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…

Government – Further businesses and premises to close: guidance

General information, Rules & RegulationsMarch 25, 2020

As a country, we all need to do what we can to reduce the spread of coronavirus. That is why the government has given clear guidance on self-isolation, staying at home and away from others, and asked that schools only remain open for those children who absolutely need to attend. On 23 March the…

Retailers that will be allowed to stay open

General information, Goods & Services, Rules & RegulationsMarch 25, 2020

Retailers that will be allowed to stay open include:

Higher Buxton Post Office

General information, Goods & Services, Offers of helpMarch 25, 2020

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Prime Minister’s statement

General informationMarch 24, 2020

Like everyone we are still taking in the Prime Minister’s statement – but our understanding is that we will be able to continue to offer support to vulnerable residents, especially at such a worrying time for everyone. We ask that you all take sensible precautions and stay at home except…

Full guidance on staying at home and away from others

General informationMarch 24, 2020

Full guidance on staying at home and away from others The single most important action we can all take, in fighting coronavirus, is to stay at home in order to protect the NHS and save lives. https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/full-guidance-on-staying-at-home-and-away-from-others?fbclid=IwAR3QwKGrTTKPQyJ1ckAIhhXPWN-dGw5lCViEj_QT08uWQX8rqFSiDjvHVmM

During these difficult times here are some services available

Goods & ServicesMarch 20, 2020

During these difficult times here are some services available CAB (citizens Advice) across High Peak and North Dales. Citzens advice Derbyshire runs a universal credit ‘help to claim’ project- claim helpline 0800 144 8144. 0300 456 8390

At Geoff Mycock & Son we are fully stocked for you!

Goods & ServicesMarch 20, 2020

At Geoff Mycock & Son we are fully stocked for you! We have meat that has been reared on our own farm & also meat that is sourced locally from our neighbouring farmers #supportinglocal we also have fresh pies, pasties, & sausage rolls baked on the premises too. We are…

Announcement from The Hydro Buxton Derbyshire UK in with the collaboration of The Chakra Lounge

General information, Offers of helpMarch 20, 2020

Announcement from The Hydro Buxton Derbyshire UK in with the collaboration of The Chakra Lounge are putting a step forward to help the community in a better way in this tough time. Introducing our ‘Rescue Meals’ for your kids which are absolutely FREE TO COLLECT. See below for full details. Available in 2 Variations:…

Why social distancing is important.

General informationMarch 20, 2020

Thanks to Stewart Medical Centre for wise words and visual reminder about why social distancing is important. If you need convincing that your actions can and will have a significant impact on others over the next few weeks, take a look at this. If everyone makes sensible changes to distance…

Education chief says Derbyshire schools must stay partially open

General informationMarch 20, 2020

Key workers will also include teachers, foster carers, delivery drivers and utilities engineers. Most schools will actually be open, just with reduced staff and pupils. https://www.derbytelegraph.co.uk/news/local-news/education-chief-says-derbyshire-schools-3965589?fbclid=IwAR1oADCfYBxTxBLYcRp5LDlVRyI8pGqcSpFgF6kcm8TLtDmNMSUKUAgWXjk