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…

Charity Walk for MIND

Fun stuff, Health informationSeptember 6, 2020

From: Marion Higton Please help support our local Posties and friends who are doing a charity walk on 13th Sept over Mam Tor raising funds for ‘MIND’ in memory of Kev Higton. Donate on their just giving page, sponsor forms in the Mind shop/ Burbage Stores and also W…

Shine a light on the long term impact of COVID-19 with Medical Reel

Events, General information, Goods & Services, Health information, Offers of help, Pleas for helpSeptember 5, 2020

Medical Reel is the personal channel of Dr Nick Hayward MBBS PhD. Medical Reel shares videos for medical students, health professionals and others. #coronavirus Hello! I’m a UK doctor looking for #COVID19 survivors with long term symptoms to share their stories in a new video series. The aim is to promote awareness of…

Joined Up Care Derbyshire (JUCD) are creating a new network called ‘Derbyshire Dialogue’- have your say!

Events, General information, Goods & Services, Hardship Support links, Health informationSeptember 5, 2020

The first of these meetings will take place at 11am on the 10th September, where there will be the opportunity to hear about Derby and Derbyshire’s response to the Covid-19 pandemic, and the restoration and recovery of services going forward. There will be the opportunity to ask questions at the…

Help a child learn to read

Chicken soup for the soul, Children and Families, Events, Goods & Services, Hardship Support links, Offers of helpSeptember 5, 2020

Help a child learn to read 380,000 children have been stuck in lockdown without a single book. As a Bookmark online volunteer, you’ll do something incredible and change a child’s story. We’ve had a huge level of interest from schools who would like us to help their pupils catch up…

Blythe House – Peak District Challenge

Events, Fun stuff, General information, Hardship Support links, Pleas for helpSeptember 5, 2020

2020 has been a year for daily walks and discovering our beautiful surroundings! Why not set yourself a challenge and raise money for Blythe House Hospicecare by taking on the Peak District Challenge in just a few weeks’ time? The Peak District Challenge is an exciting series of team trekking…

Looking to employ a young person? Government help available

General information, Offers of helpSeptember 3, 2020

If you are a small business owner or employer in The High Peak or Derbyshire Dales and want to employ a young person funded by the government Kickstart Scheme, please get in touch with paul@zink.org.uk. Find out more HERE

Should I see a pharmacist instead of a doctor?

Children and Families, General information, Health informationSeptember 3, 2020

ADVICE FROM HEALTHWATCH Pharmacists are qualified healthcare professionals who can offer clinical advice and over-the-counter medicines for a range of minor illnesses. The pharmacist will let you know if you need to go and visit a doctor however they can help you with a number of things first. Can a…

Thank you, ladies we couldn’t do this without you!!

General information, Health informationSeptember 3, 2020

Lets take a moment and raise the flag! https://www.mentell.org.uk/ Mentell circles are men only circles, but what about the women in Mentell? If you come across Mentell other than in circle, maybe at an event raising awareness or a bag pack at your local supermarket you’ve most likely have met…

Back to School

Children and Families, General information, Rules & RegulationsSeptember 3, 2020

Encourage your kids to get #BackToSchoolSafely by cycling, walking or scooting where possible. Information and guidance about going #BackToSchool: http://gov.uk/backtoschool

Buxton Sparkles – finding a new way to shine in 2020?

Chicken soup for the soul, Children and Families, Events, Fun stuff, General informationSeptember 1, 2020

We don’t know yet if we are allowed to hold the lantern parade and workshops this year… so just in case here are some ideas for you to make some at home. If we can’t parade with them ..you can hang them in your windows! Please spread the word!