphere. Book now on 01242 620 257 or gardenersarms.biz
Read more >
Tewkesbury Borough Council launches COVID-19 microsite to ease stress of accessing information, 10th April
Tewkesbury Borough Council is making vital COVID-19 advice and support as accessible as possible by creating a microsite to collate everything related to COVID-19 in one place. Visit the webpages at:
https://covid19.tewkesbury.gov.uk/ Read more >
Food & Shopping delivery options in Alderton , 4th April
Local firms who deliver or offer collection services for food and grocery shopping or who offer 'meals on wheels'-type food delivery services services have been updated on the website. See summary below or go to our Food & Shopping page . Read more >
Garden waste collection suspended, 31st March
Tewkesbury Council garden waste collections have been suspended from Mon 30 March, for a minimum of 2 weeks in order to keep the main waste and recycling services running. Read more >
Alderton Village Shop opening hours reduced, 26th March
Alderton Village Shop opening hours reduced from 8am to 1pm, Monday to Saturday
Tewkesbury car parking charges suspended, 24th March
Parking charges in Tewkesbury Borough Council car parks have been suspended with immediate effect. Read more >
All playgrounds and household recycling centres now closed, 22nd March
In line with Government advice all playgrounds including Alderton's are now closed. Household Recycling Centres are also closed.
Tewkesbury Borough Council information
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Tewkesbury Borough Council COVID-19 micrositeTewkesbury Borough Council is making vital COVID-19 advice available on a microsite that collates everything related to COVID-19 in one place. Visit the pages at: Covid19.tewkesbury.gov.uk/
Information includes all local services, business support, and grants available to community organisations. |
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Government adviceThe UK Governement's latest advice is available online here:
www.gov.uk/coronavirus This includes all latest Government guidance on advice on staying at home/self-isolation, access to the NHS, health, travel and business impacts. |
Tewkesbury Borough CouncilTewkesbury Borough Council's advice on Covid-19 and the status of local services can be found on the page below:
Covid19.tewkesbury.gov.uk/ Information includes all local services, business support, and grants available to community organisations. |
Updated Thursday 19th Mar, 22.10
Starting on Thurs 19th March volunteers from Alderton started to hand-deliver over 400 Coronavirus support leaflets to every household in the Parish. The leaflet provides residents with the contact details of two named volunteers who they can contact for support throughout the period of Coronavirus. We have 80 volunteers, 50 supporting small groups of residents and a further 30 who are currently held in reserve to help as our communities needs become clearer.
Starting on Thurs 19th March volunteers from Alderton started to hand-deliver over 400 Coronavirus support leaflets to every household in the Parish. The leaflet provides residents with the contact details of two named volunteers who they can contact for support throughout the period of Coronavirus. We have 80 volunteers, 50 supporting small groups of residents and a further 30 who are currently held in reserve to help as our communities needs become clearer.
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Leaflet delivery to our residents will be taking place on Fri 20th March. Volunteers can help with picking up shopping, urgent supplies, posting mail or a friendly phone call.
Additionally if volunteers cannot be contacted residents can contact one of the Co-ordinators below who will get them some help: Keith Page - Chairman of the Parish Council 620630 or 07759 527854 / cornercottagebb@talk21.com Mark Watts-Jones - Alderton Volunteer Co-ordinator 620567 or 07973 963539 / mwjmail@gmail.com Helen West - Secretary to Alderton Church 620587 or 07941 373030 / helenmarywest4@gmail.com Our thanks to Alderton Parish Council, especially Keith Page and his family, Helen and Mike West, as well as all of the too-many-to-name volunteers. |
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Updated Mon 16th Mar, 20.45
CORONAVIRUS HELP IN ALDERTON: Following the UK Government’s announcement to avoid all non-essential social contact Alderton Parish Council are meeting on Tues 17th March and an update will be posted ASAP.
In the meantime help is available from over 50 individuals and families from Alderton, Alderton Fields, Frampton Cottages and Great Washbourne who have volunteered to help any residents who need it.
As such IF YOU OR YOUR NEIGHBOURS NEED HELP then contact Mark Watts-Jones using the details below and I'll connect you to someone local who can help.
Mobile/Text: 07973 963 539
Home: 01242 620 567
Email: mwjmail@gmail.com
Facebook/WhatsApp
There may be some tough times ahead but together we're stronger and in Alderton, like many other places, we look after our own and please be assured that there will always be someone available to help. If you need help please just ask.
The latest approach and plans will always be found on Facebook and the village website. If you want to be added to the helper list contact Mark, as above.
CORONAVIRUS HELP IN ALDERTON: Following the UK Government’s announcement to avoid all non-essential social contact Alderton Parish Council are meeting on Tues 17th March and an update will be posted ASAP.
In the meantime help is available from over 50 individuals and families from Alderton, Alderton Fields, Frampton Cottages and Great Washbourne who have volunteered to help any residents who need it.
As such IF YOU OR YOUR NEIGHBOURS NEED HELP then contact Mark Watts-Jones using the details below and I'll connect you to someone local who can help.
Mobile/Text: 07973 963 539
Home: 01242 620 567
Email: mwjmail@gmail.com
Facebook/WhatsApp
There may be some tough times ahead but together we're stronger and in Alderton, like many other places, we look after our own and please be assured that there will always be someone available to help. If you need help please just ask.
The latest approach and plans will always be found on Facebook and the village website. If you want to be added to the helper list contact Mark, as above.
