Use of the Covid-19 Page

This page can be used by members of the village to advertise help available etc in alleviating problems occuring due to the current Coronoavirus epidemic. Please email: editor@holfordvillage.com 

Grocery Orders from Kilve Stores

and Prescriptions

Dear All As    shopping    becomes    increasingly    difficult    in    these worrying    times,    we    have    arranged    with    Matt    and Charlotte   at   Kilve   Stores   for   them   to   make   a   weekly delivery   to   the   village   hall   which   we   will   then   distribute to the residents of Holford and Dodington. You    can    order    from    the    shopping    list     (updated    for 18/4/2020)   we   have   put   together   and   email   your   order through to Kate katr.hammond@gmail.com   or   Mike   coplestonm@gmail.com    .      Alternatively,   you   can place   your   order   by   phone   741306.   Whichever   way   you choose    to    order,    please    use    the    product    number followed by the quantity you would like eg 022 x 3. If   there   are   any   items   you   would   like   that   are   not   on   the list,   please   feel   free   to   order   them   and   Kilve   Stores   will do their utmost to accommodate your requests. Payment    can    be    by    cheque    (made    payable    to    Kilve Stores),   cash   or   bank   transfer.   You   will   receive   your   bill the   next   day   (Sunday),   either   on   paper   or   by   email,   and payment   will   be   collected   on   the   Monday.   If   you   choose to   make   payment   via   bank   transfer   please   put   “Kilve Stores”   followed   by   your   customer   number   (which   will appear   on   your   bill)   in   the   reference   line   of   your   bank’s payment   system   as   this   will   enable   Matt   and   Charlotte to   keep   track   of   payments.   Their   bank   details   will   be   on the bottom of your bill. Orders    must    be    received    by    5    pm    on    Saturday    for delivery the following Saturday. As   most   of   you   will   be   aware,   Kilve   Stores   is   run   by   a very   small   team   and   they   are   very   stretched   at   the moment. Prescriptions If   you   take   a   medication   on   a   regular   basis,   please   keep an   eye   on   your   “stock   level”   and   re-order   in   good   time.     Dispensaries   can   only   supply   one   month’s   prescription   at a time. A    member    of    Holford    Parish    Council/Volunteer    will collect & deliver your prescription. Lloyds Williton - Tuesdays Pharmacy contact number 01984 632512. 5 days to process repeat prescriptions ordered on-line. Quantock Medical Center - Fridays Pharmacy contact number 01278 733385. 48 hours to process repeat prescription requests. Cannington Health Center – Fridays Pharmacy contact number 01278 651311. We   hope   that   this   service   will   make   life   a   little   easier for you in the current situation. Best wishes, Holford Parish Council.

Somerset Waste Partnership

Odd/even number plate access has ended but all other restrictions remain to ensure social distancing and safety for customers and staff, including reduce unloading bays that will cause long queues. All these restrictions maintained: • Permits system still applies; no vans over 3.5 tonnes, no double-axle trailers, or vans, pick-ups, motorhomes or minibuses towing trailers, at any time • All cars, and vans under 3.5 tonnes with permits, can access open sites at any time on any day. • If holding permits - see https://www.somersetwaste.gov.uk/apply-for-a- permit/ - single-axle short trailers and 3.5 tonne vans, including pick-ups, motorhomes or minibuses, can use open sites 4pm-6pm weekdays and at no other times. • Reduced parking bays and no access to usual recycling skips to ensure strict social distancing • No people with COVID-19 symptoms, or those asked to shield • Site staff cannot offer manual assistance with heavy items • Gloves to be worn outside vehicles • Maximum two people per household • No pedestrian or bicycle access • Access "one in, one out" Only these materials are taken: • Black sack rubbish (landfilled in Somerset) • Bulky items, such as mattresses and furniture (landfilled in Somerset) • Garden waste (composted in Somerset) • Large electricals, such as cookers, fridges, TVs (recycled in UK) • Household hazardous waste, such as solvents, garden chemicals, paint thinners and antifreeze (treated and disposed of in UK) • Cooking and engine oils in disposable containers; maximum size five litres (recycled in UK) • Metals (recycled in UK) Not taken at recycling sites unless essential (temporarily these will be landfilled): • Anything that can and is recycled kerbside - food, card, paper, cans, glass bottles and jars, foil, aerosols, plastic bottles (use kerbside collections) • Textiles, clothes, shoes (these are not collected kerbside until further notice) • Wood, small electrical items (these will be taken at recycling sites in future) • Plastic pots, tubs, trays, Tetra Paks, other beverage cartons (these will be taken at recycling sites in future) The range of materials for recycling at recycling sites is being widened step by step over time, based on the practicalities of each site and the success of social distancing. As and when other materials are added, such as card, wood, small electricals, Tetra Paks/beverage cartons, or plastic pots, tubs and trays, announcements will be made; no dates yet. Not taken until further notice: • Anything involving payment - hardcore (including stone, rubble, clay, bricks and concrete, as well as sinks, tiles and toilets made from ceramics or porcelain), soil, tyres, gas bottles or vehicle parts • Commercial waste • Asbestos or plasterboard (Compost is not available to buy) Expect queues and delays. If queuing, turn off engine, maintain social distance with those waiting, and then unload on site swiftly to let others take your place.