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

What Next for Buxton Street by Street?

We need your Help! As restrictions lift we’d like to find out what we can do to help you get out and about, maybe for the first time. We’d also like to know how your neighbours and other Buxton Street by Street COVID-19 Support Volunteers have helped you manage being in isolation. Please could you…

Do you have a question for the government’s daily Coronovirus press conference?

Events, General information, Goods & Services, Hardship Support links, Health information, PressMay 26, 2020

Ask a question at the coronavirus press conference Submit a question for the daily coronavirus (COVID-19) press conference. If your question is chosen, a cabinet minister will answer it during the live broadcast. You must be 18 or over to submit a question. https://www.gov.uk/ask?fbclid=IwAR3yxTfigqsGVDnpGzjsg28JCWOCVLpuNI91pgwmk2PYPfWotedo2qcv7fo An independent polling organisation chooses the…

Our amazing food parcel delivery team 🙂

Chicken soup for the soul, Goods & Services, Hardship Support links, Offers of helpMay 26, 2020

‘Our favourite street by street volunteer Mai the dog shares her thoughts on this glorious bank holiday . Thanks to the entire team, another 12 parcels out this morning . Also thank-you to Serpentine Community Garden for the delicious fresh salad that went out with the boxes!’ Stacey and Maddison…

Calling all over 60s creatives!- King Lear Prizes announced!

Chicken soup for the soul, Events, Fun stuff, General informationMay 26, 2020

The new national creative arts competition for older people stuck at home because of Coronavirus Many people in the UK are still staying at home due to Coronavirus, and older people have been particularly restricted in what they can do and who they can see. Our greatest writer, William Shakespeare,…

Grants for young people aged under 25 living in Fairfield – deadline 31st May

Children and Families, General information, Goods & Services, Hardship Support links, Offers of help, Rules & RegulationsMay 26, 2020

Live in the parish of Fairfield? Aged 25 or under, and in education or training, learning an instrument or a sport – you could be eligible for a grant from FEST. Deadline is Sunday 31 May Fairfield Endowed School Trust – FEST Applications for educational grants are invited from persons:…

Citizens Advice Bureau release COVID-19 employment impact report

General information, Goods & Services, Hardship Support links, Offers of help, Rules & RegulationsMay 26, 2020

856,000 more people claimed unemployment benefits in April. “Each job loss can mean a household struggling to make rent, cover their bills or pay for the food” Read our latest #CoronaVirus impact report focusing on employment. If you need help with an employment issue, call our Adviceline on 0300 456…

#StayHome stay #HomeTasking

Children and Families, Events, Fun stuff, Goods & ServicesMay 24, 2020

If you’ve not caught up with Alex Horne, Greg Davies, and crazy world of #HomeTasking a new 30 hour home task challenge starts tomorrow morning. 😀🎬⏰✅❎📽🤔🤯 #HomeTask for today – learn all about it and watch some of the amazing #HomeTasking Wins and Fails to get the ideas flowing!…

Curl up with Comedy

Events, Fun stuff, Goods & ServicesMay 24, 2020

Don’t want your mood to match today’s weather!? Check out this guide to online comedy specials to help bring a smile to a grey day 🤣🥳🤩😎

Charity Golf Tournament Live Tonight

Children and Families, Events, Fun stuff, Goods & ServicesMay 24, 2020

There’s not many sports up and running at the moment but there’s some kicking about 😉 🏌️‍♀️🏌️‍♂️🏌️‍♀️🏌️‍♂️ Tonight Golf titans Tiger Woods and Phil Mickelson are set to partner up with NFL superstars Peyton Manning and Tom Brady in a charity golf match which will raise money for the fight…

Get out of the Rain and into the Theatre

Children and Families, Events, Fun stuff, General information, Goods & ServicesMay 24, 2020

Looking for something to snuggle up under a blanket to escape the rain? Check out the National Theatres You Tube Page There’s only 5 days left to watch the fantastic Gillian Anderson in A Streetcar Named Desire Filmed on stage at the Young Vic by National Theatre Live. …

Stay in, Rave in – Cos it’s Raining!

Children and Families, Events, Fun stuff, Goods & ServicesMay 24, 2020

It’s a grim day outside so it must be the Bank Holiday Weekend! 🙉 Here’s some live streams and recorded links to keep you all entertained at home today.. First let’s keep the kids busy! 😉 🥁🎷🎤🎧🎼 Big Fish Little Fish family rave teams and DJs beam from…