Buxton Street By Street

Covid-19 Response Volunteers group.

Providing Information & Services to the local community

Hello! We are Anna, Claire and Caitlin

Thank you for visiting our website. After setting up the Buxton Street by Street COVID-19 Support group up on Facebook on March 16th, Anna Watson was quickly joined by Claire Mitchell and Caitlin Bisknell who have been instrumental in building it into what it has become

Notable successes to date have been after inviting just 100 friends to the Facebook group, there are now nearly 2,400 members; there have been 1.7k posts, we have 200 volunteers performing a multitude of tasks.

Watch our Buxton Street by Street Celebration short film!

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LATEST NEWS UPDATES

ESSENTIALS FOOD DELIVERY

This service has been set up by members of the Buxton Street by Street Volunteer team and is aimed at Buxton residents who are self-isolating, vulnerable or unable to leave the house.

Please visit the page for more info

Local School Bubble Enters Isolation

It has been confirmed tonight (14/09/2020) that year 11 at Buxton Community School has been instructed to remain at home due to a case of Covid 19 within that year group bubble, following advice from Public Health England. Please take extra care with your own covid safety measures. Have your anti bac / hand sanitiser…

Haywill Animal Rescue and Therapy Centre- plea for volunteers

Events, General information, Goods & Services, Offers of help, Pleas for helpSeptember 19, 2020

I volunteer for Haywill Animal Rescue and Therapy Centre In Glossop, my priority is the feeding, cleaning and caring for the animals but there are other jobs on the yard that need attention, not enough hours in the day, I wondered if anyone runs any Groups ie, Scouts, Guides, Army…

Different symptoms of common illnesses- what’s the difference and is it coronavirus?

General information, Goods & Services, Health information, Offers of help, Rules & RegulationsSeptember 19, 2020

Read more here: https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/health-54145299?fbclid=IwAR1B1u0vNvMtk73SwWgG4hiLlWJdrbELbhs9eM0Btfckchz8WDZ7ktEnIAo

Donate plasma to help treat those with COVID-19- Here’s how….

General information, Goods & Services, Health information, Offers of help, Pleas for help, Rules & RegulationsSeptember 19, 2020

If you’ve had #coronavirus, your blood plasma could be used to help save lives. Donation is safe and easy, and your body quickly replaces any donated plasma and antibodies. Sign up today: https://www.nhsbt.nhs.uk/…/plasm…/who-can-donate-plasma/

Morrisons Doorstep Deliveries set to Continue

General information, Goods & Services, Offers of helpSeptember 17, 2020

Our Doorstep Delivery service is still available for people who are elderly or unable to get to the shops, vulnerable, isolating or shielding. To place your order call our friendly team on 0345 611 6111 and select option 5. You can find out more here: https://my.morrisons.com/doorstep-deliveries/ #FeedingTheNation #ItsMoreThanOurJob

Introduction to Mindfulness Workshop

Events, Goods & Services, Hardship Support links, Health information, Offers of helpSeptember 15, 2020

Free Introduction to mindfulness online workshop on Thursday 24 September at 6pm (approx 90 mins). The Derbyshire Federation for Mental Health is a local charity that has been delivering Mental Health support to local people for over 30 years. Over that time our service delivery has helped in the development…

NHS Morrisons Discount Scheme

Chicken soup for the soul, General information, Goods & Services, Hardship Support links, Offers of helpSeptember 15, 2020

All of us at Morrisons would like to say a huge thank you to the brave people of our National Health Service. We’re continuing to offer you a 10% discount in store and online. Thank you. NHS Photo ID required.

Transition Buxton Repair Cafe

Children and Families, Events, General information, Goods & Services, Hardship Support links, Offers of helpSeptember 9, 2020

On Saturday, 24 October 2020 from 10:30-13:30 at Buxton Methodist Church Hosted by Transition Buxton Our Volunteer Repairers will be back soon! Bring your broken items and we will see if we can extend their life instead of going to waste. We will have a go at most things including; Toys,…

Men, is it time to talk?

General information, Health information, Offers of helpSeptember 9, 2020

Mentell provides circles for men aged 18+ to talk in a safe and confidential space, free from advice and judgement. 7pm tonight – Your Opportunity to “Pay it Forward” Providing the people around you with the knowledge that Mentell exists… has the potential to save life… AT 7PM TONIGHT…

Returning to School safely – advice from DCC

Children and Families, General information, Goods & Services, Health information, Offers of help, Rules & RegulationsSeptember 9, 2020

It’s natural for parents and children to feel worried about returning to school We have some useful resources on our website to help you feel reassured https://crowd.in/sx9HQn

The Wombles Charity Walk- Remember a Charity Week!

Chicken soup for the soul, Children and Families, Events, Fun stuff, General information, Goods & Services, Offers of help, Pleas for helpSeptember 9, 2020

The Wombles are back for Remember A Charity Week. They’re encouraging everyone to consider leaving a gift to charity in their Will, after taking care of family, friends and fellow Wombles. Watch Great Uncle Bulgaria, Orinoco and rest of the Wombles family in this special new film.