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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Buxton Street by Street are now working with CONNEX community support

So, as you know we have been promising exciting news for a while now, and here it is! We’re a little bit nervous about it and hope you share in the excitement. Over the last few months we have been working with Connex Community Support to see if what support they could offer us – and how we could help them.

Riding Out of Lockdown

LATEST NEWS UPDATES

Taylor Made to your School

20 more fantastic washable face masks donated to Buxton’s secondary schools! This time in pink and navy blue Thank you so much! you are so wonderful Susan! Contact her through her Facebook page and find out more about the great products she sells (including bespoke face masks) https://www.facebook.com/taylormadesuzy/ If you’re looking for Christmas present…

Taylor Made to your School

Chicken soup for the soul, Goods & Services, Hardship Support links, PressNovember 28, 2020

What is Tier 3

General information, PressNovember 28, 2020

The UK government has announced which areas across England will be placed into which covid alert level in the three-tier system, once lockdown ends next week. Across England, cases are down by 19% and hospital admissions are down by 7%. Matt Hancock addressed the house of commons in a statement…

JINGLE BELL JOG REIMAGINED

Children and Families, Events, Fun stuff, FundraisingNovember 28, 2020

SUNDAY 6TH DECEMBER 2020 AT 9.15AM Be Quick! Registration closes on Monday 30th November! Run, walk, dance, prance, jog or jingle your own 5km route to raise funds for Blythe House Hospicecare! Whilst the Jingle Bell Jog cannot take place in it’s usual format this year, we can still get…

Healthwatch Derbyshire Experiences of Virtual Medical Appointments

Health informationNovember 28, 2020

During the Covid-19 pandemic, there has been a significant rise in the use of digital services in place of face to face services, such as telephone appointments, video consultations, text messaging and others. Virtual health appointments rely on patients having access to technology. Depending on the method of appointment this…

Thank You for your Helping Hands

Chicken soup for the soul, Hardship Support linksNovember 28, 2020

Wow, what a week and we need to end it by saying a HUGE thank you to each and every one of you who has donated, or helped move or sort donations for A Helping Hand…. and the Food Bank this week. Thank you must also go to Burbage Primary…

Buxton Market Braves the Rain

Goods & ServicesNovember 28, 2020

Our regular traders providing essential goods ( food, plants and toiletries) will be at Buxton Markets today. Even though we are in Tier 3, next weekend we will be able to welcome back all our traders and we have our specialist Vintage, quirky and craft market

The Cèilidh Project – Livestream This Weekend

Children and Families, Events, Fun stuff, Goods & ServicesNovember 28, 2020

Although the prospect of attending a cèilidh in 2020 remains off the cards, The Wee Theatre Company’s latest venture is The Cèilidh Project – a digital celebration of Scottish and Scotland based artists, showcasing their talents as part of a series of interactive live streams as part of St Andrews…

Cat & Fiddle Still Open

Goods & ServicesNovember 25, 2020

*WE ARE STILL OPEN!* You asked, we delivered! Our branded glasses are now available in singles! Our Crystal Cut Highball Glass are £6.50 & our Glencairn Glass is £7.50 A perfect stocking filler for Christmas! The A537 is currently closed for resurfacing. But you can still access us, just let…

Introducing Fiveways Roast Dinners!

General information, Goods & Services, Hardship Support linksNovember 25, 2020

Introducing Fiveways Roast Dinners! Available Sunday 12-3 for collection as a Small, Large, Vegetarian meal or on a bap. Ring 01298 402 434 for enquiries, pre orders welcome!

Thomas Theyer Foundation Lake of Lights

Events, Fundraising, Offers of helpNovember 25, 2020

Light a light on our virtual lake and receive a yellow memory ribbon! The festive season can be especially difficult for those who are coping with a loss. The Thomas Theyer Foundation Lake of Lights is an event open to all who have lost someone and would like to…