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

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

Christmas delivered to those most in need

Buxton’s free Christmas meal get-together scaled back to home delivery A cafe which has served free Christmas meals to isolated and hard-up High Peak people for the last five years will be delivering the much-needed festive offerings this December. By Ben McVay Wednesday, 21st October 2020, 7:00 am Since 2015 hundreds of lonely people have spent Christmas…

Join in the National Choir with No Name!

Chicken soup for the soul, Children and Families, Events, Fun stuff, Goods & ServicesJune 20, 2020

Want to join us for some virtual singing and a massive collaboration between our choir members, volunteers, staff and YOU, our audience? Head to our website via the link below where you can learn the four different parts to #AintNoMountainHighEnough the perfect song to bring us all together right now!https://bit.ly/2BbpSVOThen,…

Buxton Market- finest produce on your doorstep!

General information, Goods & Services, Offers of helpJune 20, 2020

Visit Buxton Market today and enjoy the freshest food and wide range of goods available in the safest way!

26TH – 28TH JUNE GLASTONBURY : BBC to air classic sets in festival’s absence

Chicken soup for the soul, Children and Families, Events, Fun stuff, General informationJune 19, 2020

At the centre of the BBC coverage will be three 90-minute programmes on BBC Two, broadcast on Friday 26, Saturday 27 and Sunday 28 June. https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/entertainment-arts-5280751 The BBC is to broadcast classic Glastonbury performances this year in the music festival’s absence. Previous headline sets from Beyoncé, Adele, Coldplay, David…

13TH – 25TH JULY – BUXTON INTERNATIONAL FESTIVAL – BIF DIGITAL 2020

Chicken soup for the soul, Children and Families, Events, Fun stuff, General information, Goods & ServicesJune 19, 2020

Buxton International International Festival are thrilled to announce the BIF Digital 2020 season which will run from 13-25 July. We’ve recorded a series of special video interviews with guests including Charles Moore, Matthew Parris, Mark Cocker, Patrick Barkham, Gill Hornby, Laura Thompson, Jacopo Spirei, Wyn Davies and Paul Kerryson plus…

Buxton Street-by-Street’s Latest Success!

Chicken soup for the soul, Children and Families, General information, Goods & ServicesJune 19, 2020

A little update from the food parcel delivery arm of Buxton Street By Street. 💥 Today (19th June) we delivered our 1000th food parcel. 💥 We are now regularly delivering food to 100 families across Buxton each week. We couldn’t do this without the support of our wonderful team…

World Health Organisation Advice Video re Wearing of Masks

Children and Families, General information, Health information, Rules & RegulationsJune 19, 2020

COVID-19 explainer on masks: who should wear them, when and how https://www.facebook.com/watch

25TH JUNE – 2ND JULY – A Midsummer Night’s Dream – National Theatre at Home

Chicken soup for the soul, Children and Families, Events, Fun stuff, General information, Goods & ServicesJune 19, 2020

25th June – 2nd July A Midsummer Night’s Dream by William Shakespeare National Theatre are all about experiencing theatre together. At a time when many theatre fans around the world aren’t able to visit National Theatre Live venues or local theatres, they are excited to introduce National Theatre at Home.…

FREE Online Adult Education Courses

Chicken soup for the soul, Events, Fun stuff, General information, Goods & ServicesJune 19, 2020

Looking to pick up a new skill or hobby? Derbyshire County Council Adult Education courses are moving online this summer in response to the coronavirus crisis. All courses are free and there’s sure to be something for everyone. Find out more: https://www.derbyshire.gov.uk/council/news-events/news-updates/news/summer-adult-education-courses-are-moving-online.aspx

Get Ready to Yoga!

Chicken soup for the soul, Children and Families, Events, Fun stuff, General information, Goods & Services, Hardship Support links, Health information, Offers of helpJune 19, 2020

This was me yoga-ing about in the woods the other week. Attempting balances before the 3 second timer went and doing a yogi squat as I spotted a group of walkers who probably thought I was having a crafty wee 🤣🤣🤣 All in all yoga doesn’t have to be perfect.…

What’s Your Budget Looking Like?

General information, Goods & Services, Hardship Support links, Offers of helpJune 19, 2020

Making budgets can help you work out where you stand money wise. Get help and templates from StepChange… https://www.stepchange.org/debt-info/how-to-make-a-budget.aspx How to make a budget plan – use free tools and templates to manage your money. Get free expert advice from StepChange, the leading UK debt charity. STEPCHANGE.ORG Making A Budget…