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Mar 2020

Last Updated: 16/03/2020

Coronavirus: Community Action Groups Harrogate district

by Tamsin O'Brien

| 16 Mar, 2020
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We're compiling a list of support groups and shops offering free delivery services in the district - please get in touch if you want your organisation added

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HARROGATE


 Covid Co-operation Harrogate 

  • The group will connect people who need help with volunteers. 

  • People should post on the Facebook page if they can help.  

  • People who need help are asked to message the group privately and Suzie will allocate someone to help with errands or whatever else may be required.  

  • For more information: Covid Co-operation Harrogate


#ViralKindness postcard 

  • The aim is for people to print out postcards at home which include boxes for neighbours to write their name, address, phone number and state whether volunteers can help with picking up shopping, urgent supplies, posting mail or even just “a friendly phone call” and put them through neighbours doors so that if people do need help it is there. 

  • For information: ViralKindness postcard


Almsford Drive   

  • Residents who live on Almsfords Drive can connect with a Whatsapp group to offer help to those who need it.  

  • The aim is to work together to make sure those who are self isolating have the help and support they need so that no one feels alone.

  • For more information: Almsford Drive Group


 

KNARESBOROUGH 


Knaresborough Coronavirus Support 

  • Facebook page to connect residents through this difficult time where over 70’s could be asked to isolate for up to 4 months 

  • The aim is to make sure the vulnerable community have everything they need to stay at home. They are looking to develop a helpline number so people can call in. But for now message the group on Facebook and they will do what they can to help. 

  • Click here to link to the group  


 

BOROUGHBRIDGE 


Covid 19 Boroughbridge  

  • Facebook page set up to make sure the residents of Boroughbridge and the surrounding area 

  • The aim is to both offer and seek help for those who need it in the local community  

  • For more information click here.


 Deliveries:



  • Havenhands in Boroughbridge is offering home deliveries for residents .  

  • The aim is to make sure residents have the supplies they need without leaving the house. 

  • Call the shop on 01423 322432. 


 

SPOFFORTH 


Spofforth Deli and Post Office   

  • They have a team of volunteers ready to help people in the local area. 

  • The aim is to offer to pick prescriptions up from Harrogate and bring them to the shop so the elderly and vulnerable do not have to travel i. Prescriptions can also be delivered. 

  • Call the shop for help on 01937 591358 or email r.paige732@btinternet.com.  


 

 

If you want us to add your organisation or support group - however small -- please get in touch :

@thestrayferret       email: contact@thestrayferret.co.uk