Resilience Update 28/3/20

YETHOLM RESILIENCE GROUP - UPDATE 28/03/20
 
We have many volunteers in our community who have come forward and offered to help in this unprecedented situation.  This support is very reassuring.  What it really means is this……….if you need any help, please do not feel afraid to ask. You are notbeing a nuisance.  We have a whole army of volunteers at your service!
 
Telephone Calling List

• Many people are happy using e-mail and facebook to keep in touch with us.  If you’d prefer contact from us by phone or would like a friendly chat we have volunteers who will keep in touch.  Please give your name and number to Kay Greenhorn (07904 167566) to be added to this list.

 
Local Provisions : Village Shop, Butcher, Garage, Lochtower Eggs

• Fantastic local services on our doorstep with home delivery available.

 
OPENING HOURS
Village Shop
Post Office
Butcher
Garage

Phone Number
01573 420366
01573 420366
01573 420371
01573 420201

Monday
7am-3pm
9am-2.30pm
Closed
10am-3pm

Tuesday
7am-3pm
9am-2.30pm
8am-12.30pm   1pm-3.30pm
10am-3pm

Wednesday
7am-3pm
9am-2.30pm
8am-12.30pm   1pm-3.30pm
10am-3pm

Thursday
7am-3pm
9am-2.30pm
8am-12.30pm   1pm-3.30pm
10am-3pm

Friday
7am-3pm
9am-2.30pm
8am-12.30pm   1pm-3.30pm
10am-3pm

Saturday
7am-3pm
9am-12noon
8am-12noon
Closed

Sunday
9am-1pm
Closed
Closed
Closed

 

• Lochtower Eggs will also do deliveries.  Contact Vicki on 07789 938600 or [email protected]

 
Other Errands/Assistance

• Volunteers are willing to do supermarket shops (not too big!), pick up other chemist items, post letters, emergency handyman jobs, solve IT queries, dog walking etc.  Please contact us by e-mail on [email protected] or Susan Stewart (07904 167682) to organise a volunteer to help you.

 
Prescription Medication Pick-up & Delivery Service

• We’re making daily prescription medication collections from Boots and Lloyds in Kelso (Monday – Friday).
• Same day delivery to your door (early evening delivery).
• Details we need:  Your Name, Address, Phone Number, Pharmacy, Date of collection.
• Contact Lizzie Grindell on [email protected] or 07904 165240 with your requirements.
• This service is available to all of the Yetholm Community, not just those self-isolating.  NB: there have been long queues at the pharmacies – save yourself and the pharmacy staff some time by using this service.

 
Ordering Repeat Prescriptions

• Please order repeat prescription medication yourself through either the Surgery or the pharmacies. 
• If you need help, e-mail [email protected] or contact Susan Stewart (07904 167682).
• Please plan ahead.  The turnaround time for prescriptions is currently around 10 days.

 
Cheviot Youth Organisation: One Person Free Grocery Bags for those suffering hardship

• Cheviot Youth Organisation can deliver One Person Free Grocery Bags to those suffering hardship.
• Please contact them direct on 01573 228285 Monday-Friday 11am-4pm for further details.

 
Volunteers

• Many thanks to all who’ve offered help so far.  We’re currently contacting volunteers with an update of what’s needed. Our Volunteer Co-ordinator is Kay Greenhorn – e-mail [email protected] phone (07904 167566).

 
Take Care, Keep Safe & Stay in Contact                     
Facebook : Yetholm Resilience Group                      e-mail: [email protected]
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